From the architecture we know that the Red Lion was built c1730. The earliest record we have for the Red Lion is a lease dated 1739, when a Henry Fripp occupied the property. The property is clearly marked on the 1764 map of the Lacock estate with its accompanying survey.

Picture donated by Tom Edwards

Don Vines washing next to Tommy Edwards at Scout Camp, Bowood 1934.

Image courtesy of the Wilson Photographic collection - Chippenham Museum.

Eleanor Stevens and Peggy Butler (with an unknown lady) during a WI Event at the Working Mens Clubhouse. c.1970.

Image courtesy of the Wilson Photographic collection - Chippenham Museum

Fred Stevens presents darts trophy to Ted Drewitt, winner of a darts competition at Lacock Working Mens Club c.1950's.

Image courtesy of the Wilson Photographic collection - Chippenham Museum. 

George Hardy poultry trussing

Image courtesy of the Wilson Photographic collection - Chippenham Museum

Lacock A skittles team - Winners 1927,28,29. Joseph Vines on the right side, middle row.

Image courtesy of the Wilson Photographic collection - Chippenham Museum.

Meeting at the Oddfellows Hall, which was built in 1839 on East Street. Later this became Lacock Village Hall.

Image courtesy of the Wilson Photographic collection - Chippenham Museum.

Donald Smith,1975

Harold White was a Lacock resident, who commenced a photographic project in the 1940's to document life in his village. As part of the Lacock Community Archive Project, we have digitised his collection of 71 images, and present them here. Loosely, they follow the themes of 'People' (below), 'Places' and 'Events'. You'll find links to navigate through the pages collection at the bottom of each page.

Mr. Archie 'Clocker' Doel

Mr. Walter Banks, Builder

The Bishop Twins

Mr. Jack Burnett, Blacksmith

Mr. David Chamberlain

Mr. Fred Bird, Coachman at the Abbey

Mr. Reginald Jefferies, Cobbler and Radio / TV Repairman

Dr. Ian More and Mrs. More

Mrs. Margaret 'Dolly' Edwards

Audrey Fidler

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Lacock Abbey, from the gardens

Lacock Abbey

'The Sign of the Angel' Inn, Church Street

Children playing on Bewley Common

Waiting for the bus outside The George Inn, West Street

The Carpenter's Arms public house, Church Street

 A service at St. Cyriac's Church

 A service at St. Cyriac's Church

Mrs. Joan Pocock prepares flowers for Harvest Festival. Mrs. Jeeves and Mrs. Rossiter can be seen in the background
 

Heads bowed in prayer, at St. Cyriac's Church

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The choir singing at St. Cyriac's Church

St. Cyriac's Church

Villagers heading on a walk, with St. Cyriac's Church in the background. Mr. David Chamberlain is at the front, with Mrs. Peggy Butler at the rear left (with dog)

The service has ended at St. Cyriac's

 Mrs. Gayle moving flowers for Harvest Festival celebrations, with Mrs. Dolly Edwards

A view of Church Street, from the entrance of St. Cyriac's Church

Mrs. Davis sweeping outside her door, Church Street

A view of Church Street from the church tower

Stanley Flower and Michael (the dog)

Geese in the High Street, outside the school

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