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Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Market cross. Built in 1280. It was erected by the Burgesses and others who used the market. It was commonly used to bind oaths and contracts were made before it.
Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
John White Close. Opened in 1951 by Mrs John White. The buildings were designed by Sir Albert Richardson, a leading architect, at the request of John White.
John White Close, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Charles Parker building. After a fire the Charles Parker, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers factory was rebuilt in 1906. Purchased by John White for shoe manufacturing in 1936. The building was renovated by the Rolton Group following its purchase in 1989.
Midland Road, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Walnut tree. This tree is reported to be approximately 500 years old and as far back as Henry VII's reign it was known as the "Ancient Tree".
North End, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Chichele College. Founded in 1422 by Archbishop Henry Chichele. It fell into disrepair following the dissolution of the monasteries by Henry VIII and was used as an inn and a farm.
Chichele College, College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Former Swan pub. Henry V gave Archbishop Chichele permission to build Chichele College in 1422. The funding to erect and maintain the College came from Chichele's properties in Essex and Higham, including the revenue from his Higham Inn, The Swan.
98 High Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Green Dragon. 17th Century Coaching Inn on the London - Leicester route. Stables were located at the rear with the blacksmiths forge next door.
Green Dragon, College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
This house is the traditional birthplace of Henry Chichele. Archbishop of Canterbury 1414 - 1443.
67 High Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
2 College Street. Setting for the book "Sleepless Moon" by H.E. Bates. He was born in Rushden but spent many of his early years in Higham Ferrers with his grandparents.
2 College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Town Hall. Built in 1808 at a cost of £755. It served as the local "lock up" and court house until the 1930's. Prior to 1974 it was the offices of Higham Ferrers Borough Council.
Town Hall, Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Church House. One of the oldest buildings and thought to be the ancestral home of George Washington. His Great Grandfather, Lawrence Washington, who was mayor of Northampton in 1532 and 1545 lived here.
9 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
11 Market Square. Known as the "Belgium House" Belgian refugees were accommodated here during the First World War.
11 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Cemetery Chapel. Opened in 1898 as the entrance to the new Borough Cemetery. It included a mortuary chapel, which was built at a cost of £1250. The original mortuary slab is still in situ as is a funeral bier.
Vine Hill Drive, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
52 College Street. Formerly known as the "White Hart" pub. Beer was brewed here twice a year in the brew house at the rear. A license dating back to 1764 has been preserved.
52 College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
The Almshouses. Built in 1885 by George Newman to house six widows or spinsters of the parish.
The Almshouses, College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
The Carriage House. Previously used as quarters for American Officers during WWII, a High School for girls during the early days of the last century and as the John White Training School for girls from Ammanford, Wales.
13 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Newman's Charity. The corporation of Higham Ferrers have erected these houses, for the purposes of the charity, the foundation stone having been laid on the 25th day of June, A.D. 1866 by Henry Greene Esq., Senior Alderman in the corporation.
The Almshouses, College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
The Old House. Built in 1580 as a Market Merchant's House. The building has been used as a bakery, private residence and guest house. Being on the junction of North/South and East/West routes the market was very busy in Medieval Times.
5 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Former parish rooms. Built in 1904, the former Parish Rooms were used as a VAD hospital in World War I and for ambulance services in Word War II. It was sold in 1968 to the County Council for a library.
1A Midland Road, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
Newman's Charity. The trustees of the will of the late Mr George Newman of Higham Ferrers, are directed, with and out of the funds bequeathed to them, to hire and provide from time to time suitable cottages or alms houses, or a suitable cottage or alms house, for the residence of six old women either widows or spinsters, inhabitants of the parish of Higham Ferrers, and to pay to each of such persons the sum of eight shillings per week for ever.
The Almshouses, College Street, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
In memory of Queen Elizabeth II. We remember with gratitude and affection the lifetime of service given by our longest reigning Monarch.
Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom
This is the birthplace of Air Vice Marshall Edward Dixon Crew, Battle of Britain night fighter pilot and treble ace, one of the few who defended our island home in its darkest hour.
12 Market Square, Higham Ferrers, United Kingdom