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These include the following villages and hamlets:
Aqualate, Chetwynd, Church Aston, Edgmond, Ellerton, Forton, Hinstock, Howle, Lilleshall, Longford, Lynn, Longford, Knighton, Meretown, Moreton, Outwoods, Pickstock, Sambrook, Shebdon, Sheriffhales, Sutton, Tibberton and Woodcote.
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Aqualate Show, near NewportThis event used to be put on by the Boughey Family in the past and was a one day show at Aqualate Park. Image c.1920s |
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Woodcote Hall, near NewportHome of Cotes family. Postcard tinted and also deocrated with glitter. Image 1920s-40s. |
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Map of Church Aston and Longford fields, NewportWilliam Hill's map of Church Aston and Longford fields. The High Street is shown running diagonally at the edge of the map. Wellington Road and Longford Road can been seen at the top and bottom of the High Street going westwards. Original map 1681. |
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Forton churchyard, near NewportEpitaph in Forton churchyard which reads: Here lyeth y body of Eleanor, wife of Thomas Carswell of Newport who departed this life May 6 1717. Pray gentle reader stay and looke a while, see how pale death my body has spoilt, but I have paid the debt to nature due, so pray live well for follow me must you. Also the body of Mary Johnston. Image1980s-90s. |
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Woodcote school, near NewportPupils and teachers. Image c.1900s. |
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Dayhouse, Tibberton, near NewportLine drawing of plan of Dayhouse at Tibberton. Occupied at the time of drawing (1812-13) by tenant Robert Walker, who had been bailiff of Lord Gower. c.1812-13. |
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Tibberton farm, near NewportLine drawing of plan of a farm at Tibberton south (not yet identified), occupied by tenant William taylor. The house and farm were built in 1811. Image c. 1811. |
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Tractor at work, Edgmond, near NewportTractor about to collect silage for animals from a silage clamp at the south end of Edgmond High Street. Image 2008. |
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Cast iron pump, Edgmond, near NewportOn the side of the road.If a family did not have their own well, this was the common way of sharing water for villagers. Image 2008. |
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Woodcote school, near NewportPupils and teacher Image c 1900s. |
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Pill Box, Edgmond, near NewportWorld War ll defences - Pillbox, near Edgmond Bridge Farm, on the south side of Edgmond, Shropshire. This pill box is about 10 yards from the road. An internal view can be seen in the 'Advanced search' option. Image 2008. |
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The Camp Farm, Flashbrook, near NewportExterior. Farm house with farm buildings, one cottage and 127 acres. As at sale of farm in 1961. Image 1961 |
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Pool House Farm, Weston Jones, near NewportExterior. Farm, farm buildings, two cottages and 182 acres. As at sale of 1961. Image 1961. |
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Flashbrook Manor, near NewportExterior. Farm, farmhouse, two cottage and 254 aces. From farm sale catalogue 1969. |
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Map Shebdon area, near NewportMap of Birchwood Farm area, Shebdon, Staffs. From a sale catalogue of 12.02.1915. Sold at Royal Victoria Hotel, Newport. Image 1915 |
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28-30 Turners Lane, Edgmond, near NewportTimber-framed cottages on sandstone foundations. Image 2008. |
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Community tap, Edgmond, near NewportOn the corner of High Street and Turners lane. Built 1900, when there was no mains water to the village. |
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Showell Mill, Sambrook, NewportExterior, side view. Showing front and side view, dovecote and an inscription of 1788. The mill was either built or rebuilt by Thomas Kynnersley in 1788 and was, unusally, a mill with two wheels. This is a listed building. Image 2008. |
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Showell Mill, Sambrook, near NewportInterior, ground floor, viewed from doorway. Showing south end cogs and pullies driven by a water wheel. The large cylindrical object in the centre on the floor is the tun, which covered the top mill stone. The mill stones had been to the left of the tun (now gone). Also showing hand-adzed timbers. The mill was either built or rebuilt by Thomas Kynnersley in 1788 and was, unusally, a mill with two wheels. This is a listed building. Image 2008. |
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St Peters church, Edgmond, NewportCommemorative lead plaque in St Peter's church, to R Bayley and I Goodall - churchwardens. 1783. Worked by T Brown plumber. Image 2008. |
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St Peter church abseiling, near NewportAbseiling event on St Peter's church tower. 13th September 2008. Event celebrating Historic Churches Trust day and this included 1st Edgmond scout troup's sponsored abseil off the tower. Image 2008. |
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Abseiling St Peters church, Edgmond, near NewportAbseiling event on St Peter's church tower. 13th September 2008. Event celebrating Historic Churches Trust day and this included 1st Edgmond scout troup's sponsored abseil off the tower. Image 2008. |
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Chetwynd School pupils, near NewportStanding from the left: Rud Green, John Murray, Cliff Maddison. Sitting from left: Mary Jones, Thelma Morgan, Julia Murray, ? Evans Kneeling from left: (Behind) Don Green (in front) Raymond Whittall, Bill Whittall, Peter Jones From the collection of Bill Whittall 1942 - 3 |
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Strine Brook NewportStrine Brook in foreground winding through meadows which were in ancient times part of "Newport Pool". Looking towards Forton Road and the Rylands Nursing Home. 1989 |
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Old School Houses Chetwynd near NewportThese houses were made into 3 dwellings when the 'new' Chetwynd School was built in the 1870s. Shown on the left Mrs Kate Whittall and family hens and pigs. These were tied cottages from Blue House Farm (Heber Hughes). The Whittall family lived in the centre house initially, then moved to the right house (3). These were demolished c. 1970s. From the collection of Bill Whittall Image 1938-9 |
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Fox & Duck Pave Lane NewportLicensees, Arthur & Sandra Foxcroft. The pub was built in 1934 opposite the old Fox and Duck Inn. Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser 1993 |
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Forton School NewportForton School, Forton. Exterior front. Used as a nursery now. 1996 |
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Blacksmiths shop Sutton near NewportFrom the collection of Bill Whittall 1900 - 1915 |
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View of Sambrook villageFrom the collection of Bill Whittall 1900 - 1915 |
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Sambrook ChurchExterior From the collection of Bill Whittall 1900 - 1915 |
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Newport area agricultureRuins of threshing box after fire at Whitley From the collection of Bill Whittall 1900 - 1915 |
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Hinstock Show, near NewportMr Hamel's Bleriot monoplane in a field. Postcard :Osbourne From the collection of Bill Whittall Image c.1910 - 1915 |
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Old Mill Forton, near NewportFrom the collection of Bill Whittall. Postcard :Osbourne Image circa 1900 - 1915. |
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Boughey wedding at Forton, near NewportWedding of Miss Boughey of Aqualate, at Forton church showing a large crowd of people. Postcard :Osbourne From the collection of Bill Whittall 1900 - 1915 |
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Funeral of Sir TF Boughey, Forton, near NewportProcession via Meretown to Forton church. Postcard :Osbourne From the collection of Bill Whittall Image 1906. |
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Edgmond sports day, near NewportSack Race. Postcard :Osbourne From the collection of Bill Whittall Image c.1907 |
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Edgmond event, near NewportUnknown event. Church in background. Large gathering of people with vicar to right. Postcard :Osbourne From the collection of Bill Whittall Image c.1906 |
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Aqualate Hall, near NewportThe hall after the fire of 1910. Titled "Aqualate Ruins". Postcard :Osbourne From the collection of Bill Whittall 1910 |
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Chetwynd Park Estate buildingsCrane for moving timber. 1988 |
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Chetwynd Park EstateSteam engine primarily used to pump water in the estate laundry. Robey & Co 1988 |
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Church Aston ManorExterior front view of house. 1986 |
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Conquer Moor, TibbertonInterior showing bread oven. 1987 |
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Certificate for religious knowledge, Woodcote schoolCertificate awarded to Sidney Dodd of Woodcote School having passed a religious knowledge examination. 1905. |
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Forton Hall and All Saints churchForton Hall was built by a Mr Skrymsher of Norbury Manor at the end of the 17th century. A Roman road crossed the road to Eccleshall long ago. The original church was built c 1200, although it is very likely that there was an earlier one since it hasremains of a Saxon font, which probably indicates that Forton is an ancient settlement. The church was rebuilt in 1723 and five new bells were given to the church in 1729.The most prominent monument is the alabaster tomb of Thomas Skrymsher, knight of Aqualate and his wife, Anne, the daughter of Ralph Sneyd of Keele. He died in 1633 and his wife in 1656. Image 1920s-40s |
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Edgmond Roman findsRoman finds from Edgmond Hill where a Roman villa was excavated by Christopher Lane, archaeologist (centre). On the left is Mr Eric Sorrel, headmaster of Edgmond Hill School and on the right, Mr Sykes. 1965 |
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Church Aston churchSt Andrews church interior. Stained glass window 1980 - 2000 |
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Auxiliary Fire Service, Edgmond, near NewportOutside Edgmond Hall, Pond Lane. From left Burt Bockley, ? George Henderson, Sid? Whitfield, Bill Morgan 1940 - 50 |
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New Inn Farm, Edgmond, near NewportExterior front, taken from sale catalogue. 1974 |
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Howle Pool, near NewportDate unknown From the collection of Don Langford |
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Edgmond village, near NewportFrom the High Street, looking towards School Road corner. 1907 From the collection of Don Langford |
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Tibberton Paper Mill, near NewportPaper Mill chimney. Postcard by J Cartwright stationers Newport. 1913 From the collection of Don Langford |
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Old Chester Road, Chetwynd, near NewportView looking northwards. Probably turn of the 20th century. From the collection of Don Langford |
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Honnington Pool, Lilleshall, near NewportLooking towards Lilleshall village. Postcard - Perfection Series Date unknown From the collection of Don Langford |
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Outwoods village, near NewportView of the village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border. Postcard - Valentine Series Date unknown From the collection of Don Langford |
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Old canal, Lilleshall, near NewportTaken at the bottom of "the Incline" These buildings are still there and there is still some water in the old canal. Postcard - Perfection Series Date unknown From the collection of Don Langford |
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The Last Inn, Church Aston, near NewportLicensee, Tony Reynolds. Inquests were held in this inn, on miners killed in local limestone pits. Tony had been there for 15 years at the time of this photo. The picture over the fireplace shows the Last Inn in 1901. The inn sign "all this long day I have sought for good ale and now at The Last I found it". (Ditty of Harriet Bott, landlady in picture mentioned above). 1993 Courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Forton village, near NewportForton village showing the Newport to Eccleshall road. 1907 Image courtesy of Don Langford |
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Lilleshall Hall, near NewportGardens and Woodlands Railway when the Hall and Gardens were a leisure site. 1920 - 1950 Image courtesy of Don Langford |
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Collierside, Lilleshall, near NewportPostcard printed Bennion, Hall & Smallman, Newport. 1900 - 1950 Image courtesy of Don Langford |
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Bobaston Bank, Tibberton, near NewportBobaston bank showing disued sandstone quarry in the forefront. Tinted postcard. 1907 Image courtesy of Don Langford |
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'Highfield House', Church Aston, near NewportBuilt for Roland Liddle, Newport solicitor of Liddle & Heane, in the late 19th century. He had previously lived at 'The Knoll'. 'Highfield House' is now demolished and new houses built on the site called 'Highfields'. 1980s |
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The Rising Sun Inn, Moreton, near Newport - licenseesEdna and Phil Evans - licensees of 'The Rising Sun', Moreton. The pub suffered when the Newport bypass was built and eventually became a private house. To the right is a customer, Gary "Boots" Armstrong. 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Licensees, 'The Wheatsheaf Inn', Pave Lane, near NewportLicensees of 'The Wheatsheaf Inn'. The couple originally ran a florist and fruit business in Upper Bar and the Springfield Stores Station Road for 15 years. John was the son of Gladys Smallman who ran the Happy Days Cafe on the High Street. Gladys was the daughter of Sally Sandiford (Wagg) of Adams House. 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Licensees of the Red Lion Inn, Sutton, near NewportMr and Mrs Collins, Licensees of the Red Lion Inn, Sutton. 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Licensees of The Red House Inn, Lilleshall near NewportSid and Brenda Hill, licensees of the Red House Inn. They recalled that a chef time in 1981, called Mrs Barbara Stanley, said that when the inn was part of the Sutherland estate, it was a "one room spit and sawdust pub which had home-brewed ales". 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Flatt Pit Farm Edgmond, near NewportExterior front. From a sales catalogue. 1972 |
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Licensees of 'The Three Horseshoes', Sambrook near NewportMike and Jan Walkenden, licensees of 'The Three Horseshoes', Sambrook. The pub is thought to be 150 years old. A butchery business was once based there with a slaughterhouse at the rear. 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Licensees of 'The Haberdashers Arms', Knighton near NewportPeter and Jane Tavernor,licensees of 'The Haberdashers Arms' at Knighton. The pub was built in 1840 by the London based Worshipful Company of Haberdashers when they bought the estate. It had previously been owned by William Adams founder of Adams Grammar School Newport. 1993 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Lodge, Lilleshall Hall, near NewportThe lodge at the Lilleshall 'Golden Gates' entrance. 1940 - 60 |
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Old A41, Pave Lane, near NewportLorry accident outside 'The Wheatsheaf Inn'. 1940 - 60 |
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Conservative Association Fete, Chetwynd, near NewportA fete at Chetwynd Park. Colonel George Burton Borough in the centre wearing glasses and Mrs. Borough on the far right also wearing glasses. 1953 Image courtesy of Newport Advertiser |
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Chetwynd fete, near NewportChurch Fete. In the centre is Mrs jack Williams July 1952 |
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View of Church Aston, near NewportView of the main steet. This was an ancient Saxon way and also a royal road (a by-pass avoiding the town of Newport) to Edgmond at the time of Edward 1. c. 1910 |
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Aqualate Park, near NewportLocal men pose by 'the Great Oak', which was struck by lightning in 1906. This was considered by many to be an omen foretelling the death of JF Boughey on 30th August 1906. 1906 |
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Aqualate Hall, near NewportFire, which broke out on 28th November 1910. The hall, admired as being the height of neo-gothic architecture, had been redesigned by John Nash between 1800-1808. After the fire, the Nash cupolas were not reinstated. 1910 |
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John Docherty at Sheriffhales, near NewportOutside Sheriffhales Post office John Docherty with a flat cart used for delivering fish orders. He worked for Macklin's, fishmongers of St Mary Street, Newport Date unknown Ann Warner's book |
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Chetwynd School, near NewportNativity Play 1937. These players were the whole school. Mary is Cynthia Matthews. Of the five angels, from the left, 1st Raymond Whittall,3rd Julia Murray. Gabriel is Maurice Hassall, and the two children to the left of him are members of the Matthews family. Beyond the Matthews children to the left is Don or Rud Green. Sitting next to the angels on the left is Bob Whittall. Herod on the right was Tony Williams. To the left of him kneeling is Jean Lloyd and to the right kneeling is a member of the Hassall family. To the right of Mary at the back are Julia Murray and to her right, Bill Whittall. 1937 |
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Funeral of Annabelle Lady Boughey of Aqualate Park, near NewportThe funeral of Annabelle Lady Boughey of Aqualate Park outside St Nicholas' church. The funeral procession then went to Forton church for burial. 1914 |
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Eagle Filling Station, Pave Lane, near NewportCoffee bar and filling station on the old A41, Pave Lane, opposite the 'Golden Gates' to Lilleshall Hall. The building in the centre was once a chapel. These buildings are now part of the Rubens Residential Home. 1920 - 40 |
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Teece family of Tibberton, near NewportWedding of Elizabeth Teece (b 1885) and Albert Fowkes (b 1888). They subsequently moved to Lane End Cottages, Chetwynd and their daughter, Dorothy Fowkes (b 1917) went to Newport High School. |
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Road workers, Woodcote, near NewportRoad workers near Woodcote School on the London Road (now A41). Date unknown Courtesy of Shropshire Archives |
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Garden at The Dale, Church Aston, near NewportWinner of local gardening competition. 4, The Dale, Church Aston. Bill Talbot: winner. 1988 |
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Serck Audco showing Bill Talbot of Church Aston, NewportBill Talbot on his retirement from Serck Audco. He had worked as a despatch foremen there. He lived at 31 Well Row then afterwards at The Dale, Church Aston. 1976 |
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Florence "Daisy" Talbot, Well Row, Church Aston, near NewportFlorence "Daisy" Talbot (nee Horton) outside 31, Well Row, Wellington Road. This terrace is now demolished. Daisy was born at this house in 1908. 1930 - 1950 |
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Tony Talbot, Well Row, Church Aston, NewportMember of Talbot family playing on toy train outside 31, Well Row, Wellington Road. The train was hand-made by a friend. 1945 |
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James Evans, 1st World War soldier of Church Aston, near NewportJames Evans of Well Row, Church Aston. Private in the North Staffs Regiment. Died Popperinge, Belgium in 1st World War. 1914 - 18. |
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Church Aston school and pupils, near NewportPupils and staff outside the school building.The school was built in 1840. 1890 - 1915 |
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Church Aston school pupils, near NewportA class at Church Aston primary school. Fourth from the right on rear row: Michael Talbot (who later died in 1961 aged 15). Note railway bridge in background. 1953 - 5 |
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Pensioners' party, Church Aston, near NewportChurch Aston pensioners' Christmas party in the old village institute. On the right: Charlie and Lucy Evans. Second from left: Mrs Edwards. 1950 - 1970 |
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Well Row, Church Aston, near NewportWell Row, Wellington Road (now demolished) and residents. Third child from the right is Florence 'Daisy' Horton born 1908. The Evans family lived in the middle house (31). These houses and two other terraces (Stone Row and Slate Row) were all situated between The Last Thatched Cottage and Snailbeach Cottage, at the place where the bus stop is today. Modern bungalows are built on the site today. Notice the large well to the left. c. 1910 - 1912 |
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"Lime Tree Cottage", Chetwynd Aston, near Newport3, Chetwynd Aston. Exterior of coach house which has quarters for coachman. See 'Advanced search' for further images. 2004 |
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3, Chetwynd Aston, near Newport"Lime Tree Cottage", 3, Chetwynd Aston. Interior pantry showing hooks in the ceiling for dried goods (e.g. hams) 2004 |
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"Lime Tree Cottage", Chetwynd Aston, near Newport"Lime Tree Cottage", 3, Chetwynd Aston. Exterior front. 2004 |
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Roman Brooch, Pave Lane area, near NewportRoman 'Dolphin style' brooch made of bronze alloy. dated to AD75 - 150. Found in Pave Lane area. 2007 |
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St Michael & All Angels church, Chetwynd, near NewportPostcard of Chetwynd church. Exterior from the churchyard. Built 1867. 1920 - 50 |
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Sambrook Manor, near Newport.Exterior front 1999 |
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Sambrook school, near NewportExterior front of building which was Sambrook school. 1999 |
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St Mary's Church, Longford, near NewportInterior during restoration.This was the chapel of the Leeke family of Longford Hall. It is not a medieval building, and is now a private house. 1996 |
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'Chapters' restaurant, Lilleshall National Sports Centre, near NewportInterior, Lilleshall Hall. Currently in use as a restaurant. 2005 |
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Edgmond Football Team, near NewportBurt Bockley third from left at the back 1930 - 40 |
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Church Aston school pupils, near NewportPupils outside the school buildings. 1937 |
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Church Aston school, near NewportPupils dressed to perform a gypsy dance. Standing left to right: Betty Hodson, Peggy Scott, Margaret Wood, Ethel Norris, Peggy Langford, Una Dodd. Sitting left to right: Grace Fallows, Mary Langford, Joan Hodson. 1932 |
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May Queen, Church Aston, near NewportLilian Scott was the Church Aston May Queen, 1916 and Daisy Scott, to the left, is dressed as a sailor. 1916 |
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Mr & Mrs W Scott, Pave Lane, near NewportWilliam Scott (born c.1845) and Ann Scott (born c.1847). Mr Scott was an agricultural and coal wharf labourer. Mr Scott spent his home and working life in Moreton, Pave Lane and the Newport area. c.1910 |
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Well Row, Church Aston, near Newport30, 31, 32 Church Aston Road (now Wellington Road) commonly known as Well Row. On left side is Stone Row. Behind Well Row was Slate Row. They were all miners' cottages and were demolished in the early 1960s. Early 1960s |
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Islington hamlet, near NewportIslington hamlet on the Forton Road. Postcard - Bennion, Horne, Smallman of Newport From the collection of Don Langford 1900 - 1930 |
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Edgmond Girls Home, near Newport.Founded by Miss Mary Roddam in the 1897 for girls from the workhouse or from poor families. The house is now known as 'Moorfield', and was purpose built and paid for by Miss Roddam. The girls went to Edgmond school 1906 |
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Chetwynd old church, near NewportSketch of Chetwynd Old Church. Demolished 1866 and replaced by the current St Michael & All Angels in 1867. The church pictured was very close to Chetwynd Park Hall and was rebuilt by Robert Pigott in 1735. The six bells, given by Robert Pigott, were reinstalled in the new church, and also some of the oak panels from the old church were retained in the new vestry & in the school, which was built at the same time. Pre 1866 Courtesy Shropshire Archives Courtesy of Shropshire Archives |
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St Andrew's church, Church Aston, near Newport1960 - 1970 |
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May Queen, Church Aston, near NewportMay Queen and attendants. 1980 - 2000 |
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May Queen, Church Aston, near Newport1980 - 2000 |
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The Folly, Church Aston, near NewportA house in The Folly. Exterior. Front 1970s-80s. |
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May Queen, Church Aston, near NewportMay Queen and attendants proceeding through the village on a pick-up truck. Probably 1985 or 1991 |
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St Andrew's Church Aston, near NewportInterior with volunteers at a flower festival. From left: Hazel Jaques, ? , Andrew Eade, Herbert Yates (Rector) 1980s. |
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Church Aston choir, NewportSt Andrew's church choir Church Aston. back row from left; Rebekah Marshall, Unknown, Don Kenna (organist), Sarah Branton, Cyril Leach, Muriel Hilditch, the Revd. John Marshall (rector), Rachel Marshall, Jonathan Marshall. Front row from left: Unknown, Claire Greenaway, Unknown, John Hodgkiss, Unknown, Graeme Semple, Matthew Cowell, Joanne Hodgkiss, Sharon Stanley, Toby Askin. 1982 |
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Pickstock Cross, near NewportThe Old Cross, Pickstock from "A story about Sambrook Parish" by Mabel Wheat, 1955. A wayside cross - people sometimes preached at these crosses and travellers prayed at them. 1950 - 1960 |
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St Luke's church, parsonage and school house, Sambrook near NewportSt Luke's church, parsonage, school and school house from "A story about Sambrook Parish" by Mabel Wheat, 1955. Sambrook was partly in Chetwynd and partly in Cheswardine parishes in the past. The school and house is now a residential home. Unknown |
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Chetwynd Hall and old church, near NewportEarly photograph of Chetwynd Hall and old church. The original church was demolished in the 1866. Chetwynd Park Hall in which Charles I stayed before the Battle of Naselby (1645) was demolished in 1961. When Charles I stayed here, it was owned by the Pigot family who as stewards of Newport, administered the land of the lord of the manor from late medieval times to 1790. Picture published in Mabel Wheat's book, "Chetwynd, Salop" (1957). Pre 1866 |
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Kinnersley Wall Camp, near NewportIron Age settlement at Kinnersley near Newport 2007 |
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Chetwynd Manor, Chetwynd, near NewportOld Chetwynd Rectory, erected at the same time as the church - 1867. Now called Chetwynd Manor. 1950 - 1980 |
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St Michael & All Angels church, Chetwynd, near NewportChetwynd Church interior. Built 1867. 1980 - 2000 |
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Sheriffhales Manor, near NewportTimber-framed, moated house with farm buildings, 4 cottages and 275 acres of land. Lot 59 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate, taken from the sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. Tenant: J Critchley. Subtenants: Messrs Ray, Robinson, Dodd and Blakemore. In the 17th century this had been a Catholic university; at a time when Catholic students were debarred from entry to Oxford or Cambridge. Famous students include Lord Bolingbroke, Henry St John. 1917 |
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King Street Grange Farm, Sheriffhales, near NewportSituated off King Street, Weston Heath, Sheriffhales. With farm buildings, 4 cottages, and 270 acres of land. Lot 45 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate, taken from the sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. Tenants F E & AS L Tomlinson. Subtenants: Bates, Steventon, Shuker and Parton. 1917 |
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Burlington Farm, Sheriffhales, near NewportAdjacent to A5 near Crackley Bank with farm buildings, fish pond and pool tail and 370 acres of land. Lot 44 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate, taken from the sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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The Coffee House, Sheriffhales, near NewportIncluded 10 acres of land. Lot 33 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate, taken from the sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Cottage Sheriffhales, near NewportCottage at Sheriffhales. Lot 27of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate, taken from the sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Heath Hill Farm near NewportSituated on Newport to Shifnal road, Sheriffhales, comprising house, 5 cottages, and 289 acres of land including sporting rights and timber. Lot 22 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate, taken from the sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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The Plough Inn, Weston Heath near NewportInn, farm buildings, stabling, hay barn, complete with cottage in Damson Lane and 32 acres of land. Photographed as lot 16 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate taken from sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917. |
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Weston Heath near NewportSmallholding at Weston Heath fronting the Newport and Wolverhampton road. House, buildings and 3 acres of land. Lot 8 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate taken from sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Weston Heath Farm, near NewportIncluding farmhouse, farm buildings, maltkiln and drying rooms, 2 cottages and 108 acres. Lot 6 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate taken from sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Organ, St Michael & All Angels church, Chetwynd, near NewportInterior. Early organ. A 1908 organ is now played at the church. 1992 |
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Longford Hall, near NewportEngraving looking from Wellington Road/Aston Hill towards Longford Hall. Owned by the Leeke family. 1780 - 1850 |
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Tibberton Grange, near NewportLot 152 of Lilleshall Estate sale catalogue of 1912. Described as house, farm buildings, Dutch barns & 493 acres of land. Owner Duke of Sutherland. 1912 |
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Miss Mary Roddam of Woodcote Hall, near NewportMiss Mary Roddam (1851 - 1931). The daughter of Selina Cotes of Woodcote Hall who married William Roddam of Roddam Hall, Northumberland. She formed the Newport Nursing Association at Beaumaris House and also a home at Edgmond for girls for the Workhouse or in poor circumstances. This house is at Edgmond and now known as "Moorfield". She was also involved in the Girls Friendly Society. 1910 - 1930 |
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Lilleshall canal, near NewportEntitled 'Old Canal Newport' in a photograph album of 1899-1900. This has been identified as the bridge that now spans Lilleshall drive. The current drive to Lilleshall Hall was only put in in the 20th century. This part of the drive went on the top of the old canal, which terminated at Pave Lane, behind Norwood House restaurant. |
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Drainage pump, Ellerton, near NewportWooden pipe for draining fields, excavated at Ellerton. 1970-1990 |
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Tibberton Manor, near NewportLot 150 from Lilleshall Estate sales catalogue. Described as (Georgian) farmhouse, tennis lawn, farm buildings, blacksmith's shop, wheelwright's shop, 7 cottages, 278 acres of arable and 165 acres of meadow. Tenant: Mr J Morris Belcher. Subtenants: Powell, Taylor, Wilkes, Arkinstall, Long, Davies, Norton. Owner: Duke of Sutherland 1912 |
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Cherrington Manor, near NewportLot 133 from Lilleshall Estate sale catalogue. Described as "A charming old moated farmhouse" (timber framed), with Dutch barns, 7 cottages, and 496 acres of woodland. Tenant: Mr F H Sharrod. Subtenants: A Cherrington, Mr Doody, J Cherrington, Mr Dodd, Mr Bates, Mr Hezeldine, Mr Evans. Owner: Duke of Sutherland Locally known as "the House that Jack built". 1912 |
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Cottage at Cherrington, near NewportLot 138 from Lilleshall Estate sale catalogue. Described as a cottage with picturesque garden with topiary and well. 1912 |
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Day House Farm, Cherrington, near NewportLot 131 of Lilleshall Estate sale catalogue. Described as a sporting estate. Comprising farm house (known as Shray Hill), outbuildings, 3 cottages, 239 acres of land, 39 acres of woodland. Tenant : W H O Lander, subtenants: J Casewell, J Tomkinson, Evans. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1912 |
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Chetwynd Hall, Chetwynd, near NewportIn medieval times, this was owned by the Chetwynd family. Charles I stayed here prior to the Battle of Naseby, 1645. At that time, it was owned by the Pigott family. Subsequently the hall and estate were purchased by the Burton Borough family (from early 19th century). Original house demolished 1961. Estate sold 1988. 1890 - 1905 |
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Little Hales House, Lilleshall, near NewportLot 236 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate(1917). Situated to the west of Lilleshall House driveway. Lot 236 comprised ouse, buildings, cottage and 17 acres. Owner: Duke of Sutherland Tenants: Wm Smith & A Crow. 1917 |
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Cottages on Limekiln Lane, Lilleshall, near NewportCottages. Lots 121 & 122 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate (1917). Tenant 121: R J Milbourne Tenant 122: C Tomlinson Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Lilleshall Old Hall, Lilleshall, near NewportHunting Lodge of Dukes of Sutherland of Trentham prior to erection of Lilleshall House. Comprised house, stabling, garage, fish pond, tennis court. Lot 120 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate. Tenant: Mr R J Milbourne Owner: Duke of Sutherland Now sheltered housing - Old Ben Homes 1917 |
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Cottages at Lilleshall, near NewportHalf-timbered and thatched cottages. Lots 114, 115 & 116 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate. Tenant of 114: John Hammond, Subtenant: W Johnson Tenant of 115: Mrs C & Mr J Roberts Subtenant: J Mellings Tenant of 116: Thos Holland. Owner of all three : Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Cottage at Muxton, near NewportHalf-timbered cottage. Lot 98 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate. Tenant: R Winnall. Owner: Duke of Sutherland 1917 |
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Muxton Bridge Farm near NewportSituated adjacent to old canal south of Lilleshall village. Including 1 cottage, and 182 acres of land. Lot 90 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate. Tenant: J Hill, C & J Roberts Owner: Duke of Sutherland 1917 |
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Woodhouse Farm, Lilleshall, near NewportWoodhouse Farm on the A5 within the parishes of Lilleshall and Sheriffhales; west of Granville Colliery. Comprising farm buildings, 3 cottages, and 271 acres of land. Lot 84 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate. Owner: Duke of SutherlandTenant: S R Major. Subtenants: Fullerton, Rushton & Blammer. 1917 |
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Atwell Farm, Sheriffhales, near NewportAtwell Farm, Cottage and 131 acres of land. Lot 60 in catalogue of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate. Tenants: R J Pearce & G Smith at the time Owner: Duke of Sutherland 1917 |
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Sheriffhales Manor Farm, near NewportShowing farm buildings. Lot 59 in sale catalogue of Lilleshall House & Estate. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. Tenant: J Critchley. 1917 |
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Lilleshall Abbey, near NewportLilleshall Abbey. South doorway to chapel. A 12th century Augustinian abbey standing on the site of an earlier Saxon monastery. Demolished 1538. Now an English Heritage site. Here - Lot 2 of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate(1917). Taken from sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Lilleshall Hall, near NewportLilleshall House. Interior: Billiard Room. Lot 2 of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate(1917). Taken from sales catalogue. House built 1831. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Lilleshall Hall, near NewportLilleshall House. Interior: Drawing Room. Lot 2 of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate. taken from sales catalogue(1917). House built 1831. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Lilleshall Hall, Lilleshall, near NewportExterior. 'South Front from the Dutch Garden'. Lot 2 of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate taken from sale catalogue. House built 1831. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Sundial, at Home Farm, Longford, near NewportSundial at Home Farm, Longford 1970 - 90 |
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Aqualate Hall, near NewportAqualate Hall, home of the Boughey family, showing north wing, which overlooks the mere. Aqualate Hall was built for Edwin Skrymsher in the early seventeenth century. In the 18th century it was acquired by Sir George Boughey who had it rebuilt by John Nash in the Gothic style in 1808. The house burned down in 1910 and was rebuilt between 1927 and 1930. Image 1870-1910 |
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Edgmond, near NewportAerial view of Edgmond showing crop marks in fields. 1970 - 90 |
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Lilleshall Hill, near NewportView of Lilleshall Hill and monument to the 1st Duke of Sutherland (local landowner) from the New Trench Road. The monument was built in 1833. 1980s |
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Cottage, Manor Road, Edgmond, near NewportExterior. Side of property showing sandstone foundations. 2000 |
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'The Clipping', Edgmond near Newport'Clipping' is an old English christian tradition, whereby - on the first Sunday after St Peter's Day- the congregation forms a linked circle around the outside of the church. The Crossbearer and choir circle inside the church and sing the hymn: 'We love the place, O God'. 1906 |
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Chetwynd Firs, near NewportA plantation on the A41 on the north side of Newport. 1989 |
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Pickstock Cross, near NewportThe preaching cross. A wayside cross - people sometimes preached at these crosses, and travellers prayed at them. 1950 - 2000 |
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Woodcote Hall and gardens, near Newport1920 - 50 |
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Woodcote church, near NewportNorman foundations-12th century- on a early Christian circular site boundary. Now a redundant church since 2007. This image shows different stonework features. 1993 |
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Tibberton, near NewportTibberton village and church. Tinted postcard. 1890 - 1905 |
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Lilleshall Abbey, near NewportAn Augustinian abbey standing on the site of an earlier Saxon monastery. Now an English Heritage site. 1880 - 1900 |
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Danby funeral director, Station Bridge Garage, Chetwynd Aston, NewportDanby's hearse which also doubled as a coal van. Station Bridge Garage was at 2, Chetwynd Aston. J W Danby is Joe Danby, son of Solomon. He took over the business and also ran taxis and was the licensee of the Greyhound Inn , Upper Bar. c. 1930 |
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Danby family and coal van, NewportShowing Solomon Danby to the right and Tom or Joe to the left outside 2, Chetwynd Aston. The family ran taxis, a funeral hearse and a coal van. Joe eventually took over the business and also ran the Greyhound Inn, Upper Bar after the War. 1935 |
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Mrs Danby, 2 Chetwynd Aston, NewportOutside 2 Chetwynd Aston 1900 - 1910 |
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Aston Hall, Church Aston, NewportAston Hall, Church Aston. Once Dower House for Longford Estate. Demolished to make way for Pinewoods development. Date unknown |
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Lilleshall Hall Gardens, near NewportLilleshall Hall and Gardens: Box Walk. Lot 2 of sale of Lilleshall House and Estate taken from the sale catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Sheriffhales Lodge, near NewportSheriffhales Lodge. Lot 2 of sale of Lilleshall House & Estate by the Duke of Sutherland, taken from sales catalogue. Owner: Duke of Sutherland. 1917 |
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Chetwynd Hall, Chetwynd, near NewportResidence of the Burton Borough family from the early 19th century until the 1960s when another smaller houose was built. the estate was broken up in 1988, after the last member of the family died. 1912 |
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Lilleshall Hall, near NewportPleasure gardens, showing baby elephant with staff members. 1920 - 40 |
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Edgmond, near NewportEdgmond village scene 1920 - 35 |
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Forton Hall Old School, near NewportForton Hall Old School - stone post outside school. 1970-2000 |
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Sambrook, near NewportMicklins Cottage at Ovens Bottom, Sambrook, showing well within a tin shelter 1996 |
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Sambrook cottages, near NewportA double cottage at Ovens Bottom, Sambrook. These were Showell Grange farm-workers cottages. These cottages have iron-framed windows. 1996 |
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St Andrews Church, Church Aston, near NewportSt Andrew's church, Church Aston. This is at least the third church on this site and was built in 1867. The last was demolished because it was too small - it did not have enough sittings (seats that were paid for). The church was originally a chapel to the mother church at Edgmond. At first it only had a curate not a rector. The architect was GE Street. Red sandstone in gothic style. 1920 - 50 |
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Aqualate Hall, near NewportAqualate Hall, Forton Pre 1910, when the Hall was devastated by fire. Aqualate Hall was built for Edwin Skrymsher in the early seventeenth century. In the 18th century it was acquired by Sir George Boughey who had it rebuilt by John Nash in the Gothic style between 1800 and 1808. The house burned down in 1910 and was rebuilt between 1927 and 1930. Image pre 1910. |
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Field Aston, near NewportTimber-framed barn at Field (Chetwynd) Aston. 1940 - 70 |
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Chetwynd old airfield, near NewportDate unknown |
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Chetwynd Hall staff, Chetwynd, near NewportThe staff at the Burton-Borough's estate: Chetwynd Park. 1880 - 1900 |
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Pudding Stone, Sutton near NewportDate unknown |
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Princess Elizabeth, Lilleshall Sports Centre, near NewportPrincess Elizabeth [present Queen] opening Lilleshall Sports Centre. 1951 |
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Old Laundry, Chetwynd, near NewportExterior of the old laundry for Chetwynd Hall; before that it had been a water mill. 1992 |
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Chetwynd Park Estate stables, near NewportExterior of Chetwynd Park Estate stables 1992 |
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Pool Lodge, Chetwynd, near NewportExterior of Pool Lodge, (gamekeeper's house), Chetwynd Park showing Bel Williams. Located on the old Chester Road beside the Deer Park Pool. The house is a typical Chetwynd Estate sandstone building. 1995 |
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Millstone, Chetwynd, near NewportMillstone found near the old laundry, Chetwynd Park. 1992 |
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Church Lodge, Chetwynd, near NewportExterior of Church Lodge, Chetwynd Park. This lodge is opposite to St Michael & All Angels church. 1988 |
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Pigeon cote, Longford, near NewportPigeon cote at Home Farm, Longford. In the past baby pigeons, called 'squabs, were eaten. They were taken from their nests inside the cote before they could fly. 2006 |
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Cottages, Wellington Road, Church Aston, near Newport'Snailbeach Cottage' and another to the left on Wellington Road. Timber framed one-bedroomed thatched mining cottages. Similar to The Barracks and The Last Cottage. 2006 |
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38 Wellington Road, Church Aston, near Newport38, Wellington Road, Church Aston. Thatched cottage 2006 |
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Middle Lodge, Chetwynd Park, Chetwynd, near NewportExterior view of Middle Lodge, Chetwynd Park on old Chester Road. 1992 |
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Old Chetwynd School, near NewportExterior rear view of Chetwynd old school taken from boys playground. The archway was the way in for the pupils.The playground was cobbles and grass. During the War, part of it was dug up for a vegetable garden.To the left is the main school room. Image taken just prior to sale. 1988 |
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Masters House at Old School, Chetwynd, near NewportMaster's House, Old School, Chetwynd. Now a private house. 1990s |
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Chetwynd old church, near NewportLine drawing of Chetwynd old church, demolished 1866 and was situated on the site of the new church. This was very close to Chetwynd Hall, and was rebuilt by Robert Pigott in 1735. The six bells given by Robert Pigott were reinstated in the new church. Some of the oak panels were saved and put into the vestry and into the school, which was built at the same time. Pre 1866 Courtesy Shropshire Archives |
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St Michael & All Angels church, Chetwynd, near NewportBuilt with substantial contributions from the Burton Borough family of Chetwynd Hall. Built 1867. 1992 |
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St Mary's church, Longford, near NewportExterior and entrance to the Talbot Chapel showing font inside.This chapel is open occasionally to the public. 1986 |
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St Mary's church, Longford, near NewportInterior of Talbot chapel showing Talbot tomb/ |