Wellingborough Leasing

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Wellingborough is an Anglo-Saxon origin settlement but some archaeological findings and historical records shed light upon it being prehistoric populated with Roman Civilization. During the Domesday Book survey of 1086-87, a small area in Northamptonshire was mentioned as 'Wendleburie' with around 250 residents.

Archaeological excavation has found a boar-mounted-crown at Wollaston near Wellingborough which dates back to Anglo-Saxon time. It is the only helmet found that relates us to proof of such tribes in the Wellingborough.

Wellingborough, a parish-town and prominent ancient market town in Northamptonshire. A little do people know that the Romans and preceding tribes were heavily involved in trade and therefore, Wellingborough market existed for a long prehistoric time. During 14th and 15th centuries, these markets were turned out big and attracted the nearby towns and villages for trade.

During 17th – 20th Century, most of the buildings including Wellingborough manor were refurbished and renovated followed by population hike (in thousands). Sundial and open roofs were added in 1621 on houses and church. In 1682, the building was donated to form a free school for education.

All Hallows Church is the oldest existing building in Wellingborough and dates from c. 1160. The manor of Wellingborough belonged to Crowland Abbey Lincolnshire, from Saxon times and the monks probably built the original church..

Wellingborough was given a Market Charter dated 3 April 1201 when King John granted it to the "Abbot of Croyland and the monks serving God there" continuing, "they shall have a market at Wendligburg (Wellingborough) for one day each week that is Wednesday".

Sir David Frost OBE - whose famous interview with US President Richard Nixon led to a 2008 film - is a former resident of the town. The town used to have its own zoo in Croyland Gardens, but this closed in 1970.

Wellingborough was bombed once during World War II. The bomb fell where the town centre McDonald's restaurant used to be located. The town was also used for evacuated children from London.