Princes Risborough
From Lacey Green History
Also click Princes Risborough Common for 2 maps 1823
Research by Joan West
The parish of Princes Risborough stretches from Ilmer, on the road to Longwick in the north-east to Speen, Lacey Green and Loosley Row in the south-west.
The Parish historically belonged to the monarch.
Speen. Lacey Green and Loosley Row became called "The Upper Hamlets" It was usual where ever possible for each parish to have both high and low land.
William of Normandy conquered England In 1066.
He had the country surveyed, the results were recorded and The Domesday records and maps produced.
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The map below is a copy of The Upper Hamlets section of the map surveyed in 1766 to 1768 and engraved by Thomas Jefferys.
Research note. These tracks were established roads and maintained with stones picked from the fields.
On the Left. Princes Risborough. This attractive patterned wall is on a building behind Princes Risborough Market Square. It shows quite clearly the timber framing and herring-bone brickwork infilling of the Gables. The walls have been bricked over concealing this patterning, but the sightseer can see a hint of what lies behind by looking up at the second-storey gables.
A sign above the double-gate entrance shows harness-maker Mr Harris was the owner of the site for some time. He used to run wagon trips to local beauty spots.
The previous owner of the site was Martha East who made saddles and spun ropes and twine.
To the right of this building is a sign showing the Post Office was there for a while before moving to the High Street.
This photograph was taken from Princes Risborough in Old Picture Postcards by Dr Alexander Macfarlane.