that the upper part of the tramway was worked by a stationary steam engine. Part of the route of the tramway has been built over and part (near to the railway) has been dug up by gravel workings or flood prevention works and flooded. There were later workings in the Far Cotton part of the old Hardingstone Parish.

The Blazing car murder

Hardingstone Lane was the scene of the 'Blazing Car Murder' of 6th November 1930 which attracted national press interest. The offender, Alfred Rouse,

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