Images

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.

AYZMU:P11-0104

1900 - 1910

View of Belvoir Road and the Wesleyan chapel, Coalville in probably early 1900's.

AYZMU:P11-0103

1900 - 1910

View of main street through Whitwick in probably early 1900's. Public house on left.

AYZMU:P11-0102

1760 - 1820

Lithograph by W. Gauci, published by Stannard and Dixon. View of Calke Abbey in 18th century.

AYZMU:P11-0101

1920 - 1930

Former industrial area, lead mining and lime production on the Staunton Harold estate (lime kilns still exist) around 1920's. Now reclaimed by woodland, area known as Dimminsdale.

AYZMU:P11-0100

1930

Maggy's cottage, near Ferrers Arms. Was lived in by John Johnson, butler to Laurence Shirley, 4th. Earl Ferrers, and was murdered by him 18th. January 1760. Photo taken in possibly 1950's.

AYZMU:P11-0099

1930

Lount primary school with children in playground. Around 1930's. Is now converted to residential use.

AYZMU:P11-0098

1930

Smoile tollgate, at Lount crossroads. Possibly just prior to demolition in 1930.

AYZMU:P11-0097

1850 - 1860

Smoile tollgate, at Lount crossroads. Demolished in 1930. Tariff above door has date 1836. Photo possibly 1850's. Window to right of door is bricked up (either removed or awaiting fitting?). Looks earlier than previous two photos.

AYZMU:P11-0096

1870 - 1880

Smoile tollgate, at Lount crossroads. Demolished in 1930. Tariff above door has date 1836. Photo possibly 1870's. Showing tollgate keepers: William Baker (who lived at Rose Cottage, Lount and was a coal higgler), daughter Mary Johnson, and her son Walter Johnson. Also Joseph Cherter, who ran the tollgate until it was closed. Others unidentified.

AYZMU:P11-0095

1860 - 1870

Smoile tollgate, at Lount crossroads. Demolished in 1930. Tariff above door has date 1836. Photo possibly 1860's. Probably showing William Baker, daughter Mary Johnson, and her son Walter Johnson.