Ibstock, St Denys' Church c.1965
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Photo of Ibstock, St Denys' Church c.1965

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The setting appears to be perfect: St Denys' is situated at the western end of a fine avenue of trees, close to its attractive 18th-century rectory. However, through the trees on the extreme left is the disruptive A447 Hinckley Road, with all its associated bustle and noise. The church is mainly of the 14th century, apart from the 15th- century clerestory and late 19th- century vestry. Extensive restoration works were carried out by Goddard and Paget (see St Andrews, Countesthorpe) between 1884 and 1900. Archbishop William Laud, Archbishop of Canterbury 1633-45, and supporter of King Charles I, was rector here for nine years.

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It may look drab on this photo but: I grew up here in the 1960's and this photo brings back many fond memories. The bus stop is where I used to wait for the Brown's Blue to Ashby Grammar just outside of Reenes ? clothes shop. The car opposite is a two-tone cream and blue Riley ? which was thought of at the time as rather posh. It was owned by the father of Russ Hickling ? who I was told was a draughtsman ? and ...see more
I was born at number 15 Sunnyside Estate Ibstock in one of the prefabs 1956 along with my mum and dad and sister. It’s long gone now but think there are bungalows where the prefabs used to be.
I got married in this church in March 1975
I can remember working at the bake house after school clearing and washing up, and on the occasional Saturday morning, I especially remember putting the jam into the donuts and rolling them in caster sugar Happy Days.