The Red Lion, Checkley

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Date:1915 - 1916 (c.)

Description:The Red Lion public house in Checkley with landlord Samuel Thorley standing to the left. Samuel took over the tenancy around 1914-15 and stayed there until 1926 or 1928. The pub was owned by Ind Coope and they sold Burton Ales. Samuel was also gardener and groom for the Rev. George Philips, Rector of Checkley.

A postcard view by S.A. Johnson of Stramshall.

Image courtesy Morton Thorley.


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1850s
The Reverend William Hutchinson, Checkley
The Reverend William Hutchinson, Checkley

William Hutchinson Rector of Checkley, 1839-1878 . William Hutchinson was born ...

1880s
St. Mary & All Saints' Church, Checkley
St. Mary & All Saints' Church, Checkley

An early view of St. Mary and All Saints Church, Church Lane, Checkley from the ...

1900s
Church Lane, Checkley
Church Lane, Checkley

A postcard view looking south along Church Lane towards St. Mary and All Saints ...

1980s
Aerial view of Checkley
Aerial view of Checkley

An aerial view of Checkley looking north-west. Church Lane and St. Mary and All ...

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Image courtesy of: Mr Jim Foley

Donor ref:JF Checkley 19 (55/49996)

Source: Miscellaneous Collection

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