School children from Kingsbury Primary School were selected to participate in a time capsule project undertaken at Walton Homes’ Hemlingford Mill development, next to Kingsbury Water Park.

Two children from each class at the local school took part in the fun and educational project, which enabled them to use their imagination to decide what they each wanted to contribute to the time capsule. The children were then invited to the historic site, which dates back to the 11th Century, for a tour and to witness the burial of the sealed container underneath the flagstones within the large landscaped grounds of Hemlingford Mill. The project coincided with Kingsbury Primary School’s local history topic.

“Walton Homes has very deep roots in Staffordshire and we participate in a variety of community projects across the county.”

Sarah Summerton, director of Walton Homes comments: “Walton Homes has very deep roots in Staffordshire and we participate in a variety of community projects across the county. Working with school children is always very rewarding and the partnership we have formed with Kingsbury Primary School for this time capsule project has been tremendous fun.

“The children have been so creative with the items they have contributed to the time capsule, ranging from school clothing to toys, newspapers, magazines, stamps, collages and even a pizza delivery leaflet! These items are now immortalised underground at Hemlingford Mill, but hopefully it will be a day that the children will remember for a long time to come. You never know, with so many of the buyers at Hemlingford Mill coming from the local area, there’s always the chance that in years to come one of the school children may end up choosing to live at the development themselves!”

The 15 participating children were Ella Burgess and Amy Cook age 5, Alex Green, Charlotte Walton and Jago Kesterton age 6, Elliott Asher and Sophie Hunt age 7, Ben Hitchman and Emma Blackett age 8, Alexander Walton, Chloe Wale, Ellie Knight and Alex Keirle all aged 9, Charlotte Cotton age 10 and Tom Johnson age 11.

Items in the time capsule include a toy caravan from Charlotte Walton, who likes going away with her family in their own caravan. Elliott Asher printed screen grabs from his favourite website www.clubpenguin.com , Alexander Walton contributed a photo of him and his little sister Charlotte, along with a school polo shirt. Ellie Knight gave coins and stamps, while Ben Hitchman contributed magazines and a pizza delivery leaflet because of his love of pepperoni pizza.

prices in the current release ranging from £119,950 to £163,500

Hemlingford Mill comprises 26 apartments and townhouses, with prices in the current release ranging from £119,950 to £163,500. Berkswell House, the new name for the converted 11th Century former flour mill and the first phase of the Hemlingford Mill development is now build complete, comprising a total of six character rich properties.

The three-storey mill building dates back to the 1086 Doomsday survey – it was originally used to grind the flour for the local market. Since then, its biggest claim to fame is that it was given to Lady Godiva as a gift from her husband, after her notorious horseback ride through Coventry.  The mill was then seized by William the Conqueror and it eventually formed part of an arms factory for the Napoleonic and First World Wars.

The Hemlingford Mill show home is open between 11am – 5pm from Thursday to Monday, telephone 01827 875 537. Outside of opening times, please call Walton Homes on 01543 412 288 or visit waltonhomes.co.uk for further information.