Empingham, Post Office Corner c.1955
Photo ref:
E134013
Photo ref:
E134013
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Time stands still in this peaceful view of the village; but on 12 March 1470, the Battle of Loscote Field, one of many during the Wars of the Roses, was fought in the parish. There are reports of ten thousand being killed, and part of the local woods are still known as the Bloody Oaks.
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A Selection of Memories from Empingham
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 Empingham
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I have a picture of the cottage that my grandfather lived in with his family. His name was Cecil Stafford. His father was a thatcher and hedgerow maker as I understand. The picture I have is of the family in front of their thatched cottage that my grandmother said was right across from the church. I would love to know more about the town and if anyone knew the Staffords. I know there were 10 or eleven ...see more
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