Bottesford, Market Street And The Whipping Post c.1955
Photo ref: B515010
Made in Britain logo

Photo ref: B515010
Photo of Bottesford, Market Street And The Whipping Post c.1955

More about this scene

On the A52 between Nottingham and Grantham, Bottesford is the most northerly settlement in the county. An expansive village, it sits on the River Devon, about a mile north of the Grantham Canal of 1797. This view looks south, away from the church. On the left is the base of the stepped 14th-century cross, which retains the eroded arms of the de Roos family, a number of whom are buried in the church, including Robert de Roos (1285) and William, Lord Roos (1414). The historic village centre peters out beyond the right- hand turn into the High Street.

An extract from Leicestershire Villages Photographic Memories.

Featuring this image:

Leicestershire Villages Photographic Memories

Leicestershire Villages Photographic Memories

The photo 'Bottesford, Market Street and the Whipping Post c1955' appears in this book.

View Book

A Selection of Memories from Bottesford

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 Bottesford

Sparked a Memory for you?

If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

Dear Herbie, You tell me so many great stories. I'd like to tell you one. On our way to Thirsk that day in 1990, Molly, Cassie and I spotted a castle tweaking our curiosity. We bumped over a 2 track path winding around and up the hill. It must have been a farm trail. We found ourselves on the side of the castle. We wish we had taken notes and better pictures, because we don't even know what castle it was. It was ...see more
I now live in Australia but I have fond memories of going to the pictures at the hall and also being terrified when having to partake in the school plays at Christmas which were held in the hall. My parents ran the Shell Sevice Station and Cafe for about four years (Gwen and Eric Simms) 1953-1957. If there is anyone who was at school with me or my brothers who would like contact I would be pleased to hear from them.    Margaret