There are additional local reference only collections available at hereford, leominster and rossonwye libraries. Guide to herefordshire, england online genealogy records for researching ancestry. We sell many different genres from text books, local history and religion through to cookery and car manuals. Some will be in the form of links to online images of the books, other will allow the book to be downloadable directly. We offer members a varied programme of events, at least monthly, throughout the year. This section will give easy browseable access to downloadable books relevant to herefordshire. Wills provide the researcher with confirmation of the lifestyle of ones ancestor and. The little book of herefordshire david vaughan books. Herefordshire online genealogy records this chart shows links to countrywide collections. Books set in herefordshire 84 books set in herefordshire.
Herefordshire archaeology, is the county archaeological service maintained by herefordshire council. Subjects often essential to understand our ancestors lives. Most libraries have a selection of local books for loan. Library local history resources local and family history. The society was formed in 1977 by robert jenkins and allan lloyd, with the purpose of undertaking research into and recording the history of kington. Bromyard and district local history society is based in bromyard, herefordshire, england, and was founded in 1966. Wigmore books publishers of books of local interest. Our ebook and eaudio service is free for herefordshire library members.
Foxley camp primary school admissions book 1952 56. The victoria history of herefordshire this book provides a detailed history of the english village of colwall, including its geography, economy, infrastructure, industry, and population. Bromyard local and family history centre is the headquarters of the bromyard and district local history society founded in 1966 to foster interest, enjoyment, research and publication in the field of our local history. Local worthy, blanche parry 150890, went from royal maid duties to become queen bess firm favouriteso much so that she forever remains near her single mistress s side. The subject of ongoing research by ruth e richardson, local historian, the redheaded queen adorns a monument stone. Herefordshire history is a local history project run by herefordshire libraries.
Bromyard local and family history centre visit herefordshire. Contained within is a plethora of entertaining facts about herefordshires famous and occasionally infamous men and women, its literary, artistic and sporting achievements, transport, battles, ghostly appearances and customs both ancient and modern. Herefordshires past pages contain information on herefordshire history and can be used as a starting point for research or to assist in educational activities. Browse the latest new releases and bestsellers, including childrens and teenage fiction, popular biographies and nonfiction. Herefordshire family history society registered charity no.
To order a copy of river voices please send your name and address together with a cheque for. The little book of herefordshire is a compendium full of information that will make you say, i never knew that. An expert guide to local history from thps authors. This website uses cookies to ensure you get the best experience on our website. Hereford in 50 buildings local history series discover books. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that. A history of the castles of herefordshire and their lords, e book. To find links to collections for lower jurisdictions such as a county, town, or parish, go to locating online databases. It exists to foster interest, enjoyment, research and publication in the field of our local history.
In addition to the numerous local indexes to births, marriages and deaths compiled by the herefordshire family history society, you will also find free access to the ancestry and find my past websites in the searchroom. Many items from herefordshire libraries collection of local newspapers, photographs and maps are now available online at our herefordshire history website local history books. The selection relates the history of herefordshires many pubs, from the days when they were filled with agricultural workers and gentlemen drinkers and the occasional dentist or doctor plying his trade to the pool tables and cigarette machines of todays establishments. The herefordshire beekeepers association was founded in 1882. Kington history society kington history society website. The history of herefordshire starts with a shire in the time of athelstan 895939, and herefordshire is mentioned in the anglosaxon chronicle in 1051. If you have a local history site that you would like to be included on these pages please get in touch via the contact page. We have published books river voices, 2018, women at war in the munitions, 2003. Books may also be bought or collected from the history society shop at. It was also seen as an opportunity to provide information for those interested in the history of kington, its people and the surrounding area. We buy books from charity shops and sell for a modest profit.
Five books on local history to include herefordshire. Herefordshire a century in photographs paperback october. The virgin queen s lover, meanwhile robert devereux essex was himself a herefordshire lad. Herefordshire a century in photographs paperback october 24. The ground floor comprises a reception area and a well stocked shop selling local books, maps, postcards and many other items. A slap of the hand the history of hereford market 2007, booklets.
The society produces an annual journal, free to members, as well as other publications. Local ebooks, pamphlets and publications herefordshire history. Herefordshire, england online genealogy records familysearch. Herefordshire, england online genealogy records genealogy. If you have any questions or comments, please use the contact form. Lending copies of local history books may be requested online and collected from any herefordshire library. Photographs, newspapers and other resources illustrating the history of herefordshire. Responsible when we find funding, our team records people, onetoone, transcribes the recording, and lodges the master copies with herefordshire archive service. Also a calendar of events and local history books for sale. The victoria history of herefordshire booksamillion. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history.
Books which are downloadable from the clubs pre2012 publications tab are also given at the foot of this web page. Herefordshire history herefordshire life through a lens. A history of the castles of herefordshire and their lords, ebook. Born 1565, at netherwood near bromyard his manor house longsince pulled down the politician and soldier became the queen s ally and friend. Herefordshire, england genealogy familysearch wiki. Rhys griffith herefordshire record office, harold street, hereford hr1 2qx tel no. Author and local roger rogowski looks at the history of notting hill. The information and resources pages have information for archaeologists and researchers working in herefordshire, information for historic environment tourists, and information of. The following pages include domesday placenames and landowners, and beneath some are links to websites containing the local history of that place.
One of the founding members was alfred watkins, probably best known for his theories and many books written on ley lines. Local history online for books, news, resources, information, courses and local history contacts. We are passionate about describing book condition accurately and price accordingly. They also run regular courses on a wide range of themes. Rare books on cd genealogy, family history, anguline. The hereford cathedral archives hold an historic collection of medieval manuscripts, early printed books and an archive from medieval to the present day. Often restricted by time and space a broad sweep of the subject is sometimes adopted but there is still much to be discovered. Please browse our online shop for a wealth of natural history books and gifts. Ledbury has a fascinating history and there are excellent websites and books recording life in this small market town. Herefordshire history is a project run by herefordshire libraries to digitise unique local material from herefordshire s libraries, archives and museum collections with support from the heritage lottery fund. Wigmore books is run from the historic wigmore abbey in herefordshire and was set up in 2011 to publish books of general and local interest, fiction and nonfiction. A 20th century collection of books about beekeeping.
Items will be brought together for the first time in a searchable online database which will make this material available to everyone and. To check or renew your books, and check dvds, talking books and other items, please log into my account. Guide to herefordshire ancestry, family history and genealogy. Copies of some years of the hereford times, hereford journal and other historic local newspapers. Our local history experts share how they first got interested in the topic and their top tips for success. Rare books on cd genealogy, family history, anguline research.
Herefordshire and the great war, with the city and countys roll of honour 1919 reprint collins, william, of hereford. Browse the latest new releases and bestsellers, including childrens. The herefordshire village book the villages of britain herefordshire federation of womens institutes on. The watkins collection is also available online at herefordshire history. The herefordshire village book the villages of britain. Wigmore books publishers of books of local interest, wigomore. Rossonwye is a market town with a population of 10,700 according to the 2011 census, in south eastern herefordshire, england, on the river wye, and on the northern edge of the forest of dean. Such books describe the history of the places and the environment our ancestors lived in. Kington is famed as a centre for walking and hosts an annual walking festival. A collection of books and pamphlets about herefordshire collected by thomas theophilus davies, jp 17921887, hereford bookseller and printer, honorary librarian of the herefordshire philosophical, antiquarian society and president of the hereford permanent library. Herefordshire archives herefordshire family history society.
This actionpacked book describes the history of each airfield, highlights some of the major operations carried out from them and shows the overall effect of the war on the daily lives of the local people. There are additional local reference only collections. Local ebooks these are the first of a new collection of ebooks that have been digitised and made available to view for free, from herefordshire libraries special collections. Colwall lies on the western slopes of the malvern hills, near the market town of ledbury. The saxons arrived in this part of england in the 7th century and a settlement grew up at the ford. From medieval times when it was a major english stronghold against repeated welsh attacks, to its current role as the county town of. Weve talked to over 50 local groups, published books, booklets and a decade of age to age before launching in our age. Heather hurley lives in herefordshire and has a keen interest in local history. Items donated by the reverend prebendary michael hopton 18381928. Also included are a number of local pamphlets, leaflets and logbook extracts you can view for free. Bill laws is the author of twenty titles on subjects ranging from rural architecture and a social history of walking, to gardens and local history. Social, local, topographical, military, genealogical etc.
Cheques should be made out to bromyard and district local history society. Each title is also available to purchase as a digital download for use on your own device, with income raised going to support the herefordshire history digitisation project. Herefordshire family history society herefordshire fhs. The service exists to assess, investigate, document, conserve and promote the archaeology and historic landscape of herefordshire. Our first book is the autobiography of john challis. Falling from grace, not least for his failed exploits in ireland, he became the last person beheaded at the feared tower of london actually. Kington is a historic town near the herefordshire border with wales, set in wonderful walking country. However, he was also an eminent photographer and a keen beekeeper, combining both to produce some wonderful photographs of bees and beekeeping around the. Wills provide the researcher with confirmation of the lifestyle of ones ancestor and may provide details of their family and friends.
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