by alhsadmin | Feb 18, 2026 | History
Old Anstey Adverts 1966 Explore some of the witty, charming, and informative advertising from Anstey in the 1960s, generously provided courtesy of Brian Kibble and the Anstey Millennium Collection. Click any image to view a larger version in our lightbox, or click...
by alhsadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | History
Thomas Sketchley of Anstey, Architect of Old John, Bradgate Some years ago our team was contacted by a family who are descendants of Thomas Sketchley, the architect commissioned by George Grey, the 5th Earl of Stamford, in 1784, to build the well known Leicestershire...
by alhsadmin | Feb 11, 2026 | History
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...
by alhsadmin | Jul 16, 2025 | History
The Savoy Garage – circa 1980 The Savoy Service Station and Garage, on Cropston Road, opened in the 1960s on the site of The Savoy Cinema and remained a village focal point until it closed in 1988. The Savoy Cinema was originally called The Coronet and the...
by alhsadmin | Jul 16, 2025 | History
Anstey Cot Parade – circa 1930s Prior to the National Health Service being established in 1948, hospitals depended on funding and donations from the general public. In Leicestershire, the parishes, including Anstey, played an important part in providing money...
by alhsadmin | Jul 16, 2025 | History
Bradgate Road – circa 1950 The photograph is looking down Bradgate Road to The Nook.In the distance, on the left is the Methodist Church that was demolished in 1973.The ‘roundabout’ in The Nook has a fence around it and is not completely round as today.There are...
