Church Lawford and King’s Newnham Timeline

Category: Village Locations

  • The Village Public House

    Antony Farmer

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    For many villagers the village pub will always be thought of as “The White Lion”, with the current name of the “Old Smithy” being adopted in recent times. In fact the White Lion name appears to originate from around 1840. It was referenced as the White Lion in a court case in 1841, yet in… Read more

  • Village Shop

    Antony Farmer

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    During the time that Church Lawford village had a Grocers Shop it was located in quite a variety of places. The first clear reference in nineteenth century records is in the 1835 Pigots Directory, when both Sarah Dalton and William Hirons (1788-1865) are listed as a Grocer. Both are also listed in the 1850 directory,… Read more

  • 1849 Tithe Review – Kings Newnham Smallholders and Cottagers

    Antony Farmer

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    This is one of a number of reviews of the 1849 Tithe Registers, which look at the village layout and tenancies at that time, contrasting with the next main checkpoint of the 1918 Auction. The review is based on the tithe-holder name, looking at the various plots that make up their tithe commitment. The blue… Read more

  • 1849 Tithe Register Review – Village Centre

    Antony Farmer

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    This is one of a number of reviews of the 1849 Tithe Registers, which look at the village layout and tenancies at that time, contrasting with the next main checkpoint of the 1918 Auction. The majority of these reviews are based on the tithe-holder name, looking at the various plots that make up their tithe… Read more

  • Triangle Garage

    Antony Farmer

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    The Triangle area at the top of Church Lawford village was synonymous for many years with the Carpentry and Wheelwright Business of the Cooke Family. For details of the Cooke Family history in Church Lawford see here. With the advent of the Motor Car the Triangle Garage became a landmark on the Rugby / Coventry… Read more

  • The Village Blacksmith

    Antony Farmer

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    For several centuries the Village Blacksmith would have been a key tradesperson in either of the villages. As well as working with metal to forge and repair tools and machinery, the village Blacksmith would produce the vital horseshoes for the working animals – and in many cases they would also perform the work of a… Read more

  • Post-War Housing Provisions

    Antony Farmer

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    Following the Second World War there was an immediate need to provide additional housing. House building had largely ceased during the period of the conflict, so various initiatives were quickly pursued. In the two villages there were six new council owned properties built in Middle Lane – the Pleasant View houses discussed here. Further down… Read more

  • Church Lawford Business Park

    Antony Farmer

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    Church Lawford Business Park, in Limestone Hall Lane, first opened in 1985 on the site of an old Council Depot. Almost 40 years later the Business Park continues to offer employment and services for the area. Read more

  • Ivy Cottage

    Antony Farmer

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    Ivy Cottage is the house built near the junction of Limestone Hall Lane and Coventry Road, overlooking the road and opposite the area known as “The Bank”. The full history of this house appears to merit further exploration given the location and longevity. It was a separate lot in the 1918 auction, where it was… Read more

  • The Decommissioning of RAF Church Lawford

    Antony Farmer

    Discussions began straight after the Second World War about how the site of RAF Church Lawford might be used. The area with the runway fell into Church Lawford parish, with the areas of housing being in Long Lawford parish – although in both cases they remained the responsibility of the Air Ministry until decommissioned and… Read more