King William II and the Archbishop of Canterbury, Anselm, could not agree on a fairly fundamental question: who did the English Church ultimately answer to? Anselm said… Read more “The Council of Rockingham”
Author: Jack Preston
Northampton and the False King of England
Northampton has hosted kings, parliaments, armies and rebels. But in 1318 it witnessed something rather stranger: a man appeared before Edward II and claimed that Edward was… Read more “Northampton and the False King of England”
The Board Schools of Old Kettering
History is all around us, the past leaves footprints everywhere. The Elementary Education Act of 1870 set up elected School Boards in towns and cities. These boards… Read more “The Board Schools of Old Kettering”
The Rival “Anarchist” Castles of Lilbourne
Today, Lilbourne is a small Northamptonshire village near the Warwickshire border. It is quiet, rural and not generally somewhere you would associate with civil wars. But around… Read more “The Rival “Anarchist” Castles of Lilbourne”
Ronald, the Hero Horse of Deene Park
The Charge of the Light Brigade, immortalised by the poem by Lord Tennyson, was just part of the Battle of Balaclava. Resulting in the deaths of many… Read more “Ronald, the Hero Horse of Deene Park”
Historic Schools of Corby and Surrounding Villages
Brigstock Latham’s Church of England Primary School There’s evidence that a school has existed in Brigstock since at least the sixteenth century – the original building had… Read more “Historic Schools of Corby and Surrounding Villages”
The Schools of School Lane, Kettering
Street names often come from notable buildings, landmarks, or residents. So it will come as no surprise that Kettering’s School Lane was once home to two schools.… Read more “The Schools of School Lane, Kettering”
The Woman Behind Modern Libraries – Kate Edith Pierce of Kettering
Kate Edith Pierce of Kettering revolutionised libraries with open-access shelves and inter-library loans in Britain.
The Fire Stopped by BOOZE
In 1738, Wellingborough suffered a devastating fire which tore through part of the town, destroying homes and businesses. It was a truly devastating fire. The billowing smoke… Read more “The Fire Stopped by BOOZE”
