Gratefully receiving copies of old postcards, family photographs and memorabilia covering Huthwaite, donated by residents and readers near and far. These magnificent scenes help record and reveal many startling village changes while portraying related family groups.
Named Preview Albums additionally acknowledge donators suppling more numerous material. These are more quickly displayed to act as reference, while potentially inviting related material. They also help group ancestral family ties. Aim is eventually incorporating all among relevant subjects or group related galleries adding historic interests.

This grand donation sent in by Johan Lubbe reveals Joseph Boardman center. Shown 1915 after transfer to Burton Latimer. He was Huthwaites first Headmaster in Church Schools between 1882-1894.

Above Whetton postcard is one of many originals collected and shared online by Trev Ashmore. He has generously added many unique Huthwaite photographs making an impressive album, where similar portraits still seek potential ancestral identification.
One of many historic interests still pending fuller coverage concerns the village band. This 1925 image is kindly shared by Gavin Holman, from his own informative website called ibew
Written and Revised 19 Oct 11 © by Gary Elliott