Orston, Alockton and Whatton, 17th November 2024

Starting at Orston Village Hall, Dave took 24 members past St Mary’s Church, along Smite Lane and onto the embankment of the River Smite to Aslockton for coffee at the recreation ground. Then we went through Whatton to take Orston Lane, Moor Lane and Lombard Street back to the Village Hall for a picnic and the VBR AGM.

Briefing at the Village Hall

St Mary’s Church

By the Smite

River Smite

Cranmer's Mound is named after Archbishop Cranmer, who was born in Aslockton in 1489.  It was originally a motte-and-bailey castle but  only the earthworks now remain.  These are visible from the footpath.  Zoom in for more information

A History of Thomas Cranmer on Main Street, Aslockton

St Thomas's Church, Aslockton.  Click here to hear for the bells

Aslockton Station

Coffee stop at Aslockton recreation ground

St Mary's Church, Whatton

VBR Committee at the AGM