NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND—Restoration work at the twelfth-century Abbey of St. Mary de la Pré, also known as Delapre Abbey, has uncovered a pool that may have been used by Victorian-era bathers.

It belonged to Gen Everard Bouverie, who owned Delapre Abbey in Northampton from 1858 to 1871. Gen Bouverie had the sword when he was in the Royal Horse Guards and fought in the Battle of Waterloo.

The restoration of the abbey is a key heritage project A project to restore a 12th Century abbey in Northampton will go ahead after planning permission was granted for the work. Delapre Abbey was ...

A former abbey and surrounding grounds in Northampton, dating back to 1145, is set to become a conservation area. Northampton Borough Council is being recommended to preserve and enhance Delapre Abbey ...

The Friends of Delapre Abbey, a group of volunteers which maintains the building in London Road, Northampton, said they were "very angry". Graham Walker, the group's chairman, said: "I just hope that ...

Two open days took place at the weekend for visitors to see the restoration work at historic Delapre Abbey in Northampton, which will turn it into a major tourist attraction. Ruth Supple went along to ...

As spooky season is upon us, Northampton's Delapré Abbey has a whole selection of Halloween-themed activities lined up for kids and big kids. The activities commence on Sunday October 1, with an ...

The UK's smash hit touring soul spectacular comes to Delapré Abbey for a lifetime celebration of Soul & Disco featuring some legendary performers... Please note: The event information above has ...

As part of the project called A Stable Future, the Delapré Abbey Preservation Trust in Northampton has asked ... and play a part in addressing the UK's heritage construction skills gap." ...

Lebaga-Idubor, of Ice House Court, Abbey Road, Barking, and Eke, of Brimsdown Avenue, Enfield, were both remanded in custody by magistrates to appear at Northampton Crown Court next Tuesday.