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Lying at the original village entrance, an Elizabethan ship timber is said to support part of the roof.

George & Dragon, Ashby Road, Thringstone, United Kingdom

17th century Grade 2 listed building. This property would originally have been thatched.

Old Manor House, Brook Lane, Thringstone, United Kingdom

17th century building. Thought to be the oldest bake house in the village.

137 Grace Dieu Road, Thringstone, United Kingdom

St Andrew's Church. Built in 1862, philanthropist, Charles Booth is buried here, as is John Gee, youngest victim of the Whitwick Colliery Disaster.

St Andrew's Church, Main Street, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Former Blacksmiths. Used as Primitive Methodist meeting house in 1850 (The Ranters).

Henson's Lane, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Leicestershire County Council Charles Booth 1840 - 1916 Social reformer and philanthropist A great benefactor to the people of Thringstone and surrounding villages

Thringstone House, The Green, Thringstone, United Kingdom

The Old Forge. This was the home of one of the Henson family, one of the blacksmiths of the village.

The Green, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Bauble Yard. Cottage industry mid 1800s.

Bauble Yard, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Thringstone Wesleyan Methodist Chapel. Opened on 28th May 1872.

Main Street, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Star Inn Beer House. Kept by John William Peters, who was also a Postmaster at the nearby Post Office.

34 Main Street, Thringstone, United Kingdom

The Old School House. A former Headmaster, Theophilus Jones, was the 1st British soldier to die on home soil during WWI.

31 Main Street, Thringstone, United Kingdom

This oak tree is planted in memory of David Leslie Taylor M.P. who served this area as a district councillor and member of parliament. A man who dedicated his life to the service of others. Loved and respected by the people of Thringstone. Donated by the Whitwick/Thringstone branch Labour party.

The Green, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Charles Booth 1840 - 1916. This monument was dedicated in the year 2000 from funds raised by the committee and friends of the Thringstone Millennium Fund. The stone was donated by Cliffe Hill Quarry.

The Green, Thringstone, United Kingdom

Wheelwright House. Mid 18th century Wheelwright's, Blacksmiths & Former village Post Office.

113 Main Street, Thringstone, United Kingdom