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.

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1938 (pre)

On north side, opposite Loudoun Memorial, corner Bath Street and Station Road, premises of Edward Louch (coach builder, wheelwright). Established 1872. Ran business from his home. Demolished in 1938. Foundations laid for cinema on site, but WW2 intervened and it was never finished.

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1911

Procession to celebrate coronation of George V. Baptist Church float.

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1927 (pre)

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church. FLora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Hastings, Duchess of Norfolk (died 11 April 1887) left jewllery to be sold to build a Catholic church in Ashby. Her husband Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk, sold the jewels and built this church in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the invocation of Our Lady of Lourdes. Foundation stone laid 1913. Overhead cable for tramway visible so photo dated pre 1927.

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1990 circa

Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic church around 1990. FLora Paulyna Hetty Barbara Hastings, Duchess of Norfolk (died 11 April 1887) left jewllery to be sold to build a Catholic church in Ashby. Her husband Henry, 15th Duke of Norfolk, sold the jewels and built this church in honour of the Blessed Virgin Mary, under the invocation of Our Lady of Lourdes. Foundation stone laid 1913. Photo dated by F reg car visible (1988 when new).

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1904

Breedon Sunday School Outing - participants photographed with Rawdon Terrace in background. Hastings Town Band is out and wagons are beautifully decorated. Banner with "Long Live Mr and Mrs Shields" can be seen. They paid for outing as a trustee of Lord Donington and Earl of Loudoun estates. Seated on bench are Lady Flora Hastings and Lady Betty Hastings either side of correspondent's grandfather. The letter (P10-0885) from "Gillies" of Walton House, Isley Walton, explains fully the background to this photo.

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1960 - 1969

The horse trough opposite the Royal Hotel. Originally on the road (when site behind was the cattle market). Later moved on to footpath, where it is still sited. On front is an inscription "In memory of ........ one who loved animals 1893". Removed words "Ashby de la Zouch were chipped away prior to the war (? 1st or 2nd World War) in case of invasion by the Germans. Photo dated by age of cars visible over the road in Royal Hotel car park. Note sign: Crest Pantry, Open 12-2p.m. at entrance.

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1932

Flood water just to left of LMS railway bridge. Flood water pouring in from Bath Grounds to the left.

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1932

Looking outbound towards junction of Tamworth Road and Lower Packington Road. Flood water under LMS railway bridge. Flood water pouring in from Bath Grounds to the left.

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11.2005

Site of old cattle market opposite Royal Hotel. Top photo - Fairweathers Carpets. Lower photo - Haywards Motors. Taken immediately prior to demolition in preparation for the building of Royal Mews (residential apartments) on the site.

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11.2005

Site of old cattle market opposite Royal Hotel. Top photo - Fairweathers Carpets. Lower photo - Haywards Motors. Taken immediately prior to demolition in preparation for the building of Royal Mews (residential apartments) on the site.