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”
Category: Victorian
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 World’s First Gas Cooked Dinner Party
In the early 1830s, while most households still relied on smoky coal ranges and temperamental open fires, something remarkable was happening in Northampton. Inside a lecture room… Read more “The World’s First Gas Cooked Dinner Party”
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”
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. Learn about them below, and how they… Read more “The Former Schools of Old Kettering”
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”
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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