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Histories of Northamptonshire

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  • Tin of Jeyes Fluid (Mark II) disnfectant © NMAG

    Tin of Jeyes Fluid

    Tin of Jeyes Fluid, a disinfectant invented by John Jeyes, Northampton botanist and inventor in 1877. Jeyes Fluid remains in use today.

    Victorian 1877 Modern

  • Medieval Jewish tombstone fragment with Hebrew inscription © NMAG

    Jewish Tombstone

    This Jewish tombstone fragment is one of two surviving medieval inscriptions in England; indicating a thriving medieval Jewish community living in Northampton at the time.

    Medieval 1259 - 1290 Medieval to Tudor

  • Ceramic dray horse trough © Photo by J. Demet

    Dray Horse Trough - Railway Stables, Rushden

    This ceramic dray horse trough is the only surviving relic of the railway dray horse stables in Rushden.

    1893 to 1950 Modern

  • Carved stone from Eleanor Cross, Hardingstone. © NMAG

    Eleanor Cross

    This 13th century fragment of carved stone comes from the medieval cross located near Delapré Abbey, one of just three surviving Eleanor Crosses.

    Medieval 1291 - 1295 Medieval to Tudor