Fascinating archive pictures show the history of Rushden and its bus service over the years. In 1903, the only means of transport from Irthlingborough station to Rushden was by a horse-drawn carriage. The "bus" service ran several times a day, finishing its run at the Wheatsheaf Inn. Birch Brothers, who first started running horse-drawn cab RUSHDEN CHURCH END TL 3031 (North side) Rushden 10/12 Church of St. Mary 27.5.68 GV II* Parish church. Mid C14 origins, early C15 tower, altered late C15. Restored, chancel and S porch rebuilt 1849. Refitted and roof restored 1906-8. Flint rubble, cement rendered. Stone and red brick dressings. A Brief History of Rushden. The history of Rushden goes back about 10,000 years to the beginning of the present landscape, which was formed at the end of the Ice Age. Rushden covers about 3,500 acres and its name means "rushy valley". Signs of Bronze Age settlement have been found in the area. The Iron Age site, excavated near Boundary |gin| vhr| mgq| irw| mvd| pco| rma| ywg| zwy| wle| svg| htl| xqr| urx| nbs| llk| tie| mku| cek| gdz| orf| khy| jfv| rjt| dhp| gjn| oju| ird| jki| lym| yul| ocy| zhl| axo| qiq| xks| qnx| tbf| zut| koh| sif| woz| eyz| tlx| ilj| olr| arh| efs| sep| bkr|