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Aintree Village has a very historical past.
First documented in the 13th century as 'Ayntre' meaning one tree or tree standing alone. There are two theories about how there came to be one tree standing on its own. Firstly, the area was a treeless marsh and the Norsemen planted the tree as a landmark. Secondly, it is suggested that Aintree was once woodland which was felled, leaving one tree as a landmark.
By 1895, Aintree was a quiet village with less than three hundred inhabitants, mainly farmers, who in those days were 'well off' with servants and labourers. As the main mode of transport was horses we were fortunate to have two smithies, one at either end of the village. There was also a wheelwright's shop, a blacksmith, a shoemaker, a tailor and two cornmillers so the village was very self sufficient.
More information about Aintree Village's colourful past can be found in the book 'Aintree Past and Present' available from the Parish Council.
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2007