Markfield Local History GroupMarkfield Co-operative SocietyThe Co-operative shopping empire was started by the Rochdale Pioneers in the 1840’s. Like many villages, Markfield originally had its own...
Markfield Local History GroupThe Memorial and Miners' Welfare Institute (Main Street)"In many ways the story of the Institute says a lot about the development of the village over the last 40 years. The Institute...
Markfield Local History GroupThe County Sanatorium and Isolation HospitalThe County Sanatorium and Isolation Hospital (the "Markfield Hospital") on Ratby Lane was opened in September 1932 by Sir George...
Markfield Local History GroupThe Village Cemetery, Leicester RoadMarkfield's Leicester Road Cemetery opened in 1888. The first burial was that of Mary Toon, aged 17. Her headstone was inscribed by...
Markfield Local History GroupStoneywell Gardens PicturesHere is a selection of photos of the Stoneywell Gardens in the spring time.