Northamptonshire, England
A community website celebrating the history, heritage and everyday life of one of Northamptonshire's most cherished villages.
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Village Photograph · Wollaston · c.1910
High Street at Thrift Street Junction
A hand-tinted postcard showing the corner shop advertising Colman's Mustard & Starch. Over a century later, the same building is home to one of Wollaston's most beloved independent businesses-Eles Bakes.
Recent Articles
Wollaston's recorded history stretches back to 1086, when it appeared in William the Conqueror's great survey. Discover how a small Saxon settlement grew into the village we know today.
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The parish church has stood watch over Wollaston since the 13th century, witnessing every chapter of village life.
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From the old Wollaston Feast remembered by early 20th-century residents to modern summer festivals, open gardens and Christmas fairs — a village that has always known how to come together.
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Jun
14
Annual fete on the village green. Stalls, games, live music and refreshments.
Jun
21
Open meeting — all residents welcome. Agenda available at the village hall.
Jul
5
"Wollaston's Boot & Shoe Industry" — an illustrated talk by local historian David Perkins.
Jul
19
Join neighbours for the quarterly village tidy-up. Equipment provided.
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