There was an inn called the Black Lion in the Alstonefield in 1815, and it may have been the building which had been taken over as a _________ by 1817.
Can you fill in the blank….
Alstonefield
In the Peak District National Park
There was an inn called the Black Lion in the Alstonefield in 1815, and it may have been the building which had been taken over as a _________ by 1817.
Can you fill in the blank….
Fortunately, there is mention of it on the web. It is thought to be in the house that became the workhouse. I wonder if Bob knows about this? If that’s correct there were 4 pubs in the village in the early 19th Century – and we think there’s an alcohol problem now!
Well done Brian. Sorry but no prize! The thought of 4 pubs in the village of today. Fantastic.
Would that mean 4 cricket clubs?
Now as you a such a smarty pants! Can you name the area in the village where a Quaker burial-ground was located around the 1680’s…
…..it’s a long shot, but it wouldn’t be our back gardens would it?
No!
Only the odd Peak Park planner, tourist and D. of E. mini bus driver who park outside my window!!! That will teach them….
But no Quaker’s here!
Chaps, I remember reading somewhere – perhaps a history of Alstonefield – that there is indeed a Quaker burial ground along Gipsy Lane somewhere – perhaps Peter L might know.
Well done Noel…..
You’ve got it…
I’ve got another one for all you historians….. Does anybody have information about the Alstonefield Academy? Doris G has a newspaper article about this dating back to the early 19th Century, but where was it and what was it?