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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2012

Ashby Castle in 2012

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2012

A 2012 view of the Royal Hotel. Built by Robert Chaplin 1826-1827. Was known as the Hastings Hotel until approx 1839. Built as a prestigious family hotel for patrons of the Ivanhoe Baths. Note sign for "P Ernest Howe, agent for Hill and Sons, Pale and Burton Ales". Also poster for "Show" - which is NOT the agricultural show which did not start until 1914. Percy Bagnall, who is in photo and was 5 years old at the time, gave photo to then manager of the Royal - Dick Fenning in 1958.

AYZMU:P15-0143

2012

A 2012 view of front facade of Manor House with castle ruins on right. Date unknown, but post 1920 as Manor House extension in place.

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1928 pre

Sir Joseph Hood (right) and Mr. TomOrton (left) standing in what is now Hood Park. The ground was gifted to the town by Sir Joseph in 1928. The main gates were donated by Mr. Orton.

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1920 - 1925

Snarestone railway station in probably the early 1920's.

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2014 - 2015

No. 41 was the Old George, then refurbished in the 2000's and became the Zeus bar, and then again refurbished in around 2010 and became The George (see top photo April 2014). Note: the original George Inn was No. 50 Market Street, on opposite side of the road (now an estate agent). First change of use for premises in 2014, to a bookmakers - Betfred. See second photo August 2015.

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1963 - 1964

Rotary Club of Ashby de la Zouch,1963-64 Fred Johnson's second term as president.

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Probably the Ashby butchers on a day out in Windsor in probably the 1950's. People in the rear of boat identified as follows: lady seated,in white coat Lucy Baker, lady with white headscarf Rachel Harrison, other lady with headscarf Norma Hughes, man standing to left Jack Harrison.

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2012

A 2012 photo of previous. Businesses identified - the black and white building is now LOROS charity chop, three bow windows. No.53 remains in ownership of the Bullen family, but ground floor now ladies dress shops.

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2012

Cottage Hospital, Leicester Road in 2012