Anstey Local History Society Our next meeting will be held on: Wednesday March 15thth 2023 at 7.30.p.m. at The Jubilee Hall, Stadon Road The Y Station at Beaumanor Hall and Garats Hay (The WWII Wireless Listening Service) Speaker: Mark Temple Members: Free Non-members: £3.00 http://www.ansteyhistory.com Tel:07870197958
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The History of Marwin Machine Tools, by Brian Kibble
The History of Marwin Machine Tools, by Brian Kibble The two founders of the Marwins were Ernie Hopwell and Derek Robinson – they both worked for the well known Wadkins woodworking and cutting tool machinery company on Leicester’s Green Lane and old Mr Wadkin had been hoping they would take over after his retirement –…
“Army Days” – Recollections of being a soldier by Tony Muddimer
“Army Days” – Recollections of being a soldier by Tony Muddimer “I left Loughborough by rail on the morning of 5th November as Mr Tony Muddimer and arrived at Norton Barracks Worcester and became Sapper Muddimer 22933638 Royal Engineers. We had an introductory briefing in which we were told that it was to be an…
This Saturday 4 Nov: Anstey’s “John Bull” to Feature on Great British Car Journeys
On Saturday November 2nd at 8pm on Channel 4, Great British Car Journeys will feature Anstey’s very own “John Bull.” Don’t miss it! The photo below was taken during filming at Stonehurst in September – you can see Peter Davidson on the left; Tom Duffin on the right. Read more about John Bull here: “John…
Enquiry Answered: Did the framework knitters use wool from local sheep?
Enquiry: The framework knitters in Anstey – did they make woollen stockings and if so did they use wool from local sheep? When boot and shoe manufacture took over were they using hides from local cattle? (hence Harry Roberts Leather Tannery – when did that come into existence?). If that’s the case, did local farms…
Enquiry Answered: Was there ever a paper mill?
Enquiry: Were there/are there Anstey businesses using cardboard (for boxes) and paper, e.g. Anstey Wallpaper, Artisan Press, Suburban Press, Ulverscroft Large Print Books. Where did the paper/cardboard come from originally? Was there ever a paper mill? (as in Papermill Row, Paper Mill Close). I’m aware of Broughton’s Timber Yard – was the timber used for…
Enquiry Answered: What was the old building behind Bradgate Brides?
Enquiry: What the old tall building behind Bradgate Brides was originally used for? There’s a sign on the wall LUXURY OFFICES TO LET. Brian Kibble Replies: The building in The Nook (near) you refer to was originally built in the 1870’s for Burton and Stone boot and shoe factory – the machinery was driven by…
“John Bull” – Anstey’s first full-sized motor vehicle
The Story of John Bull” “Fifty years ago (1969) as I was preparing for Anstey’s Local History Exhibition, Anstey’s George Salisbury answered our appeal for photographs and sent me the 1909 picture of the arrival of John Bull and shortly afterwards Josie Bryan put forward the picture of John Bull at it’s garage in Church…
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