Kettering town football club is a football club based in kettering, northamptonshire, england. According to the rl greenall writing in the history of kettering the town, whose. Kettering books, for books in kettering, northamptonshire, uk. Parents love our location, close to kettering town centre and with convenient links to the a14 for the m1 and m6. View all hotels near manor house museum on tripadvisor. Alongside this, the up and coming boot and shoe industry which the entire of northamptonshire then became famous for was booming and factories were built in the headlands and rockingham areas with the workers living in the terraced. The club was established in 1872 under the name kettering football club. The 10 best hotels in kettering, northamptonshire cheap. Kettering is a town in northamptonshire, england, 70 miles 1 km north of london and 15. The famous art centre alfred east art gallery was opened in 19 followed by wicksteed park and kettering war memorial in 1921. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860.
Daventry districts rich, undulating landscape is predominantly rural, with more than 70 parishes. Come and visit the chapel, graveyard and our heritage centre, packed with hidden history. With a restaurant and wine bar, home furnishings, fashion and beauty, jewellery, gifts and more, its. Oct 24, 2017 kettering also made an excellent comeback in the shoe and boot industry.
Events, kettering town centre kettering, kettering by the sea, national play day, playschemes, summer activities in kettering, summer trail ketterings market place seaside extravaganza has proved to be a popular destination for another year, offering a number of free activities and events for families to enjoy over the summer season. Kettering is situated in a bay known as little oyster cove and to the north is another bay known as oyster cove. Voters approved adoption of a home rule charter and councilmanager. They are currently members of the national league north, the sixth tier of english football, and play at latimer park in nearby burton latimer. Newlands shopping centre kettering 2020 all you need. Northamptonshire county, england, united kingdom britannica. This unique shopping district in the heart of kettering town centre offers a new and exciting shopping experience. Welcome to tony smiths kettering, the best page on facebook for old kettering photographs, cine films, videos and links concerning the towns history and heritage. In 1227 kettering was made into a small market town.
The club graduated through twelve different leagues from 1892 until they became founding members of the alliance premier league in 1979. Books in kettering, northamptonshire be transported to a distinct time and place, or another world completely, by dipping into a book and enjoying the journey. A new history of this northamptonshire town, which has too often been overlooked. The site welcomes contributions from local people, and anyone who has stories to tell about our town. Since the industrial revolution, however, the town has been associated, like all its northamptonshire neighbours, with leatherworking and the footwear industry. Kettering arts centre is hosted in st andrews church, opposite sainsburys just off the ring road on the corner of rockingham road and lindsay street, nn16 8rg many towns have arts centres, usually run by a management group and a team of volunteers to put on events that enrich the cultural life of their town. Since the industrial revolution, however, the town has been associated, like all its. Today the town is again rapidly expanding, this time as a result of the a14 formerly a1m1 link road, which connects the m1 with several ports on the east coast. History of kettering, northamptonshire premier taxis blog.
Historic england has announced that kettering town centre will receive funding up to. Jan 25, 2018 facts about kettering, northamptonshire. Careers blog about amazon press center investor relations amazon devices amazon tours. Thrapston library local history title author dewey. In 1841, an expanding population forced the creation of van buren township, a name that would remain for more than 100 years. Kettering borough whats on issue 10 by kettering borough. Kettering economic development plan 20172025 by kettering.
Kettering, also mentioned kyteringas, keteiringan, and cytingan in the history books is a heart of kettering with so much to offer. He penned a further six books about his beloved home town and was working on a seventh when he died. The works bookstore book shop in town centre, kettering. Kettering is also amongst earliest towns to receive electricity 1904. On the leafy streets just south of the town centre sit the town museum and perpendicular parish church, while the road headlands is flanked. Kettering was proclaimed a city on june 24, 1955, by the secretary of the state of ohio. Silver tongued developers in league with a gullible borough council promised it a futuristic new town centre. Top 5 facts about kettering, northamptonshire premier taxis. From the 17th century kettering was a centre for the production of woolen cloth and later of silk and plush. At the heart of the district is historic daventry town. Book now for the bestloved panto of them all, cinderella, at lighthouse theatre, kettering from december 2019 until 5 january 2020 at. Kettering, town and borough district, administrative and historic county of northamptonshire, england. Short drives take you beautiful locations such as titchmarsh. History archives this is kettering the official visitor website for.
England kettering town fc results, fixtures, squad. They joined the midland league in 1892 and were champions of the league in 189596, a season which also saw them beat two football league clubs in the fa cup. Kettering a photographic history of your town by malpas pearse kettering. The name means the place or territory of ketters people or kinsfolk. Staff and pupils alike are proud to be a part of our school and i am extremely honoured to lead a team that is committed to childrens wellbeing, achieving high standards and providing the very best opportunities for all in our care. It aims to tell the story of kettering, both today and in the past. I dislike ketterings town centre because it is full of charity shops and chewing gum all over the. Kettering railway station serves the town of kettering in northamptonshire, england. The history of kettering town football club by hopkins, mel, brown, bob isbn. Kettering conservation area kettering borough council. The project kettering website presents history, memories, photos and opinions about the town of kettering in northamptonshire, uk. Memories of kettering read and share your memories of kettering itself or of a particular photo of kettering. From the 17th century kettering was a centre for the production of woolen cloth.
Nothing is known of daventry town before domesday book. It details much of the towns history including its rapid growth during the victorian period. Kettering were the first club to wear sponsorship upon their shirts in 1976, and as of 2015, were the leading fa cup goalscorers of all time. Visit to learn more about the history of kettering and the towns rich collection of artwork. In november of 1952, voters of van buren township approved continued. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of kettering. Kettering also made an excellent comeback in the shoe and boot industry. Shopping in kettering newlands centre, the yards, high st. See all books cover image of kettering town and city memories. Busy bees kettering central, local nursery for childcare. Kettering name meaning, family history, family crest. Cinderella lighthouse theatre kettering panto launch. Kettering town were originally formed in 1872, turning professional in 1891.
History of kettering the present kettering town was established and grew significantly in the 19th century. Thomas cooper gotch painter and book illustrator loosely associated with the. Timeline marks key events in ketterings history new timeline slabs added to kettering market place. I dislike ketterings town centre because it is full of charity shops and chewing gum all over the pavements, council dont do anything with the town, needs sorting now for the people of kettering. Another top activity, if youre visiting kettering with a young family, is the west lodge rural centre. By the 17th century the town was a centre for woollen cloth. In 1990 it was enlarged and its name was changed to the newlands centre. Shopping in kettering newlands centre, the yards, high. Kettering museum and art gallery incorporates both the manor house. Daventry, town and district, administrative and historic county of northamptonshire, england. As the nineteenth century turned, the smalltown america in which huck finn fished was. Printed by woolnough bookbinding ltd, irthlingborough. Top 5 facts about kettering, northamptonshire premier. Feel free to explore the features available to the public on this site.
Kettering is a town in the kettering district, in the county of northamptonshire, england, about 70 miles 1 km north of london and 15 miles 24 km northeast of northampton, on the west side of the river ise, a tributary of the river nene. By the time of the domesday book in 1086 kettering had a population of about 150. This library has a disabled public toilet with baby changing facilities. It was originally located in rockingham pleasure park.
He wrote a bestselling book, old kettering and its defenders, about the bitter fight to preserve some of the towns bestloved old buildings, which were demolished to make way for the newborough centre nom newlands. Activities in kettering a local guide by premier inn. Kettering borough council municipal offices bowling green road kettering nn15 7qx. Whether youre on a business visit, vacation or just a local who loves to explore more about cotton town, kettering, northants has never disappointed admirers. Kettering has been chosen as one of 69 high streets in england to be revitalised by a. Other gorgeous fishing areas set outwith kettering. Kettering is a town of 101,000 people 2018 in north northamptonshire. The mayor of kettering, councillor scott edwards, celebrated the important events in ketterings history by laying the new story blocks in the timeline at ketterings market place on friday 21st october. The works bookstore is located at 63 high street, kettering, northamptonshire. William carey was the first of the great and good men associated with the town. Traditionally a shoemaking town, kettering was given a shot in the arm when it was joined to englands growing train network in 1857.
There is no need to book and entry is free, though a small charge may. History the earliest settler in what is now kettering was john patterson, a farmer who built the areas first log cabin in 1798. Timeline marks key events in ketterings history kettering. Victorian kettering was the centre of the 19th century religious nonconformity and the missionary movement, and this has been preserved in many of the names. It lies southwest of the town centre, on the midland main line, 71 miles 115 km north of london st. Its a working farm in the nearby town of desborough. In the late 20th century the boot and shoe industry in kettering went into a rapid decline. You can enjoy scenic walks through the northamptonshire countryside, let the kids tire themselves out on the play areas or visit the petting zoo thats home to pigs, sheep, cows and plenty more.
A little history the area around kettering, in tasmanias southeast, was first explored in 1792 by bruni dentrecasteaux, after whom the surrounding channel is named. Most of the town dates from after this period, and in the 21st century kettering is going through another big expansion. New hospitals, shopping centres, parks, and recreational centre. Gorgeous scenery with ideal family activities, parks, cinemas, restaurants etc. Newlands shopping centre kettering 2020 all you need to. Kettering photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Another 93 words 7 lines of text covering the years 1240, 1273, and 82 are included under the topic early kettering history in all our pdf extended history products and printed products wherever possible. Kettering revisited is the first of three pictorial history books on his home town by local author and journalist tony smith, who writes the popular memory lane. Kettering a photographic history of your town by malpas pearse. With a restaurant and wine bar, home furnishings, fashion and beauty, jewellery, gifts and more, its the perfect spot for an afternoon of retail therapy. The domesday book, basically a tax survey carried out for the norman king william the conquerer in 1086, kettering manor is listed as held by the abbey of peterborough. Kettering town centre archives this is kettering the.
A welcome message from the headteacher, julie clubley. Early history of the kettering family this web page shows only a small excerpt of our kettering research. The club maintained its status in the top flight of semiprofessional football until the 200001 season. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The author, one of the countys foremost historians. Kettering museum and art gallery, kettering, northamptonshire, united kingdom. A history of kettering, northamptonshire seatons law. This website is the product of cooperation between the manor house museum, kettering, and various local schools. I spent many a happy hour in this, then very new, building in the early 60s. These markets are held in the pedestrianised area of the high street in kettering town centre. There is reference to it in the domesday book and in 1227 it was granted its market. The town museum is in the town centre between the market place, parish church and tourist information. Kettering owes much of its heritage and growth to the arrival of the railway during the mid1800s. Hawthorn community primary is a school where everyone is valued and helped to achieve their full potential.