Author: Roy York

William Bull was born in Irthlingborough on 22nd December, 1738 into a family of good Puritan stock whose forefathers were yeomen. William was the third son of John Bull, who although he belonged to […]

Ever heard of Theobalds? I don’t know about you, but when I visit a church, I do like to pick up a Parish Magazine and browse through it. As well as information regarding services, […]

On this day in 1388 Irthlingborough College was established.
On this day in 1824 the Friends of the Abolition of Slavery…
On this day in 1949 young members of the Salvation Army travelled to Bedford…
On this day in 1952, Elizabeth II became queen…

You may well have heard the bells of St. Peter’s many times but have you ever actually listened to them? What you hear is certainly not unique but is very unusual.

In the twenty or so years leading up to the outbreak of war in 1914, cycle racing was hugely popular and venues such as Fallowfield in Manchester, Crystal Palace in London and Home Park in Plymouth drew crowds equal to those attending professional football matches today. In the East Midlands likewise, large crowds were drawn to attend events comprising of both athletics and cycle racing, many promoted by established football, rugby, cricket and athletic clubs.

Ernest Arthur Harrison was summoned for unlawfully keeping for private use a certain explosive without having obtained a certificate from the Chief of Police at Finedon.
The defendant admitted taking two little bits of explosive home but didn’t mean any harm.

Mrs Mavis Perkins has donated a Free Gardeners collarette to the Society Archive – many thanks Mavis.