Woodhouse Eaves
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Memories Forgotten
My family lived in Woodhouse Eaves for a short while - it was a beautiful town and although I have few memories now, I do remember a local Doctor - Dr. Wykes, who taught me to ride a horse. I often wonder what happened to him - I live in the States now but have never forgotten him or his family.
I am not sure of the correct dates but am sure it was either 1951 or 1952. My father was with the RAF at that time so we never stayed long anywhere. If anyone knows of Dr. Wykes I would love to hear from them.
Contributed by Ann LaCoss
Childhood summer holidays at Taylor's Rock, Woodhouse Eaves
I spent many a summer holiday as a child (between 1976 and around 1983) at Taylor's Rock on Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves. I still consider it to be the only place I have ever truly felt at home and I miss it dreadfully, even now! I have incredibly fond memories of Broombriggs Cottage Farm, next to Taylor's Rock, time spent playing in the Beacon - there was the most wonderful tree there - great for climbing or just sitting on - I often wonder if it's still there..... My sister and I used to love driving into Woodhouse Eaves with our Great Aunt to collect fresh eggs or newspapers. The postman stopped to join us for breakfast at Taylor's Rock ...read more here
Contributed by Lorna Beech
School Days
I grew up in Woodhouse Eaves and my siblings and I went to the school in this picture. This is of St Paul's junior school and if my memory is correct it had four classrooms, and the headmaster's office was in the building closest in view. We had to go into his office to get our school supplies as he had them stored in a great big cupboard! The metal barrier outside each entrance was a favourite for doing somersaults over.
Every school day we would walk from school to our dinner room which is pictured down on Main St on the left. We had to cross the street at the bottom, and a lady called Mrs. Hardy would ...read more here
Contributed by Josephine Linger
Leicestershire memories
Childhood summer holidays at Taylor's Rock, Woodhouse Eaves
I spent many a summer holiday as a child (between 1976 and around 1983) at Taylor's Rock on Beacon Road, Woodhouse Eaves. I still consider it to be the only place I have ever truly felt at home and I miss it dreadfully, even now! I have incredibly fond memories of Broombriggs Cottage Farm, next to Taylor's Rock, time spent playing in the Beacon - there was the most wonderful tree there - great for climbing or just sitting on - I often wonder if it's still there..... My sister and I used to love driving into Woodhouse Eaves with our Great Aunt to collect fresh eggs or newspapers. The postman stopped to join us for breakfast at Taylor's Rock ...read more here
A memory of Woodhouse Eaves contributed by Lorna Beech
Extracts From Woodhouse Eaves & Leicestershire books
St Pauls Church of 1837, by William Railton, dominates the village with its intricate pattern of roofs. Railton exhibited at the Royal Academy, and was architect to the Church Commissioners from 1838-48. Apart from working in Leicestershire, he designed Nelson’s Column in Trafalgar Square and was also employed on Ripon Minster, Yorkshire.
An extract from from"Leicestershire Photographic Memories".
After the war, to be ill as a child was considered worthwhile if it meant spending time away by being sent to the home to recuperate. It was, however, always just as good to return home again.
An extract from from"Leicestershire Photographic Memories".
The memorial stands against the
sky looking out over Rushyfields to
Woodhouse and Beaumanor Park.
This pastoral scene suffers
somewhat from the presence of a
telegraph pole and its excessive
number of wires.
An extract from from"Leicestershire Villages Photographic Memories".
In walking country, the village, although undistinguished, is associated by local people with Newton Linford, Bradgate Park and Beacon Hill, or just as being on the back route from Leicester to Shepshed. The garage on the extreme right of the photograph emphasises the easy pace of 1950s motoring.
An extract from from"Leicestershire Photographic Memories".
A picturesque view, whose general outlook has altered quite radically since 1955. St Paul’s school to the left, dating
from 1835 with its Tudoresque details and gable end bell-cote, has changed dramatically to become a residential
property. The entrance door remains in situ, but the stone mullion and transom windows have gone in favour of
unattractive modern replacements; strangely, the bell-cote now resides in the garden of School House on the oppo-
site side of the road. Little boxes now cover the treed backdrop, and the Esso garage has, unfortunately, become
a gaudy exercise in eye-catching commercialism.
An extract from from"Leicester Photographic Memories".