alford.infoThe History of the Alford Craft Market
published 28th May 2019The Alford Craft Market was set up in 1974, to promote the manufacture of high quality, hand crafted goods in and around Lincolnshire. It began in the June of that year as a Friday market to coincide with the chartered market that takes place weekly in the Market Place in Alford, with the August Market[...]Alford Manor House History
published 24th May 2019
Alford Manor House During the Christmas Tree Festival Alford Manor House is the historic focal point of the town, along with St. Wilfrid’s Church. It has links, through its American Connections exhibition, with many notable figures of the past: Anne Hutchinson, the famous female preacher and founder of Rhode Island; John Smith, who was a[...]Alford Manor House Restoration 2004-2006
published 14th May 2019Below is a collection of the updates published to alford.info between 2004 and 2006 documenting the progress of the restoration of the Manor House. 13th November 2004 – Packing Up Packing Up The start date was 29th November, when Taskers of Boston brought equipment to secure the site, followed by the scaffolding firm which erected[...]William Butters – Boot Maker
published 13th May 2019William Butters Boot Maker In 1853 William Butters started work as a Boot and Shoe Maker in Sth. Ormsby, near Alford. As his trade increased he was reputed to be making between 200 – 250 pairs of Boots and Shoes each year! In addition he also did repairs and other leather Items. In 1861 Boots[...]Well Vale Near Alford
published 13th May 2019Well Vale Estate is on the edge of the Wolds near Alford. Going down Miles-Cross-Hill from Ulceby Cross on the A1104, Well is on the right. The Hall is a three storey, seven bay, red brick house with a hipped roof and dormer windows. It was thought to have been redesigned in the 1720’s. It[...]Alford’s Five Sailed Windmill
published 13th May 2019This is the only windmill left in Alford; in 1932 there were three – each with different sets of sail (four, five and six). It is the five sailed mill that remains. It was built by Sam Oxley in 1837. The mill is over 30 metres high and has six floors. In its heyday, it[...]Ancient History of Alford
published 13th May 2019Alford is situated on a gravel ridge where an ancient track crosses a stream. The road ran between coastal marshland and the arable farmland of the chalk Wolds. When streams were wider and deeper than they are now, and there were few bridges, a ford was used to cross. All traffic converged here. Where people[...]Almshouses of Alford
published 13th May 2019The Almshouses were built in the “West Field”. Sir Robert Christopher left money for the project. His money also used in purchasing land for the support of six poor people. There is still a charge on a portion of land in Rigsby. The Almshouses were rebuilt by Lady Mary Hamilton in 1870. They still stand[...]Mildred Emery of Chapel Street
published 13th May 2019Mildred Emery From Alford Thanks to John Harrison from Chorley in Lancashire for sending us this image and information. Further information about the people and/or house would be welcomed. Photo is of my great great grandmother, Mildred Emery, formerly Coupland, nee Frankish in Alford. There is no date in the album, but she was living[...]Anne Hutchinson (1591-1643)
published 13th May 2019Anne Hutchinson Anne Hutchinson was a Christian; she was born in Alford in 1591. She lived in Alford for 22 years after a period in London. Her father was an Anglican minister (Revd. Francis Marbury) who moved from Alford to London in 1605. After his death, Anne moved back to Alford and married her lover,[...]Thomas Paine
published 8th May 2019Thomas Paine Thomas Paine was a radical socialist thinker and is considered to be one of the forefathers of the United States. He lived and worked as excise officer in Alford but only for just over a year. However, his role in the formation of the United States of America is so important that Alford[...]Captain John Smith
published 8th May 2019Captain John Smith Captain John Smith (January 9, 1580 – June, 1631) was one of the founders of the Jamestown in Virginia, USA. Smith also led expeditions exploring Chesapeake Bay and the New England coast. He was born in Willoughby in 1580 and was educated in Alford. John Smith was one of a group of[...]Alford – Sutton Tramway 1884 – 1889
published 8th May 2019In the Spring of 1884, construction of the Tramway reached its final stages. In March the project was inspected by Major-General Hutchinson on behalf of the Board of Trade. He was very satisfied by the venture. In the evening, Mr. Dick, the constructor and owner of the line, provided a dinner for the highway surveyors[...]Old Photo’s of Alford
published 5th May 2019Alford Grammar School Hockey Team in the 1930’s Alford Grammar School Hockey Team Dr. Dyer and the Hockey Team. G.W.Butters on the bottom row right – can you name any others on the team and the year? Alford Secondary Modern School in the 1960’s Alford Secondary Modern School In The Sixties
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Alford Manor House During the Christmas Tree Festival Alford Manor House is the historic focal point of the town, along with St. Wilfrid’s Church. It has links, through its American Connections exhibition, with many notable figures of the past: Anne Hutchinson, the famous female preacher and founder of Rhode Island; John Smith, who was a[...]
Below is a collection of the updates published to alford.info between 2004 and 2006 documenting the progress of the restoration of the Manor House. 13th November 2004 – Packing Up Packing Up The start date was 29th November, when Taskers of Boston brought equipment to secure the site, followed by the scaffolding firm which erected[...]
William Butters Boot Maker In 1853 William Butters started work as a Boot and Shoe Maker in Sth. Ormsby, near Alford. As his trade increased he was reputed to be making between 200 – 250 pairs of Boots and Shoes each year! In addition he also did repairs and other leather Items. In 1861 Boots[...]
Well Vale Estate is on the edge of the Wolds near Alford. Going down Miles-Cross-Hill from Ulceby Cross on the A1104, Well is on the right. The Hall is a three storey, seven bay, red brick house with a hipped roof and dormer windows. It was thought to have been redesigned in the 1720’s. It[...]
Alford is situated on a gravel ridge where an ancient track crosses a stream. The road ran between coastal marshland and the arable farmland of the chalk Wolds. When streams were wider and deeper than they are now, and there were few bridges, a ford was used to cross. All traffic converged here. Where people[...]
The Almshouses were built in the “West Field”. Sir Robert Christopher left money for the project. His money also used in purchasing land for the support of six poor people. There is still a charge on a portion of land in Rigsby. The Almshouses were rebuilt by Lady Mary Hamilton in 1870. They still stand[...]
Mildred Emery From Alford Thanks to John Harrison from Chorley in Lancashire for sending us this image and information. Further information about the people and/or house would be welcomed. Photo is of my great great grandmother, Mildred Emery, formerly Coupland, nee Frankish in Alford. There is no date in the album, but she was living[...]
Anne Hutchinson Anne Hutchinson was a Christian; she was born in Alford in 1591. She lived in Alford for 22 years after a period in London. Her father was an Anglican minister (Revd. Francis Marbury) who moved from Alford to London in 1605. After his death, Anne moved back to Alford and married her lover,[...]
In the Spring of 1884, construction of the Tramway reached its final stages. In March the project was inspected by Major-General Hutchinson on behalf of the Board of Trade. He was very satisfied by the venture. In the evening, Mr. Dick, the constructor and owner of the line, provided a dinner for the highway surveyors[...]
Alford Grammar School Hockey Team in the 1930’s Alford Grammar School Hockey Team Dr. Dyer and the Hockey Team. G.W.Butters on the bottom row right – can you name any others on the team and the year? Alford Secondary Modern School in the 1960’s Alford Secondary Modern School In The Sixties