Villagers built a bus shelter for just £20 in 1953 using the remainder of their Coronation Fund. The youngest ‘builder’ was just 3 years old!
Bus Shelter 1953
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Jane Evans
Tanner & Currier
Did you know that there is a house in Sternfield called the Old Tannery? Tanning went on there in 1700s.
Mantua Maker
In 1700s the Mantua, a style of gown, became very popular. Elizabeth Mills of Benhall was Mistress of this Trade.
F.J. Flatman (1896-1916)
Frederick John Flatman was born in Sternfield and died in France on 18th March 1916 aged just 20 years old.
Changing Times on the Land
The History Group’s project in 2024 was to look at the changes in Farms and Farming in our two villages.
Telephone Box
Benhall Green’s telephone box has a history as well as being beautifully decorated and used to inform local residents.
1951 Festival of Britain
The Festival of Britain was a national exhibition in the summer of 1951 organised to boost national morale after WWII.
1955 Visit by the Queen Mother
In 1955 the Queen Mother was making a visit to Sternfield House so local residents from Benhall & Sternfield took the opportunity to greet her.
1958 Visit by Princess Margaret
In June 1958 Princess Margaret, beginning a weekend stay in Sternfield, met a Benhall Centenarian.
2024 Benhall Open Gardens
On Sunday 2nd June 2024 fourteen wonderful, and very varied gardens, enthralled visitors. Browse some of the gardens here.