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Newtown Linford| Groby| Bradgate Park| Woodhouse Eaves| Anstey| Swithland| Cropston| Glenfield| Kirby Muxloe| Coalville| Newbold Verdon| New Parks| Whitwick| Ibstock| Shepshed| Quorn| Rothley| Mountsorrel| Loughborough| Market Bosworth| Barrow Upon Soar
Markfield area books
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My Great Grandfather Was Born in Newtown Linford 1879
Daniel Gretton : Born: abt 1854
Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, England
Died: 1913
Resided in Village Street, Newtown Linford, Leicestershire, England
Daniel was dis - owned by his family, and his very name expunged from the family records, for either or both sins. Of having no ambition or having married a Jewess.
Eliza Cook
Born: 1854
Leire, Leicestershire, England
Died: 1931
Having blotted the heretofore pristine family escutcheon, he sank lower and lower, and took most of his family with him.
His marriage certificate had his profession as a 'Highway worker', and his death certificate read 'Treefeller'.
His sole claim to immortality was that he felled the largest oak at Bradgate Park.
He was also an alcoholic, which was of no real value in helping to raise nine children.
His two brothers, however had real ambition.
One brewed beer and became Lord Gretton, later of Stapleford Park, and the other made pots of money in building... Read more
School Days
I grew up in Woodhouse Eaves and my siblings and I went to the school in this picture. This is of St Paul's junior school and if my memory is correct it had four classrooms, and the headmaster's office was in the building closest in view. We had to go into his office to get our school supplies as he had them stored in a great big cupboard! The metal barrier outside each entrance was a favourite for doing somersaults over.
Every school day we would walk from school to our dinner room which is pictured down on Main St on the left. We had to cross the street at the bottom, and a lady called Mrs. Hardy would stop the traffic with her "lollipop" so we could cross safely. We called her the "lollipop lady!"
The school house is pictured on the right down the hill, and that is were our headmaster lived. His name was Mr Hughes, though we all called him "Taffy" since he... Read more
Childhood Summer Holidays at Taylor's Rock, Woodhouse Eaves
I spent many a summer holiday as a child (between 1976 and around 1983) at Taylor's Rock on Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves. I still consider it to be the only place I have ever truly felt at home and I miss it dreadfully, even now! I have incredibly fond memories of Broombriggs Cottage Farm, next to Taylor's Rock, time spent playing in the Beacon - there was the most wonderful tree there - great for climbing or just sitting on - I often wonder if it's still there..... My sister and I used to love driving into Woodhouse Eaves with our Great Aunt to collect fresh eggs or newspapers. The postman stopped to join us for breakfast at Taylor's Rock most days. If anyone remembers the Herberts, particularly Margery Herbert then do get in touch!
Worked There When it Was A Cheshire Home 1980++
I have photos of all of the bedrooms that were named after nursery rhymes.
Memories Forgotten
My family lived in Woodhouse Eaves for a short while - it was a beautiful town and although I have few memories now, I do remember a local Doctor - Dr. Wykes, who taught me to ride a horse. I often wonder what happened to him - I live in the States now but have never forgotten him or his family.
I am not sure of the correct dates but am sure it was either 1951 or 1952. My father was with the RAF at that time so we never stayed long anywhere. If anyone knows of Dr. Wykes I would love to hear from them.
Fond Memories
I grew up in Woodhouse Eaves from 1943-53, living in Beacon Road, number 65. My grandfather Handley lived in the last house in that row of white cement-rendered houses, it had the only garage in the row in which he kept his Austin tourer circa 1930. Mum, Dad and myself used to sit in the dicky seat which was the boot for our day trips to Cleethorpe and Mablethorpe. My uncle Harry who was the village chimney sweep lived in an old cottage in Main Street. My grandparent originally lived in the old almshouse on the corner of Main Street opposite the Co-op. I remember it had a water pump at the bus stop. I attended St Paul's during my primary schooling and definately remember Mr Hughes (Taffy) the headmaster as I was the recipient of 6 of the best a couple of times. I have not so fond memories of the school dinners which we marched to at the hall in Main Street just past the almshouses, it put... Read more
My Beautiful Grandmother
My beautiful grandmother was just that and hailed from Woodhouse Eaves or so I think. I am trying to find history regarding my family and found this site which may be useful. I remember Grandma talking of her past, youth, friends and relatives and as a child used to be enthralled with this lovely lady and seeing those magnificent photos of her when she was about 19, 20 years old and having the tiniest of waists. Her maiden name was Jordan and married Bond. She moved to the North of England in early mid life and was always homesick for her village in Leicestershire.
