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 Military Medal for Quorn Soldier  Military Medal for Quorn Soldier
Loughborough Echo - 20th July 1945 The Military Medal has been awarded to Cpl W ...... cont.
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 Postcard of Quorndon Terrace  Postcard of Quorndon Terrace
This postcard was posted on 29th Aug 1905 and shows four houses on Leicester Road, known ...... cont.
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 Quorn Court  Quorn Court
Quorn Court is now 26 High Street and has been turned into flats. It was originally built ...... cont.
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 Postcard of Loughborough Road  Postcard of Loughborough Road
This postcard was posted in 1906 and shows the left hand side of Loughborough Road, ...... cont.
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 Rose Cottage  Rose Cottage
Rose Cottage was a substantial house on Loughborough Road next to 'The Hurst' (now The ...... cont.
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 Quorn Floods 1977  Quorn Floods 1977
Loughborough Echo - 4th March 1977 Quorn Cross, which is a well-known danger point ...... cont.
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 Corner of School Lane c1940s.    Corner of School Lane c1940s.
Mr Allen's cycle shop is to the right. Pratt's motor spirit pump stands by the roadside.
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 Station Road c1905  Station Road c1905
This photograph was taken on Station Road looking towards the Apple Tree.
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 Freehold Street  Freehold Street
Preparing for the V.E Day celebrations
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 Cottages on Wood Lane
  Cottages on Wood Lane
The cottages were built by Wrights for their workers in 1893-94.
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 Banks cottages  Banks cottages
An early photograph of the Banks cottages, demolished in the 1980s. This photograph was ...... cont.
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 Banks cottages  Banks cottages
After the road widening and erection of safety railings c1905.
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 Quorn Methodist Football Club 1940  Quorn Methodist Football Club 1940
In 1940 the team beat Leicester City 3-2 at Filbert Street to win the Leicestershire ...... cont.
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 Quorn Cricket Club  Quorn Cricket Club
Founded in 1872, the first 'club' was on a field on Leicester Road. Then in 1889 a ...... cont.
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 Watercolour by W E Cooke, 1889  Watercolour by W E Cooke, 1889
W E Cooke was a local artist who lived at Brook House (where Hall Leys now is). This ...... cont.
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 Westfield House  Westfield House
Situated on Loughborough Road, near to the junction with Woodhouse Road, the house is ...... cont.
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 Station Road looking towards the village centre c1905  Station Road looking towards the village centre c1905
Station Road was known as Barrow Street at this time. Most of the buildings in the ...... cont.
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 Loughborough Road c1906  Loughborough Road c1906
Looking toward the village centre. . The photograph nicely illustrate the changing ...... cont.
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 Quorn 'Cross' c1910  Quorn 'Cross' c1910
A fine photograph of the centre of the village showing the now demolished Brook House in ...... cont.
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 Leicester Road and Wright's Mill  Leicester Road and Wright's Mill
A photograph taken in the early years of the twentieth century, making the village look ...... cont.
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 Carr's Boot Shop c1930  Carr's Boot Shop c1930
The shop stood on the corner of Leicester Road, opposite the Village Hall.
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 Corner Shop in Barrow Road 1902  Corner Shop in Barrow Road 1902
Now Hannah's Chocolates [2010].
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 The Royal Oak 1896  The Royal Oak 1896
The Royal Oak was originally several cottages. At one time the main entrance was through ...... cont.
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 The Old Bull's Head  The Old Bull's Head
Located on the High Street and now subdivided into flats, the Old Bull's Head has a ...... cont.
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 Leicester Road  Leicester Road
Photograph probably taken in the 1920s. The sign in the foreground on the right reads ...... cont.
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 Early view of Woodhouse Road  Early view of Woodhouse Road
Known in the past as 'Station Road', this shows West Field farmhouse to the south of ...... cont.
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 Meeting Street  Meeting Street
Formerly known as Wood Street or Wood Gate, this photograph shows the Blacksmith's Arms ...... cont.
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 The Floods of 1901  The Floods of 1901
Extract from Parish Magazine, January 1901 The floods which closed the old year and ...... cont.
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 The Gas Works  The Gas Works
The Gas House or Works was constructed in 1853 by the River Soar on land called 'The ...... cont.
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 Air Raid Precaution members c1944  Air Raid Precaution members c1944
Air Raid Precaution members wore the mixture of uniform and private clothing which marked ...... cont.
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 The Blacksmiths on Meeting Street  The Blacksmiths on Meeting Street
The smithy was in the ownership of the Holmes family for over 100 years. It was still in ...... cont.
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 The Dower House  The Dower House
Located in the centre of the village, The Dower House belonged to the Farnhams of the ...... cont.
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 Local Gale Damage 1962  Local Gale Damage 1962
Loughborough Echo - 16th February 1962 A tremendous gale which sprang up during Sunday ...... cont.
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 Quorn UDC - Improving a dangerous corner  Quorn UDC - Improving a dangerous corner
Loughborough Monitor and Herald - 3rd September 1925 The monthly meeting of Quorn UDC ...... cont.
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 Quorn Conservative Club - history of the building  Quorn Conservative Club - history of the building
Extracted from the original deeds by Joyce Elliott. From the Diamond Jubilee Brochure ...... cont.
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 Loughborough Road, Quorn  Loughborough Road, Quorn
An early view of Loughborough Road. New Quorn House is behind the railings on the right ...... cont.
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 Leicester Road in flood 1933  Leicester Road in flood 1933
Two similar images of Leicester Road in flood. Taken from the property to the left of the ...... cont.
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 Men's Institute for Quorn - to brighten village life 1925  Men's Institute for Quorn - to brighten village life 1925
Loughborough Monitor and Herald - 1st October 1925 A very laudable effort is being ...... cont.
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 Quorn Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund 1918  Quorn Sailors' and Soldiers' Fund 1918
Loughborough Herald - 29th August 1918 Fancy Dress Parade In aid of the local ...... cont.
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 Quorn Primary School - compulsory purchase 1957  Quorn Primary School - compulsory purchase 1957
29th March 1957 Quorn Primary School - compulsory purchase of Burton's ...... cont.
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 Quorn Fete August 1917  Quorn Fete August 1917
Round the Maypole at the Quorn Fete on behalf of the Soldiers Fund. The annual parade ...... cont.
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 Singular Announcement 1840  Singular Announcement 1840
Preston Chronicle - 10th October 1840 On Tuesday last, the good folks of Quorndon were ...... cont.
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 Quorn man hooks 70lb shark 1957  Quorn man hooks 70lb shark 1957
Loughborough Monitor - 2nd August 1957 After a tremendous 20 minutes' battle a blue ...... cont.
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 The Bells of St Bartholomew's Church, Quorn  The Bells of St Bartholomew's Church, Quorn
Loughborough Echo - 5th April 1935 The fine turreted tower of Quorn Church is in the ...... cont.
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 The history of Quorn Havelock FC  The history of Quorn Havelock FC
Loughborough Echo 8th Feb 1935 Great excitement prevailed among the youth of Quorn on ...... cont.
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 Quorn Family link with St Bartholomew's  Quorn Family link with St Bartholomew's
Loughborough Monitor - 1st May 1959. The Westley family who live at 51 Farnham Street, ...... cont.
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 Mr Charles Camp - Three times wounded, escaped and married  Mr Charles Camp - Three times wounded, escaped and married
Loughborough Monitor - 24th April 1959 Sentenced to death for escaping from a ...... cont.
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 Stan downs nine faggots to become champion  Stan downs nine faggots to become champion
Loughborough Echo - 7th July 1972 It is hardly surprising that Stan Coulsell will not ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - October 1895  Quorndon Parish Magazine - October 1895
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1895  Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1895
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Cottages on High Street c1963  Cottages on High Street c1963
This photograph is lodged with the record office in Leicester. The map handwritten on the ...... cont.
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 The Lodge, Meeting Street, Quorn  The Lodge, Meeting Street, Quorn
The lodge and gates to Quorn House are visible in the middle distance. Facer's woodyard ...... cont.
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 Cottage on High Street  Cottage on High Street
This photograph is lodged with the record office in Leicester. The map handwritten on ...... cont.
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 Station Road cottages - January 1969
  Station Road cottages - January 1969
This photograph is lodged with the record office, Leicester. The writing on the back ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - October 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - October 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - December 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - December 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - May 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - May 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - June 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - June 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - July 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - July 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - August 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - August 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - September 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - September 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Howlett's Bus Company 1972  Howlett's Bus Company 1972
This is a picture of a Howlett's bus passing through Quorn in June 1972. The Howlett's ...... cont.
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 Rawlins Grammar School 1921  Rawlins Grammar School 1921
The photograph below was contributed by Ian Aitken. His mother (then Muriel Olive ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - January 1892  Quorndon Parish Magazine - January 1892
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - December 1891  Quorndon Parish Magazine - December 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1891  Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Advertisement by T. Lucas, Quorn, 1891  Advertisement by T. Lucas, Quorn, 1891
This advert appeared in the Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1891. The ...... cont.
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 Advertisement by W. H. Backhouse, Quorn, 1891  Advertisement by W. H. Backhouse, Quorn, 1891
This advert appeared in the Quorndon Parish Magazine - November 1891. The ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - April 1891  Quorndon Parish Magazine - April 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 The Quorndon Parish Magazine - May 1891  The Quorndon Parish Magazine - May 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 The Quorndon Parish Magazine - August 1891  The Quorndon Parish Magazine - August 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 The Quorndon Parish Magazine - October 1891  The Quorndon Parish Magazine - October 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - March 1891  Quorndon Parish Magazine - March 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - February 1891  Quorndon Parish Magazine - February 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Quorndon Parish Magazine - January 1891  Quorndon Parish Magazine - January 1891
St Bartholomew's Quorndon and St Mary-in-the-Elms, Woodhouse. Note - this is a large ...... cont.
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 Freehold Street Coronation Party  Freehold Street Coronation Party
12th June 1953 - Loughborough Monitor Freehold Street Coronation party in Quorn on ...... cont.
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 Quorn Baptist Church  Quorn Baptist Church
This transcription of a 1960 pamphlet by Mr Wilfred Mee, foreword by Pastor Cooper, has ...... cont.
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 Quorn War Weapons Week  Quorn War Weapons Week
Loughborough Echo - 30th May 1941 A fine turn-out. War Weapons Week in the ...... cont.
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 Quorn War Weapons Week  Quorn War Weapons Week
Loughborough Echo - 13th June 1941 Wednesday: £22,700. Wednesday was the high day of ...... cont.
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 Sykes brothers meet on leave 1944  Sykes brothers meet on leave 1944
31st March 1944 The three sons of Mr and Mrs Leonard Sykes of Castledine-street, ...... cont.
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 St Bartholomew's Football Team 1950 - 1951  St Bartholomew's Football Team 1950 - 1951
Ian Aitken is on the left of the goalie. To the immediate left of the capt holding the ...... cont.
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 St Bartholomew's Football Team 1951 - 1952  St Bartholomew's Football Team 1951 - 1952
In the centre holding the football is Ian Aitken. At the end of the row on right is ...... cont.
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 US Paratroopers on Company Street at Camp Quorn 1944  US Paratroopers on Company Street at Camp Quorn 1944
Three paratroopers of H Co 505 PIR pose on the company street at Camp Quorn in England's ...... cont.
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 US soldier Richard A Vargas, Camp Quorn 1944  US soldier Richard A Vargas, Camp Quorn 1944
Richard A Vargas standing on H Company street in Camp Quorn, England getting ready for ...... cont.
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 US soldier Private Leon Vassar, Camp Quorn 1944  US soldier Private Leon Vassar, Camp Quorn 1944
Camp Quorn, England. H. 505 Company Street - Pvt Leon Vassar and Clyde Greene at ...... cont.
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 US troops at Camp Quorn prior to D-Day 1944  US troops at Camp Quorn prior to D-Day 1944
February 1944 at Camp in Quorn, England. Paratroopers of H. Co. 505 Parachute Infantry ...... cont.
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 A farm at Quorn 300 years ago  A farm at Quorn 300 years ago
by the Rev E Foord-Kelcey. Article written in 1908. It is recommended that reference ...... cont.
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 The Home Farm of the Nether Hall  The Home Farm of the Nether Hall
Submitted by Kate Hutchinson Story written in 1991 The old stone farm house still ...... cont.
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 The Shuttlewood Story  The Shuttlewood Story
William Shuttlewood and his Family - Quorn Photographer 1905 to 1910. William ...... cont.
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 Evacuees in Mansfield Street, Quorn  Evacuees in Mansfield Street, Quorn
Barbara Haines (nee Postans) and John Pritchard were evacuated to stay with Mr and Mrs ...... cont.
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 Postcard of Quorn - Multiview  Postcard of Quorn - Multiview
This postcard contains six photographs and although they are small, the quality is such ...... cont.
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 US 82nd Airborne Division  US 82nd Airborne Division
505th Parachute Infantry Regiment Introduction The 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment ...... cont.
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 1st Quorn Scouts   1st Quorn Scouts
This photograph of 1st Quorn Scouts was taken around 1911 in the back garden of Raven ...... cont.
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 Stocks, prize-fighting, swimming brook and a strike at church  Stocks, prize-fighting, swimming brook and a strike at church
Loughborough Echo - Friday 3rd August 1928 Quorn is perhaps as well off as most places ...... cont.
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 Quorn group to dance in France  Quorn group to dance in France
Loughborough Monitor - 21st September 1973 Nine members of the Quorn Folk Dancing Club ...... cont.
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 Air Raid Shelter Poster  Air Raid Shelter Poster
Poster advertising air raid shelter construction. Relating to World War II. No shelter ...... cont.
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 Urban District Council - nuisance in Woodhouse-lane, Quorn  Urban District Council - nuisance in Woodhouse-lane, Quorn
Loughborough Herald - 4th January 1900 The monthly meeting of this Council was held at ...... cont.
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 Urban District Council - medical report, the health of the village  Urban District Council - medical report, the health of the village
Loughborough Herald - 8th February 1900 The monthly meeting of this Council was held ...... cont.
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 Urban District Council meeting - proposal by Mr Farnham  Urban District Council meeting - proposal by Mr Farnham
Loughborough Herald - 7th June 1900 The monthly meeting of this Council was held at ...... cont.
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