Markfield Co-op
The Markfield Co-op opened around 1868/1869. It occupied the same site until 2014.
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Markfield Local History Group
The Memorial and Miners' Welfare Institute (Main Street)
In many ways, the story of the Institute says a lot about the development of the village in the second half of the Twentieth Century.
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The Cemetery, Leicester Road
Markfield's Leicester Road Cemetery opened in 1888 and is still in use.
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The Quarryman's Arms
The Quarryman's Arms Inn was on Queen Street. The original cottages date from the early 1700.
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Markfield Local History Group
Stoneywell Gardens Pictures
Here is a selection of photos of the Stoneywell Gardens in the spring time.
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Markfield Local History Group
Ulverscroft Manor
Members of the History Group are researching the history of Ulverscroft Manor, now home to the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation.
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War Memorials
Markfield did not have a memorial showing the names of all the fallen of the village until 2014.
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Markfield Local History Group
Men who died in World War One (1914-1918)
The history of the Markfield men who died in the Great War and are on the village war memorial is being added as time allows.
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A very brief overview of the World Wars
This page provides a brief overview of the events leading up to the start and end of the two world wars.
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Transport in Markfield
Today, Markfield has excellent road links in the A50 and the M1. Long gone are the horse drawn carts and steam vehicles of yesteryear.
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Browns Blue buses
More than 60 years have passed since Browns Blue ceased its network of services in West Leicestershire.
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M1 Motorway
The face, noise and fame of Markfield changed again in 1965 with the opening of the M1.
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Religion and Churches
For many years, religious life in the village centred around the Parish Church. However, by the mid 18th Century, the Church of England...
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Markfield Local History Group
The Parish Church of St Michael and All Angels
The Church traces its origins to the twelfth century and in the South wall are five carved zigzag stones considered to be of Norman...
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Markfield Local History Group
St Michael's Church Burial Records and Monuments
The History Group has a copy of a book by Canon Willett which records the monumental inscriptions in the church and churchyard...
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Markfield Local History Group
St Michael's Church Parish Register - early family names, 1571 to 1784
Local historian Di Lockley has researched and tabulated the names in the first Parish Register.
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Methodist and Congregational
This page is under development and will chart the progress of the Methodist and Congregational churches in the village.
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Markfield Local History Group
2019 meetings, events and visits
The History Group once again had a busy and interesting year in 2019, with a range of topics, speakers and visits
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Markfield Local History Group
2018 meetings and events
The History Group had a busy and interesting year in 2018, with a range of topics, speakers and visits.
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Markfield Local History Group
2017 meetings and events
Our 2017 meetings included the Ashby Canal, occupations of Markfield, a visit to Leicester Cathedral, the struggle for women's suffrage,...
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