Coningsby, High Street c.1965
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As with the other streets in the village, the High Street has also had more than its fair share of change. The Lincoln Co-op (left) has gone along with part of the building. Barclays Bank beyond has gone and been replaced by Goodwins hardware store. Further on was Hall's men's wear shop, but it too is no more. On the right of the road the Castle Inn is still selling beer; the post office (nearer the camera), run for many years by the late Mr Rickard, Senior, a great enthusiast of watermills and windmills, now incorporates a very good bookshop, the whole being under the control of Mr Rickard's son. The modern building on the right is dated 1960, and is now Coningsby Insurance.

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My father was born in North Kyme Farmhouse in 1897. He showed me the farm about 40 years ago. I searched for it recently and could find no trace. I wonder if the RAF bought the land. I would be so happy to have any information as I am trying to write up family history for my grandchildren. I know my great grandfather was church warden for the parish church as his name is inside on a wall mounted board.
My great great great grandfather, William Thomas, born 29th June 1765, Carmarthen, was a Unitarian minister and succeeded Rev.Gilbert Boyce at the old General Baptist church at Coningsby in 1800. His son, my great great grandfather Thomas Felix Thomas was born Chapel House, Coningsby on 8th June 1802, he also became a minister. Eventually William moved to Horncastle. I have been searching for a long time for ...see more
I've been researching my family history and have found that an ancestor of mine known as James Faunt used to live at a place called Packet Beerhouse, in fact he is in the 1891 census as being the "beerhouse keeper". He lived there with his wife Sarah. Is the building still in existence today? Are there any Faunts still living in the Coningsby area? I've been trying to find out more, but so far no success. ...see more