Northamptonshire Productive Society (Shoes) Ltd. The UK’s oldest surviving Workers Co-operative. Established in 1881 by Wollaston shoemakers in a Dove House in Thrift Street and nicknamed “The Duffers”.
17 South Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
The Cradle. The area opposite here was the village pound for stray cattle from mid 17th century (when it was moved from opposite the church) to the Wollaston Inclosures of 1789.
6 Hinwick Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Nags Head. First referred to in 1787 as Mr Lucy’s Hostelry, this pub was known as The Nags Head until 2003. In the 1970s and 80s entertainers such as U2, Free, Edwin Starr, Rod Stewart and the Faces, John Peel and The Who played here on their way to international stardom.
87 London Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Walkers Factory. Wollaston's first shoe factory. Built in 1883 by Mr Pratt Walker. Produced high quality boots and shoes until 1934. During WWII building used by Metoy for armament production, then by Scott Bader 1940-1966 and Trylon 1966-2004. Converted into flats 2005.
St Michaels Lane, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Castle Mound. Motte Castle constructed in the reign of King Stephen 1135-1154 and dismantled on the accession of King Henry II in 1154. Later Wollaston’s first windmill stood here. Now known as Beacon Hill.
2 South Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
The Pibble. Traditional site of the Village Market granted by a charter of King Henry III in 1260. Later known as The Pibble due to two large stones used to protect the buildings.
14 St Michaels Lane, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Wollaston Infant Schools. This stone was laid by Pratt Walker, Esq, C.C. Chairman of the School Board. 10th May 1894. James Heygate, Clerk. Charles Dorman, Architect. W.S. Sturgess & Sons, Builders.
Wollaston Primary School, College Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Village Workhouse. This house was the Village Workhouse 18th Century-1835.
84 High Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Jubilee Park. Through the generosity of Scott Bader, Northamptonshire County Council, Wellingborough District Council and others, this park was constructed in the Golden Jubilee Year of HM Queen Elizabeth II.
Bell End, Wollaston, United Kingdom
The Priory. Medieval rectory belonging to Delapre Abbey, Northampton c1140-c1537.
Hickmire, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Lovell's Workshop. Site of wheel-wright and carpenters shop 1859-1976.
Hickmire, Wollaston, United Kingdom
17th Century former farmhouse with stables and barns. Used as a schoolroom in 1871 and the Registrars Office from 1881-1898.
77 High Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Jubilee Clock. The original clock and the wrought iron surround were erected to commemorate the Coronation of HM Queen Elizabeth II on June 2nd 1953. The clock was replaced in 2012 to celebrate Her Majesty's Diamond Jubilee.
London Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Feast Field. In a field behind this house was held the annual Village Fair from 19th Century to 1969.
44 Hinwick Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
R Griggs and Co Ltd. Factory founded in1901. Makers of the world famous Dr Martens footwear since 1960.
Cobb's Lane, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Neale Close. Named after Edmond, Thomas and Sir Charles Neale, Squires of Wollaston Manor 1634-1734, who founded and added to the Wollaston Bread Charity, which provided for the poor of the village 1671 to 1995.
6 Neale Close, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Council Street. This road was renamed Council Street in 1895 to commemorate the Act of Parliament that instituted Parish Councils. Previously it was a footpath known as Jet Way which was widened into a street in 1893 at a cost of £28 16s.
Council Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
The Fountain. Site of Wollaston’s first Coffee House and Public Reading Room 1893-1930.
27-29 Newton Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Wollaston's cinema. A cinema was established in an old army hut on this site in 1919. A gas fired generator provided electricity for the projector. It burnt down in 1925.
3 Queen's Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
The large estate and manor house which Francis Dickins' family had previously inherited two generations before, was impossible to keep together after Francis and his wife, Diana, both died in 1833. Despite the efforts of their son, the Reverend William Dickins, the estate was eventually broken down and sold to four principal buyers in 1844. The mansion house and grounds, including the land now used for the pocket park, was bought by Samuel Soames, who consequently became lord of the manor. Samuel Soames sold his property to Charles Hill in 1852. The hall and grounds then descended to his son, Joseph Hill. In 1940 Messrs Scott Bader bought the property when they moved from London. It is still owned by the company, which is now a Commonwealth, and in 2002, to mark Queen Elizabeth's Golden Jubilee, Scott Bader kindly leased the land for the pocket park to Wollaston Parish Council for 25 years, at a peppercorn rent, for the benefit of the village. The pocket park is looked after by local volunteers.
Bell End, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Miss Keep's First School. This building housed Wollaston’s first School 1840-1873.
15 Bell End, Wollaston, United Kingdom
St Bartholomew's Farm. This former farm, of 158 acres, belonged to The Royal Hospital of St Bartholomew’s London 1199-1919. The house and barns were rebuilt in 1752 by Ambrose Dickins Lord of Wollaston Manor and a Governor and tenant of the Hospital. The farm was sold to raise money for the repair of WW1 bomb damage to the Hospital.
1 Duck End, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Manchester Road, Unity Close, Roses Close and Fellows Close are so named because the Wollaston branch of the Prince of Wales Lodge – the Independent Order of Oddfellows, Manchester Unity Friendly Society – had their Manchester Allotments here from 1854 – 1969. [full inscription unknown]
2 Manchester Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Cobbe's Lane. Named after Edmund Cobbe Vicar of Wollaston for 35 years. Installed in 1663 against the wishes of Puritanical Parishioners. Presumed responsible for making this road the main route into the Village from the West.
Cobb's Lane, Wollaston, United Kingdom
This former congregational chapel and surrounding area were donated by Paul Gilby and John Shelton in 1974. The plaque commemorates the 25th anniversary of it opening as a museum on November 17th, 1979.
102 High Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Telephone Exchange. Wollaston’s first manual telephone exchange was installed here in 1918. At night and at weekends it was operated jointly by the families living in Nos 40 & 42. It was replaced by an automatic exchange in 1936.
42 High Street, Wollaston, United Kingdom
Cromwell House. Built in 1584 and enlarged in 1657 by Thomas Harriot on the site of an earlier Saxon dwelling. A fine example of a 17th Century Yeoman’s house and Home Close that retains the original ground plan.
50 London Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom
The Marquis of Granby. Built in the 16th century and later a coaching inn. The Kettering to London Stagecoach called here from 1776 to 1845, ceasing when the railway came to Wellingborough. London Road was once named Partridge Hill after a 19th century landlord.
2 London Road, Wollaston, United Kingdom