The Rise and Decline of the Coaching Trade in Market Harborough

How did people manage to get around the country before the rise of modern transport systems? Was it only by ‘Shank’s pony’ or horse?

We extend a warm welcome back to Dr Len Holden, who will be explaining The Rise and Decline of the Coaching Trade in Market Harborough and its importance to the social and economic history of the town as a safe means of travel and access.

The talk will contain anecdotes of travellers through the town and their experiences of travelling by coach and staying at Harborough Inns.

Which were the coaching inns, do these names ring a bell – The Swan Inn, The Angel Inn, The Talbot, The Peacock? How did they handle the traffic, what was the effect of the coming of the railways?

Come and find out on Tuesday 10th November, 7.30pm, Lubenham Village Hall, Laughton Road, Lubenham LE16 9TE.

Entrance: Members £2.00, non-members £4.00