The Kettering Inclosure Act of 1804, and Inclosure as a whole.
Category: Local History
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”
Northamptonshire’s Lace-Making Schools
The Victorian era saw a rise in the lace-making industry. But this had a dark side, especially in rural schools in some parts of Northamptonshire. Lace schools… Read more “Northamptonshire’s Lace-Making Schools”
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”
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”
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