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Markfield History Group
Markfield Hill Hole Quarry
Markfield Hill is noted for its very hard granite, was a quarry from the mid 1850s and its wire-rope way made international news.
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History Group speakers and meetings 2024
Find out about the meetings and speakers arranged by the Markfield Local History Group.
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Markfield Scouts
Markfield Scouts was started in 1948 by Gordon Chesterton. Find out more about the Group's history.
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A look back at History Group meetings in 2023
Read a summary of the meetings arranged by the Markfield Local History Group in 2023.
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Markfield Carnivals c1937-1939 on film
Carnivals at Markfield were filmed over several years, probably from c1937 to 1939, by local cinema manager George Weston.
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Maps
Old maps can be fascinating! This webpage is being developed to provide a selection for Markfield and the surrounding area.
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Trade Directories
Access the pages for Markfield from selected directories across the years and find the link to a larger collection.
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Markfield Occupations
An account of Michael Ball's research into the population and occupations of Markfield from 1600 to 1900.
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Markfield in the 1840s
This article by Di Lockley appeared in The Herald.
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Ancient Markfield Football
This article by Di Lockley appeared in The Herald.
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Markfield Conservation Area
An appraisal and review of the Markfield Conservation Area was completed in 2010.
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The County Sanatorium and Isolation Hospital
The County Sanatorium and Isolation Hospital on the outskirts of the village opened in 1932 and closed in 1985.
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Village Walk, Trail and Information Board
Find out more about guided walks, the village trail leaflet and the information board.
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Main St. - Streets of days gone by
Main St. has been home to many of the village's residents, shops, pubs and churches. Learn about its history and see lots of old pictures.
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The Green, Hill Side and Queen St. - Streets of days gone by
The Green has been the centre of the village for many years. Learn about its history and see old pictures.
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Ashby Road and Leicester Road - Streets of days gone by
Ashby Rd was the old turnpike road from Leicester to Ashby, later becoming the A50. Learn more about its history.
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Forest Road and Little Markfield - Streets of days gone by
Forest Rd gained its name as the road out to the forest. Learn more about its history and see some old photos.
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London Road and Birchfield Avenue -Streets of days gone by
Why is London Road so called, you may ask? Learn more about its history and see some early photos.
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The Nook - Streets of days gone by
Nestling quietly off of Main St, The Nook is an old street. See how it looked 100 years ago.
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