The Warwickshire newspapers of 1936 bear witness to a saddening tale of love and heartbreak in the long aftermath of war.
The tale revolves around Francis Arthur Roughead, occupant of Wasperton ...
Francis Willughby was born at Middleton Hall, Warwickshire, and is known for his Ornithologia libri tres in 1676 (the English edition, The Ornithology of Francis Willoughby. In three books wherein all the Birds ...
Frank Whittle’s achievements in both inventing and developing the jet engine are well-known and well-documented. Indeed, it is not unreasonable to call him one of Warwickshire’s more famous sons, especially ...
1 Two large fishponds SW of the village.
2 Two fishponds connected by a stream, apparently formed by the damming of a small valley. Both in use and stocked with fish. ...
Frankton fishponds, used for the breeding and storing of fish. They are of unknown date, and are still in use. They are situated 400m southwest of the church at Frankton.
1 Manor house and attached wall and outbuilding. Remodelled late 17th century, but with earlier origins. 18th century and 19th century alterations. Additions and alterations dated 1926 on rainwater head. ...
Frankton Manor House, a house that was built during the Post Medieval period. Alterations were made to it at a later date. The manor house is situated to the north east of the church.
1 House, square built of red brick, with tall encasement windows, probably of the late 17th century. The west doorway has a stone curved pediment and a window over ...
Freasley Hall, a square red brick house which was probably built during the Post Medieval period.
The Friends of the Warwickshire County Record Office recently purchased this rather lovely album of early 20th century photographs for Warwickshire County Record Office. Many of the 34 photographs have ...
Frederick Elisha Freer was a tent-maker and manufacturer of canvas goods throughout his life and many will remember his business in Smith Street and later West Street, Warwick. He was ...
Towards the end of 1960, big changes came about; the Rally-Racing Department at the Allesley Service Division was closed down, and Ken Richardson and a small number of people were ...
