ROTHLEY GARDEN SUBURB

This was a booklet published in 1909 about a scheme to build a charming Country Estate at Rothley in the area we now see as The Ridgeway and Swithland Lane in Rothley.

The Ridgeway, above, in 1909.

THE INTRODUCTION

Modern facilities for quick, comfortable and economical transit have doubtless given rise to the commendable and growing tendency of businessmen to live in the country. Another incentive to this end we find in the increasing competition of modern business which necessitates such strenuous activity that the highest pitch of mental and physical fitness can only be obtained by the recuperative effects of home life in the pure fresh air obtainable in the country only.
The Garden Suburb Estate Office
Rothley
Leicestershire
February 1909.

WHERE IT CAN BE FOUND

The charming district in and around Rothley, just sufficiently far out to escape the unpleasant conditions of a crowded manufacturing centre, but near enough to meet the requirements and desires of the jaded town worker for quiet country life.

This booklet then gives details of the beauty spots and history of Rothley, local facilities and rail links. The cost of a Train Season Ticket from Leicester and Loughborough is only £5.0.0. per annum Third Class and £7 1s 9d First Class.
There are floor plans of the properties available and cost. The property shown above is classed as a small house (with 5 bedrooms) with brick mullioned windows, steel casements and leaded lights. Approximate cost £695.0.0 with a quarter of an acre of land.

A copy of this booklet can be found in the Local Studies Section at Rothley Library in a folder called Local Studies