Northamptonshire is home to several historic Cob Cottages. Cob is a mixture of sand, clay, and straw. It would be finished with a plaster mixture of lime… Read more “Cob Cottages of Northamptonshire”
Author: Jack Preston
Kettering’s Coats of Arms Annotated
Kettering Town Kettering’s earliest recorded Coat of Arms was issued in 1938. Swipe or click along to see the labels and captions. Kettering Borough/District The Borough of… Read more “Kettering’s Coats of Arms Annotated”
The Sunday Schools of Old Kettering
It might seem strange today that entire buildings were dedicated to Sunday Schools. But historically, they played a much different role than they do today. Sunday Schools… Read more “The Sunday Schools of Old Kettering”
The Lost Schools of Old Kettering
History is all around us, the past leaves footprints everywhere. Sometimes a footprint is a hole in the ground, or a space where something once was. There’s… Read more “The Lost Schools of Old Kettering”
The Former Schools of Old Kettering
History is all around us, the past leaves footprints everywhere. Scattered across Kettering are old buildings which were once schools… Types of Schools + A Timeline of… Read more “The Former Schools of Old Kettering”
The Public Ponds of Old Kettering
Kettering once featured several wash ponds for cleaning horses, which were phased out due to mechanization and improved water access. Notable ponds included Newland Pond, Glover’s Pond, and Northall Pond, each faced removal during Vestry Meetings as water services advanced.
Queen Victoria’s Tour of Northamptonshire
In November 1844, Queen Victoria and Prince Albert were invited to Burghley House for the Christening of the Marquess and Marchioness of Exeter’s daughter, named Victoria. As… Read more “Queen Victoria’s Tour of Northamptonshire”
When Dickens came to Kettering
There are a number of streets in Kettering which are named after famous authors. But there’s only one who’s been known to visit our town. Near Dickens… Read more “When Dickens came to Kettering”
The Great Fires of Kettering
Kettering experienced two significant fires, one in 1744 and another in 1766, both devastating the town and shaping its architectural landscape.
Kettering Bridewell
Bridewell Lane runs off Horsemarket, past the establishment currently called The Sound Bar. What is a Bridewell? A bridewell, or house of correction, was part of the… Read more “Kettering Bridewell”
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