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Cottesmore, The Village c.1955
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Here is a village at ease with itself, in the heart of stone country. On the extreme right is a single-decker bus which would now be an asset to any transport collection. The church of St Nicholas retains remnants of its Norman origins, but the fabric is mainly of a period around 1300, including the tower and tall broach spire. The great Victorian architect William Butterfield (1814-1900) rebuilt the south porch in 1851, and minor works were carried out here by the equally eminent John Loughborough Pearson (1817-97) in 1866.

An extract from Leicestershire Villages Photographic Memories.

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A Selection of Memories from Cottesmore

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 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
Cottesmore, the Sun Inn c1955
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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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I think the landlord's name was George.  Can't remember his wife's name.  The food was marvellous, the atmosphere and friendliness second to none.  The Vista Golf was installed during 1969
Cottesmore, the Sun Inn c1955
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