In this article I’ve set out my memories of shops in the village, from the Market Place to the south end. My recollections date from the late 1950s to the present day. If anyone has any additions or corrections to suggest, please don’t hesitate to contact us with your thoughts. Linda Tyman.
The foundation of a Free English School at a place called Chappel Yard in Mountsorrel is recorded in an indenture dated 14 October 1746 between Sir Joseph Danvers & his son John Danvers and the Rector of Swithland.
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This article about shops in the north end of Mountsorrel begins in the Market Place which, for many years as its name suggests, was the site of the village market which began in 1292. The Buttermarket was built in 1793 by Sir Joseph Danvers who had removed the original market cross to his estate in […]
For many years Mountsorrel has been famous for its pink granite,reflected in its use for the village’s war memorial. This exceptionally hard stone has been used throughout the country – one of the most notable examples being on the forecourt of Buckingham Palace (sadly no longer visible since it was covered in tarmac). Mountsorrel has […]
