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Views of the village New photos - Aug/Sept 2007 Remembrance Day Service 11/11/07 Hinckley Road
Roseway Sherwood Road
Hall's Sock factory - now private flats known as The Courtyard
The old hosiery factory employed many of the village's adults before becoming small business units and closing in the 1990s. It was then converted into flats.
Plaque on The Courtyard, Station Road, to commemorate the restoration of Hall's Clock, February 2002
The Golden Jubilee Clock The clock was renovated by the Charity of Thomas Barton to celebrate the Golden Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II in 2002. It was originally placed on the wall of Hall's factory on Station Road by a member of the Hall family.
High Street
Station Road, towards the canal... and towards the village - 6 April 2008
A favourite view of the village - from Dadlington Lane (photo by Jill Webster)
Wykin Lane
The Goldings Crown Hill, Station Road
Towards Church Walk (from St Margaret's Church) High Street - towards the church
Wartime bunker near Wykin Lane A favourite walk for many - from Higham Lane to Wykin Lane
The Cemetery, Hinckley Road
Hinckley Road Cemetery was purchased in 1883 for £205 and is one and a half acres in extent. It was not consecrated until 1917. To date some 1100 people have been buried within its confines. Details of all burials can be obtained from the Cemetery Administrator via the Parish Clerk. Entrance to new cemetery, Wykin Lane Winter sunshine and frost in the woodland area
Sunset over St. Margaret's Church... and a stormy evening
New flagpole on corner of Hinckley Road & Wykin Lane, Aug 2007
Flower trough on Main Street
The Last Straw!
Village cricket - 1st September 2007
Remembrance Day Service at the War Memorial in Hinckley Road Cemetery, 11th November 2007
Carols around the Christmas Tree - 21st December 2007
Sheep in snow near the canal - 6th April 2008
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War Memorial in the Cemetery
