Lutterworth Collection

Sir Frank Whittle (centre) and his associates experimenting with an early gas turbine in a disused foundry at Lutterworth. A scene from the COX film The Wonder Jet

Wyclif / Fox Martyrs / Burnt
JOHN WYCLIF In 1425 his body is exhumed and burnt at Lutterworth by the ecclesiastical establishment and his ashes cast into the river

1840s Victorian Map Of Leicestershire Vintage
1840s, Victorian, Map, of, Leicestershire, Vintage, Lantern, Slide, Leicester, Lutterworth, Market, Harborough, Bosworth, Ashby, de, la, Zouch, Hinckley, Charnwood, Forest, England, Edwardian, early

The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff
STC469105 The order and manner of taking up the body of John Wickliff, and burning his bones 44 years after his death, illustration from Acts and Monuments by John Foxe, ninth edition, pub

Opening of the Great Central Railway on 9 March, Scenes on the Route (litho)
1598611 Opening of the Great Central Railway on 9 March, Scenes on the Route (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Wycliff Quincentenary (engraving)
1622548 The Wycliff Quincentenary (engraving) by Boot, William Henry James (1848-1918) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wycliff Quincentenary)

John Wickliffe and his Church at Lutterworth (engraving)
971079 John Wickliffe and his Church at Lutterworth (engraving) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wickliffe and his Church at Lutterworth)

Lutterworth Church (engraving)
666725 Lutterworth Church (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lutterworth Church. Illustration from The Gallery of Portraits (Charles Knight, 1836)

Wiclif (engraving)
664908 Wiclif (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wiclif. Illustration from Cathedrals, Abbeys and Churches by T G Bonney (Cassell, 1891)

John Wycliffe Memorial, Lutterworth, Leicestershire (colour photo)
3096589 John Wycliffe Memorial, Lutterworth, Leicestershire (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Wycliffe Memorial, Lutterworth)

Leicester LE17 4 Map
Postcode Sector Map of Leicester LE17 4

Daimler Vintage Car Accident, Husbands Bosworth, Lutterworth, near Market Harborough, Leicestershire, England. Leicester registration. Date: 1910

Lutterworth Church - people in churchyard, square tower. Ornamentation on roof. Part of Box 3 Boswell Collection Series of Ancient Britain. Date: circa 1900

Wyclif Paralysed
JOHN WYCLIF religious reformer, translator and theologian depicted stricken by paralysis in his church at Lutterworth. Date: 1324 - 1384

Lutterworth Church
LUTTERWORTH CHURCH

Whittle gas turbine in a disused foundry at Lutterworth
A Whittle gas turbine in a disused foundry at Lutterworth. A scene from the COX film The Wonder Jet. Produced by the Crown Film Unit for the Economic Information Unit

Lutterworth church, Leicestershire
The church and churchyard at Lutterworth, Leicestershire. John Wyclif was rector here from 1374 to 1384, and it was here that he produced the first translation into English of the Christian Bible

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Lutterworth: A town steeped in history and triumphs. Meet Kirsty Ryan, a proud resident of Lutterworth, who has made her mark at Crufts 2023 with her beloved King Charles Spaniel, Riley. Their bond shines through as they celebrate their Best of Breed win on the final day of this prestigious event at NEC Birmingham. But Kirsty's success doesn't end there. Just a day prior, she showcased another remarkable achievement with Fergal, her Skye Terrier, who claimed the title of Best of Breed on Saturday during Crufts 2023, and are truly boast about its talented dog enthusiasts. Beyond the world of dogs, Lutterworth holds significance in British history. It was home to Sir Frank Whittle, the brilliant inventor behind the jet engine that revolutionized aviation forever. His groundbreaking work continues to shape our modern world. It also witnessed significant events like the Wyclif/Fox Martyrs' burning and is immortalized in a stunning Victorian map from the 1840s showcasing Leicestershire's rich heritage. Intriguingly, an unfortunate vintage car accident involving a Daimler occurred in Husbands Bosworth near Lutterworth—a reminder that even amidst historical charm accidents happen. Delving deeper into history brings us to John Wickliff's legacy—the man whose body was taken up with great order and manner according to records. The opening of Great Central Railway on March 9th brought scenes along its route capturing moments that shaped transportation history. The Wycliff Quincentenary engraving commemorates five centuries since his influential teachings emerged while John Wickliffe himself is depicted alongside his church at Lutterworth—an enduring symbol of religious reform and intellectual courage. Lastly, we cannot overlook the beauty found within Lutterworth Church—an enchanting sight captured perfectly in an engraving that showcases architectural brilliance fused with spiritual significance.