“Ragdale - The History of a Rural Village and a Country Estate by Tony Geary
Tony Geary moved to Ragdale in 1979 and immediately became Churchwarden of All Saints church, a position he would only relinquish 26 years later when moving to Syston. However, it did enable him to become steeped in the history of the village, the Church and the ancient estate of Ragdale.
He has uncovered tales of Norman ancestry, including a surfeit of Ralphs; the Old Hall, a magnificent country house; an aristocratic murder with the ultimate penalty; illegitimacy, estrangement and final aton
7.30pm. Tickets: Members Free, Guests £2.00
Hoby Village Hall, Main Street, Hoby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE14 3DT
Wed 23 Sep 2015