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 [Continue Reading]
Spaldwick Sign Commemorates the Chandler Brothers
Spaldwick Parish Council recommended that the development of dwellings on Thrapston Road, adjacent to Pound Close, be named Chandlers – to commemorate the untimely deaths of two brothers from Spaldwick, who gave their lives during the First World War 1914-1918. The proposal was put forward by Cllr Richard Johnson, who ultimately paid for the sign to be [Continue Reading]
Stuart Dixon Publishes History of Manor Farm
Spaldwick resident and local history enthusiast Stuart Dixon has produced a document on the history of Manor Farm in the village to coincide with its restoration. We will be bringing the latest photos of its restoration shortly! You can view the document (in PDF format) by clicking on the image below, or the following link: Manor [Continue Reading]
Richard Johnson Seeks Feedback On Manor Farmhouse
Over the last four months, Richard Johnson has conducted extensive research into the historical features of Manor Farmhouse. He has uncovered evidence to show, in particular, that the windows at one time looked as shown in the images. Before he goes forward to ask for listed building consent, he would like the opinion of Spaldwick [Continue Reading]
Internal Photos of Manor Farmhouse
As promised in our last blog post, we are delighted to provide you with the first photographs taken of the inside of Manor Farmhouse in Spaldwick. Thanks to Richard Johnson for providing access. You can find the full set of internal photos by clicking on the following link: View internal photographs of Manor Farmhouse in [Continue Reading]
Manor Farm Photos and November Diary Entry
Manor Farmhouse is a grade II listed building on the High Street of Spaldwick. Manor Farm was recently purchased by Richard Johnson, who is now in the process of renovating the site. As can be seen on the old aerial photo below, Manor Farm encompasses both the Farmhouse and extensive outbuildings. The timber frame and [Continue Reading]
Restoration of Manor Farm House
Latest! View Manor Farm Photos and November 2014 Diary Entry It is fantastic to see that work is well underway by Richard Johnson Restorations of Somersham to restore Manor Farm House in Spaldwick. Manor Farm is a timber-framed and tiled house with projecting upper storey along the street front. It was probably built about 1628, when [Continue Reading]
Old Photos Donated by Huntingdonshire District Council
Thank you to Louise Brown of Huntingdonshire District Council for providing eight old photographs of Spaldwick, from an 1950 advert survey undertaken by the Council. You can view the new photos by clicking on the following link: Old photographs of Spaldwick The photo above shows Walton Stores, with adverts for Brooke Bond Tea, Lyons Tea [Continue Reading]
Spaldwick Dims for Lights Out
Last night – between 10pm and 11pm – Spaldwick became much darker, as many residents took part in Lights Out. This ended the day of ceremonies across the country marking 100 years since Britain entered World War One. On the left is one of the many images posted by Spaldwick residents, with the caption, “Our [Continue Reading]
The Axe and Compasses
Thank you very much to Elizabeth Smith for providing a huge range of old Spaldwick photos to add to the Spaldwick archive. Here is a photo of the Axe and Compasses Inn taken by Rev Holland before 1899. You’ll see the name plate above the door bears the name of the landlady – Mrs Alice [Continue Reading]