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WW2 Memorial Plaque

Ever wondered why there is an eagle made from stone on the wall of the pharmacy on Hoton Road? It was created in 1983 to commemorate the deaths of nearly all the crew of a Wellington bomber which crashed after barely missing the village. Ralph Emmerson is related to one of those who died and Read More

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Questionnaire for Heritage Lottery Fund bid

St. Mary’s Church Wymeswold is under threat following the discovery of more dry rot in the roof, which urgently needs replacing.  An application has been made to the National Lottery Heritage Fund, and the aim is also to put St. Mary’s on the map as an important heritage site, and to have more history-based activities Read More

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Wymeswold Family History

Mark Kirk has been researching his mother’s side of his family. Closest relations are Sheppards but he is also related to Woottons, Hallams, James, Mills, Eggletons and others. Read More

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