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Church Lane, NOTTINGHAM, NG16 5HE

This view of the stretch of road connecting Underwood village with Lower Bagthorpe gives a good idea of the half residential/half rural flavour of the lower end of Church Lane and the more upmarket nature of the housing stock, compared with the terraced housing that is found at the other end of this long road in the former pit village of Underwood.

An exceptionally large garden and a children's play area would appear to make up for the 'cosy' size of this 17th century (at least in the summer ?) This is the "Red Lion" pub as seen from the Lower Bagthorpe end of Church Lane.

By the time an observer has reached here on Church Lane and finds him/herself looking downhill in the direction of Lower Bagthorpe, the supply of terraced houses associated with the former mining community of Underwood, has disappeared from the housing stock and has been replaced by larger, more modern detached and semi-detached properties. An exceptionally large garden and children's play area to the side and rear of this 17th century pub appear to make up for its 'cosy' size (at least in the summer).

17th Century pub with extensions. As newcomers to the area, we were pleasantly surprised to see so many of the old pubs still open.

The view of the now defunct Bagthorpe Baptist Chapel from the Lower Bagthorpe end of Church Lane. It was built by a congregation of Primitive Methodists circa 1829 and then sold to a Baptist group in 1837. Apparently it has been unused for several years now but remains 'for sale'.

The view of the now defunct Bagthorpe Baptist Chapel from the St Michael and All Angels' Church end of Church Lane. It was built by a Primitive Methodists group circa 1829 and sold to a Baptist group in 1837. Apparently it has been unused for several years now but remains 'for sale'.

...and taken his cross with him, leaving an eerie imprint (right) on the wall. See also Image The chapel was built by a Primitive Methodists group circa 1829 and sold to a Baptist group in 1837. Apparently it has been unused for several years. Image (2012) shows it still sporting the cross and looking quite smart, though already for sale.

See also Image This shot shows the utilitarian end wall of the building, and also its size. It must have accommodated a large number of devout followers. The cross has been removed, leaving an eerie imprint (right) on the wall. The chapel was built by a Primitive Methodists group circa 1829 and sold to a Baptist group in 1837. Apparently it has been unused for several years. Image (2012) shows it still sporting the cross and looking quite smart, though already for sale.

The Dixies Arms pub is perhaps the most prominent feature of this junction where Church Lane meets School Road in Lower Bagthorpe. According to records the tithes of local people were previously “impropriated to the Lady Dixie, liyeing (sic) in the parish of Selston”. Thus it seems this pub, or the land upon which it was built, may once have belonged to this landowner.