Bolsover, The Castle c.1955
Photo ref:
B133027
Photo ref:
B133027
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There has been a fortress here since Norman times, though the present structure dates from 1613. It was built by Sir Charles Cavendish, who is said to have inherited his love of building from his mother, Bess of Hardwick. Though it looks like a fortress, Bolsover is in fact a magnificent stately home and of little military value.
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A Selection of Memories from Bolsover
For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Bolsover
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we lived in a 2 up 2 down mid terrace house on the crags there was 10 kids 2 adults i dont know how thay managed but we had a great time growing up
I also lived on the Wimpeys on Hyndley Road next to power house lol remember the Quiet Woman pub being built x
This photograph was taken at the Bolsover Illuminations in Sherwood Lodge. They were all made by Jack Spray, (also did projects for Blackpool Illuminations). I think they were held in October/November and hundreds of people used to come. Buses from all over Derbyshire were parked on Oxcroft Lane. Celebs used to come and open them. I can remember Dan Archer (from the Radio programme The Archers) and ...see more
I remember watching rail embankment being removed with earth moving machines. The village hall at the model village. Types of equipment on recreation ground below Bainbridge Hall. Tunnel to Scareclif filled and blocked. Walking round large market on Kitchen Croft which has a signpost naming it Town End car park. Old buildings. My school on Welbeck Road. Tennis courts on Horncroft recrreation park. Markham and Bolsver pits. Mercol which had station buildings in use.
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