Spartylea - February 1947
Bus stuck in the snow at Spartylea on the road from Allenheads to Allendale, at the Corn Mill bank top.
Bus stuck in the snow at Spartylea on the road from Allenheads to Allendale, at the Corn Mill bank top.
Tedham Wesleyan Chapel was on the roadside at Spartylea. It was built in 1862 but demolished before the first World War, the stone being used for local buildings.
Coating Hill, Spartylea. Thomas Milburn, father of Nancy, was born here in 1882
Postcard view of Spartylea at the beginning of the 20th century. Note the horse and cart stood on the road. Building top left of picture was ‘Tilery’ cottage where at one time tiles were made. In the centre, facing, of the picture can be seen the Post Office.
The Sanderson family. The lady is Lily Noble (formerly Sanderson) who later lived at the Cornmill, Spartylea.
A view showing Spartylea Vicarage with the St Peter’s School in the distance. It was built in 1879 and closed in 1973. This photo predates 1965 as electricity was brought to the school in that year. Around 1960 the school cook lived in the little house in front of the school. St Peter’s Church and … read more