The Origin of Bonfire Night
Category: Kettering
The Kettering Conjuror – and Northamptonshire’s Secret Bibles
Long before Hogwarts (and even Harry Potter House) there was Thomas Fysh of Kettering – dragged before the dreaded Star Chamber for possessing what sounds like a… Read more “The Kettering Conjuror – and Northamptonshire’s Secret Bibles”
The Northamptonshire Floods of 1795
When the County Went Under In February 1795, Northamptonshire found itself at the mercy of one of the most dramatic natural disasters in its history. And it… Read more “The Northamptonshire Floods of 1795”
Swing Riots in Northamptonshire
History is all around us, the past leaves footprints everywhere. You wouldn’t know it to look at them, but the stretches of farmland in Northamptonshire, a county… Read more “Swing Riots in Northamptonshire”
Kettering’s Wool Industry
Kettering’s worsted wool industry flourished from local resources in the 17th and 18th centuries, becoming a vital part of community life, before declining in the 19th century due to industrialization and global market changes.
Kettering Inclosure Act 1804
The Kettering Inclosure Act of 1804, and Inclosure as a whole.
Pudding Bag Lane – Kettering
Between B&M and the old M&S building is an alley called Walkers Lane, which leads to the Wadcroft Car Park. But it wasn’t always called that… According… Read more “Pudding Bag Lane – Kettering”
Cob Cottages of Northamptonshire
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”
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”
Jack Preston 