Seaton

Seaton is situated on Rutland’s south- eastern edge, about half a mile from its border with Northamptonshire, overlooking the Welland Valley. It is the 12th- and 13th-century work which raises All Hallows’ above the ordinary, but the restoration of 1874 by the uninspired Cambridge architect W M Fawcett did little to enhance the interior. The east window of 1899 by Heaton, Butler & Bayne is worthy of note. They rank among the great stained glass makers and designers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, including Kempe & Co, Morris & Co, and a particular favourite of mine, the Arts and Crafts designer Louis Davis. Externally, the 13th-century tower and broach spire are of extremely high quality.
An extract from from"Leicestershire Villages Photographic Memories".

All Hallow’s overlooks the viaduct. The 12th-century foundations were uncovered during the extensive restoration of 1874- 75. There are several Norman features inside including the south doorway and chancel arch. The tower is late 13th-century and the spire has chamfers which reach halfway up. The use of alternating bands of limestone and ironstone is noteworthy.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".

A pleasant, traffic-free scene with the horse and cart unattended, patiently waiting for the master’s return from Illsley the saddlers. The post office is on the left then Corney Manufacturing Jeweller. Amongst other businesses is the chemist beyond the Crown Hotel and opposite, the family firm of Matkin’s printers, who from 1881 to 1941 published an almanac listing people and occupations in town and county. Flore’s House protrudes in the distance - one of the oldest houses in Oakham dating from the 14th century.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".

This classic view has All Saints’ spire behind the shops with the famous Butter Cross (at least 300 years old) in the middle. Hart and Smith next to each other seem to sell just about everything anyone could want - postcards, wooden hoops, newspapers, parasols, toys and groceries. Glaziers, the well-known family draper, milliner, outfitter and clothier is opposite the Butter Cross selling trilby hats at 3s 11d, boys suits from 7s 11d and a galaxy of other goods.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".

Until 1880 this area was the butchers’ shambles, then replaced by the pump (in the shelter, foreground). There are milk churns on the cart outside F W Hart ‘Family Grocer, Tea and Provision Merchant’. Note the errand boy’s bike propped up against the gas light. There is a motorbike and sidecar up in the corner near the Butter Cross. Could it be the one bought for the police station in 1926? A boarding house of Oakham School is behind the pump surrounded by railings.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".