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Timeline of Events in Aspley Heath

1668: First mention of Fullers Earth in the area. 

1883: Aspley Heath was created a seperate parish from Aspley Guise. 

1886: Parts of Wavendon were transferred to Aspley Heath. 

1917: The Heath Beerhouse closes. 

1919: Homewood Hospital is acquired by Bedford County Hospital and used during the summer as a convalescent home. During the Second World War it was used as a sick bay for evacuated children.

1956: Daneswood opens as a convalescent home. 

1974: The Knoll School closes. 

1979: Fir Tree Cottage becomes Grade II listed. 

1985: Meadow Springs becomes Grade II listed. 

1993: Sandpit Cottage becomes Grade II listed.