Cottesmore, Leicestershire

Old Photos , Historic Maps , Local History Books and Memories of Cottesmore

Frith photos prompt happy memories of our personal history, so enjoy this trip down memory lane with our old photos, historic maps, local history books, and memories of Cottesmore. Refresh & enjoy your personal memories, or find some that family & friends will love as gifts.

It's free to browse our vintage and retro photographs of Cottesmore, but if some spark good memories they are available to buy in a wide range of products, including framed prints, canvas prints and personalised photo gifts including tea towels, mugs, jigsaws, tableware, cushion covers, customised calendars. Don't miss other visitors' Memories and maybe connect with those who have shared their memories - you may even know the names, or learn more about the locality.

Old Photos of Cottesmore
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Cottesmore in 1955

Old Maps of Cottesmore

Historic Maps of Cottesmore and the local area.

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Map of Cottesmore in 1895

Map of Cottesmore in 1901-1903

Map of Cottesmore in 1921

Map of Cottesmore in 1946

Map of Cottesmore in 1884

Sheet Maps of Cottesmore

Historic Folded Sheet Maps of Cottesmore and the local area, matching current OS Landranger Sheet Maps.

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Shows Cottesmore in 1824

Shows Cottesmore in 1901

Shows Cottesmore in 1921

Shows Cottesmore in 1824

Books about Cottesmore
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24 photo books on Cottesmore and the surrounding area.

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Cover image of Oakham Photographic Memories

Cover image of A Taste of the East Midlands

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Cover image of Uppingham Photographic Memories

Cover image of Melton Mowbray Town and City Memories

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Memories of Cottesmore
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Raf Cottesmore Wwii

My father, Joseph Spielmann, served with the US Army Air Force attached to the Signal Corps during WWII. He often spoke fondly of his time in Cottesmore. His unit was housed in a manor house which belonged to the widow of an RAF officer who was shot down over France. She opened up her residence to the American troops and they were there until an outbreak of measles at which time they were moved to another ...see more

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Cottesmore 1969

My name was Liz Shepherd and we were new arrivals. I remember Dick Broom in the village shop that sold everything from Brussell sprouts to Royal Doulton and was also the Post Office. The butcher would leave his straw hat hanging outside his shop when he wasn't there so you didn't waste time walking up the yard. The amazement when one of the thatched cottages on the main street I think was sold for £1500. ...see more

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