Uppingham
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Uppingham books (6 available)
- 84 photos on Uppingham appear in 2 Frith books - View photos of Uppingham
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Leicestershire memories
My great great grandfather lived here.
My grandfather William Keightley moved to Sheffield, Yorkshire in the 1890s.
He was born in one of these cottages, as was my great grandfather Albert Keightley. On the 1871 Census he is listed at no. 44 Cottage and on the 1881 Census he is listed at no. 31 cottage with the "White Hart" Inn as No. 32.
I would love to hear from any family members still living at Caldecott.
A memory of Caldecott contributed by Linda Archer
My life in South Luffenham
Born in November 1942 I was christened, confirmed and married in St Mary's. My father cleaned, stoked the boiler, wound the clock, and cut the grass. I in turn sang in the choir, served at the altar and rang the bells and stoked the boiler when dad was at work on night shift, a spooky experience in the dead of winter for a young lad. I married in 1966 and moved away, visiting until mum and dad moved to Oakham.
A memory of South Luffenham contributed by leonard harries
Castle hit by storm
Not 100% sure if it was 1966 or 67, but I do remember that the castle roof was covered with a tarp for quite some time after lightening hit the castle during a storm.
A memory of Oakham contributed by Janet Saw
Queens Visit
I remember the Queen's visit to Rutland in this year. I remember all the children from the local schools forming the shape of a horseshoe in a field/park? and the Queen being driven around the horseshoe waving to us all.
A memory of Oakham contributed by Janet Saw
Extracts From Uppingham & Leicestershire books
Behind the tree, the Big Schoolroom (1863) blends very well with the Tercentenary School House (1889) to form a
quadrangle reminiscent of Oxbridge. After all, the architect Sir T G Jackson had contributed greatly to the colleges of late
Victorian Oxford. The façades appear historic and full of detailed interest whilst the clock tower adds a touch of
distinction. The chapel turret vies with the tall chimney of the Big Schoolroom.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".
The tower has provided a daunting welcome to generations of potential pupils. Although appearing to be medieval, it was designed by Sir Thomas Jackson in 1815. In the recess is a statue of the school’s founder by Sir George Frampton.
An extract from from"Leicestershire Photographic Memories".
Known as the Victoria Tower and built between 1894 and 1897 by Sir Thomas Jackson (who was born
in Stamford). It has a higher stair turret with parapet. The statue is Archdeacon Robert Johnson, the
founder, who is holding a model of the school in his hand. The buildings to the right of the tower
shown on 80317 in 1927, have not yet been built in 1922. The archway leads to the school quadrangle.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".
The Chapel on the right has the polygonal war memorial shrine attached,
designed by Ernest Newton (1920). Behind is the clock tower of the Tercentenary
School House of which the Headmaster’s House forms part. The lovely lawns and
trees are typical of the well-kept gardens throughout the school.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".
The Chapel lies at the heart of the school and the inside, like the outside, is in the Gothic style of the 19th century. The large
geometrical east window is a feature with the open barrel roof of the chancel above. The organ is on the left, built in 1914
and renewed in 1965. There are chairs rather than pews.
An extract from from"Uppingham Photographic Memories".