This month we have been busy researching the histories of 3 Stowupland Homes.The above cottage no longer exists as Jacobs Cottage was demolished in the last century and new bungalows built in its place.Neil Langridge has been researching the history behind Uplands . Although it is no longer in Stowupland it was until the 1930's.The third property may have been one of the oldest in Stowupland although it doesn't look…
I hope you all had an enjoyable Coronation Weekend. Unfortunately no one took a photo to compare our 2023 celebrations on the Green with the above 1953 image. We didnt have a marquee on the Green but we had plenty of family picnics and the Beacon was again lit. Perhaps you would like to test your knowledge of Stowupland with a 2023 Royalty Related Quiz, or just go straight to…
The featured image remembers one of our older thatched properties that was demolished in the 20th century. We still have many homes that can trace their origins back to the 14th or even the 13th century though many hide their histories behind a more modern exterior. This building was known as Malting Cottages or Croft Farmhouse and stood at the entrance to Malting Lane, off the A1120 In our newsletter…
March is Women's History Month, at SLHG committee meeting we got thinking about local ladies who had played important roles in our village, such as Ena Carter, Ada Kinch and Mary Bloom. Without Ena's hard work researching Stowupland's local history would be a lot more time consuming, SLHG is extremely grateful for the foundations she laid down for us. Ada Kinch was an inspirational head teacher for our local children,…
This autograph comes from the 1930's autograph book of Margaret and her sister Ivy Catchpole. it seems appropriate for the start of a new year. Our meetings for 2025 started with a presentation from a local carpenter Rick Lewis. Jerry will write up his talk in next month's updates but what made this talk so fascinating was his collection of images showing medieval craftsmen at work There are 2 write…
