St. Andrews Church, thought to have been built on the same site as earlier Saxon & Norman churches.
The first Wesleyan Chapel was built behind the houses on the east of the village square.The old chapel ,having been a bake house for many years was demolished to make way for new houses. This archway is the only remains!
Organised education in the village started at the Wellington Inn on 14th December following a resolution by the Society for promoting the education of the poor to which 56 people contributed
The present Wesleyan Chapel was built. John Bowden, a local corn & cider merchant, provided half the cost of building the Chapel, the Mance & the schoolrooms. Following the Education Act of 1870 the Ipplepen School Board rented the school rooms, this remained the village school until 1970.
The Ipplepen Cottage Garden Society was established on 28th February & a set of rules drawn up.The Society hold an annual show in July each year, apart from the war years it continues to the present time and enjoys much local support.
Coronation of George V & Queen Mary 22nd June. Obviously a time of great celebrations even in small country villages. Although now gone a tree was planted in the square
Commemoration of the village memorial which had been erected & paid for by local subscriptions.
Serious flooding following a cloudburst with much damage in the village and surrounding areas
The Ipplepen Unionist Club premises were opened by the sitting Member of Parliament Major Harvey.This building is thought to have been built in 1885 for use as the Constitutional Club. Currently in use as the Conservative Club
Street Party to celebrate the end of WWII
Celebration an old English Tradition, beating the bounds
Ipplepen Drama Group formed.This group has been very successful & continues to stage a variety of productions.
The Ipplepen Branch of the National Federation of Women’s Institutes was formed. Still very active in 2011
The new village hall opened 21/9/1957 with funds raised by local people together with a free grant from the Ministry of Education. The hall is much used & is of great benefit to all.
The Time Line
Bridge Street widened to accommodate modern traffic. Regrettably this meant the demolition of 3 very old cottages in probably the oldest part of the village.
The “Rood Screen” in St. Andrews Church was restored to its former glory
After giving a performance at the Grosvenor House Hotel in London, encouraged by Leslie Crowther & George Martin of Beatles fame the village children make a Christmas record.
New school built to accommodate the increasing population.
April 26th Lorry crashes into village bakery, causing severe damage to the building, fortunately no one was hurt
“Ipplepen” makes it to the national news papers!!
May 1973 The Bell ringers refuse to accept the Vicar’s request to change the times when the bells are rung, resulting in much ill feeling in the village.
8th May 1974 St. Mary’s Catholic Church opened by Bishop Cyril Restieaux
Village Street party to celebrate the Queens Silver Jubilee
Crokers Farm house demolished & new bungalow built in Biltor Road.
A new estate called Crokers Way was then built on the site.
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A bungalow called “Erwyn”in Silver St.was demolished to make way for a new medical centre. Whilst being built the remains of a medieval Priory were discovered on the site.
Beating the village bounds again. This event is quite strenuous & means walking over 24 miles across rough fields,
Despite much local opposition Village Library closes
One of the two village pubs called The Plough closed due to lack of trade. Subsequently converted into two cottages.
St. Mary’s Church demolished making way for new homes.
Garage in Bridge St. moved to the Ipplepen Industrial Estate in Edglands Lane. Most of the old buildings demolished
St. Mary’s Place. This estate was built on the St, Mary’s Catholic Church site.
Children's new play area opened on 19th June
Ipplepen’s Bowling Club. Opened with an all weather green which has proved to be a very popular amenity
Ipplepen’s first Co-
