The building that is home to the Travellers Rest Cafe is thought to date from at least the 1700s, and is no stranger to the inviting aroma of freshly baked bread and cakes. It was previously one of two bakeries in… Continue reading
LOCAL TRANSPORT IN THE VILLAGES
As we know, the transport in and around the villages in the 1800’s, and before, consisted of the local carriers who used a covered – in, horse drawn trailer or trolley and ferried people and… Continue reading
According to records such as census returns Gerry's ancestors, the Reeson family, have lived in Lucasgate in the village of Leverton at least as far back as 1841. The have been involved in farming, too, for all those years.William Reeson… Continue reading
Tuesday the 7th October 2003 was the date of the first interview with Mr 'Dickie' Dales, the owner and managing director of M G Dales Joinery situated in Sharpes Lane, Leverton. Although his name was originally Malcolm George, he was… Continue reading
A newspaper article of 60 years ago and dated 1948 describes admirably the activities of the Sheepgate Nurseries in Leverton. Mr Richard Grant was interviewed and he gave his account of the progress at the site over the preceding years,… Continue reading
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