Ashby museum has an archive of over 3000 photographs – both original and copies. This page allows people to view the main group of photographs, but does not include photographs in specialist collections as these often include ones that are not in our primary area of interest. Larger images may be viewed at the museum during opening hours, and copies for private use may be purchased.
This page also allows access to details of artefacts (physical objects) held by the museum. Please note that when changing between photographs and artefacts, the classification list is only updated after the first search.
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AYZMU:P14-0178
1960 - 1963
Derby Road with Holdrons building in background in the 1960's. The wooden shed was used to sell sweets and cigarettes when the cinema was open (located opposite side of the road. Cinema closed in 1963. ) Reason for the people marching is unknown, but right hand side of rear trio is Tom Pearson, and middle of the ladies trio is Peggy Marks.
AYZMU:P14-0177
1823
Ivanhoe Baths as viewed from the Bath Grounds around 1823. Exact date unknown. Building opened
in 1822, dome was demolished in 1883.
AYZMU:P14-0176
1947
Ivanhoe Baths as viewed from the Bath Grounds in 1823 Building opened
in 1822, dome was demolished in 1883. Card was used as a Christmas card by Marjorie Mammatt in Christams 1947
AYZMU:P14-0175
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development. A Mid 19th century dinner plate. Quite a lot was found on the site suggesting someone had thrown out their whole dinner service!!
AYZMU:P14-0174
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development. The underside of a 19th century dinner plate showing it was made by H.Wileman, Foley Works in Longport, Staffs.
AYZMU:P14-0173
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development. Yellow and blue pottery from Swadlincote. This is everyday kitchenware from the 19th century. The dendric patterns seen here were started in the late 18th century in Stoke on Trent. Sharp's Pottery in Swadlincote took it up and used it throughout the 19th century.
AYZMU:P14-0172
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development.. Various pieces of pottery from the top of the stone drain, dating from the mid 17th century. Some pieces are "Midland Yellow" table ware. The piece with holes in is the base of colander. There are also some pieces of tinglazed pottery which are better quality.
AYZMU:P14-0171
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development. Lid of medieval pot.
AYZMU:P14-0170
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development. The rim of a dish dating from the 15th century. The gritty appearance of the glaze helps to date this piece. It denotes a change in the pottery making process. This piece would have been hard fired. Earlier pottery was softer.
AYZMU:P14-0169
8.2012
Archaeological dig at the Cottage, St. Helen's churchyard . Prior to building of a new church hall, after a preliminary assessment in September 2011 which showed a significant archaeology from several different eras existed, (see previous photos) a full dig took place in summer 2012. Carried out by Trent & Peak Archaeology. I/C Lee Elliot BA, ArcSci,PGDip, Head of Project Development. Dress pins used to hold clothing together when worn. The longer the pin, the earlier it is.
