These two sketchs are the earliest representations of Enderby Church we have. They show Enderby Church during the time of the "hunting vicar", Lambton Loraine, who would rarely have visited the parish.

The sketches show Enderby Church as it was for the century before it's restoration in 1867. The lower roof is the main visible difference to the restored Church. The track running at the side is now Leicester Lane.

This is the earliest photograph of Enderby Church we have. Taken during the restoration, it shows the main body of the Church that was knocked down and totally rebuilt in 1867. It illustrates that Enderby did not lose anything in the process.

This picture was taken after a restoration costing the local Lord of the Manor, Charles Brooke, £7,000. The tower remained untouched but the rest was fully rebuilt. To see the plans and the document giving permission for the work Click Here.

Charles Loraine Smith became lord of the manor in 1762 and therefore patron of the Church. A plaque in the Church states "In the early part of his life he represented the borough of Leicester in parliament. He was an active magistrate and no man displayed more independance of mind and superiority to every private object of interest or of ambition".

The Rev. Newby was the last vicar of 'Enderby cum Whetstone'. In 1867 the benefice split in two, with Rev. Newby going to Whetstone, whilst Enderby gained a new vicar. The Rev. Newby ministered in Whetstone until 1911! This photo was taken many years after he had moved to Whetstone.