Stondon Timeline
13th Century: Apart from the church doorway dating from the 13th century, hardly any trace remains of the medieval church although the list of incumbents can be traced back to 1239.
1855: The church was partially rebuilt, enlarged and re-seated and re-opened on the 19th March 1857.
1860c: The brickfield was in existence by this date and eventually covered just over 6 acres, the brickfield had ceased production by 1914.
1861: The village school opened.
1863: Baptist Chapel built with seating for 150.
1921: Latin Cross of Portland stone erected in churchyard as War Memorial.
1930: Village Hall built at a cost of £1,600 funded by The John Rand Charity of Holwell.
1966: The Marquis of Granby Public House closes in June.
1971: The church was extensively restored with the vestry rebuilt and a new tiled floor and modern seating in the nave.
1985: Upper and Lower Stondon joined to become the parish of Stondon.
SOURCES:
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The newspapers cuttings collection at Bedford Central Library.
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PICKFORD, Christopher Bedfordshire Churches in the 19th Century B.H.R.S. Vol.79 2000
Page last updated: 23rd May 2008
