Bottesford, Church Street c.1960
Photo ref:
B515240
Photo ref:
B515240
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Bottesford is tucked away in the far north-eastern corner of Leicestershire, in the middle of the magnificent Vale of Belvoir. The spire of St Mary's Church is the tallest in Leicestershire. Inside the church are the remains of generations of the Manners family, Dukes of Rutland.
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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
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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 ...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
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