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.
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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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