Leicester Road, Quorn, c.1900
A new exhibition at the Loughborough Public Library has just opened, and examines the history of the neighbouring village of Quorn, which was described in Victorian times as “the most famous village in England”.
The famous Quorn Hunt brought aristocracy to the village in droves, and with it came the building of grand houses, employment for the villagers and, curiously, an early form of tourism.
The exhibition takes you through from Quorn’s origins, how it got its name, how it was affected by the Enclosure Act, through to the Victorian times, the hunt, education, and its thriving industries. A multitude of old photographs, holiday postcards and artefacts are on display, and you can also read extracts from the Victorian school log books and see how the master at the time complains bitterly of the abuse he receives from the women of Quorn!
The exhibition has been produced by local historians Don Wix, Sue Templeman and Kathryn Paterson, and runs at the Public Library throughout July and August. You can find details of its opening hours here.
Further information relating to the local history of Quorn can be found at Quorn’s virtual museum, www.quornmuseum.com, where you can enjoy browsing through over 800 artefacts online!
