Ivy House History Written by Stuart Dixon

Old photo of Ivy House in Spaldwick

Local history enthusiast Stuart Dixon has been continuing to beaver away unearthing the historical secrets of Spaldwick. This week, Stuart brings you the interesting history of Ivy House, situated in High Street, Spaldwick.

Stuart says, “Ivy House is the oldest continually habited house in Spaldwick and has a fascinating history.” He continues, “There are connections to the Rebellion against Elizabeth I, the saving of the life of Charles I during the Civil War, prisoners in The Tower, the family of well-known local architect and historian Sidney Inskip Ladds and even Pennsylvania!”

You can view the document (in PDF format) by clicking on the following link:

Ivy House Spaldwick – A Short History and Some Interesting Facts by Stuart Dixon

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