The local church of St Mary’s features prominently, above scenes of rural life. The church is unspectacular, having been largely rebuilt on the 1800’s.

The racehorse Golden Miller also features on the sign, having been trained locally. Owned by the legendary Dorothy Padgett, Golden Miller was to chalk up a remarkable five successive victories in the Cheltenham Gold Cup. The first of these wins came in the 1932 season when Golden Miller was just five years old. Better was to follow in 1934, when still at just seven years of age he won both the Gold Cup and the Grand National in the same season.

Longstowe, St Mary

Longstowe Village OS Grid Ref: TL 309 552