A history of northamptonshire darwen county history s hardcover january 1. Naseby is a small village of about 500 inhabitants situated high in the rolling hills of the northamptonshire uplands about 7 miles from market harborough. Northamptonshire family history society was formed in 1976 to cover family history interests in the pre1974 county of northampton, which includes the soke of peterborough, and has now grown to a membership of over 1,000. This free content was digitised by double rekeying. The history of northamptonshire spans the same period as english history.
Yelvertoft photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Its name was ketter ingas, which means the people of kettering. Kettering was first mentioned in history in the year 956. Bakers history of northamptonshire 1867 edition open. George had a son named thomas edward warren who moved to canada. Northamptonshire, rutland, northumberland northamptonshire, rutland, northumberland books for sale administrations and inventories of the archdeaconry of northampton 17111800. Yelvertoft is a village in the daventry district of the county of northamptonshire in england. At the time of the 2001 census, the parishs population was 821 people, reducing to 764 at the 2011 census yelvertoft s main thoroughfare, called high street, is approximately three quarters of a mile long, from the parish church of all saints to the village hall. Northamptonshire tales of mystery and murder by david.
A history of northamptonshire darwen county history s. If you can help me go further back or are related in any way please contact me. The abbey of peterborough 8395 houses of benedictine monks. I have traced my family back to yelvertoft in the mid 1700s. They submitted a petition to the council to have them removed and the council voted in agreement. Discover centre at northamptonshire central library. It was called hamm tun, which means the village by the wellwatered meadow. Caldecott is now part of east northamptonshire district. Although they were originally a cavalry regiment, tanks had replaced their horses by the second world war.
My family name is york and we are descendants of thomas york who married elizabeth perkins in the late 1700s in yelvertoft. Full text of the victoria history of the county of northampton. All books set in northampton on the global book map. The second world war enjoy northamptonshires heritage. History, gazetteer and directory of northamptonshire by whellan william and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Bakers history of northamptonshire 1867 edition open library.
Books in kettering, northamptonshire be transported to a distinct time and place, or another world completely, by dipping into a book and enjoying the journey. Read about the history of northampton and see specially. The military landscape from prehistory to the present. You are viewing all stock in the northamptonshire category. Northamptonshire genealogy heraldry and family history. It was the largest sea invasion in history and the start of the liberation of nazioccupied europe. Kettering books, for books in kettering, northamptonshire, uk. Gb historical gis university of portsmouth, history of newark, in peterborough and northamptonshire map and description, a vision of britain through time. Compiled from the manuscript collections of the late learned antiquary john bridges, esq. The society holds regular meetings at kettering, northampton, oundle and. Northampton prospered as a river port and trading centre in anglosaxon times, despite being burnt in 1010 by a danish army under the command of one thorkil, and burnt again in 1065 by the rebellious northern earls edwin and morcar as part of their revolt against the then earl of northumbria, tostig. Ridgeandfurrow can be traced over almost all of this part of yelvertoft, much of it still surviving on the ground. Yelvertoft, a parish, with a large village, in northamptonshire, on the grand union canal, with a station, 2.
Buy northamptonshire county atlas az county atlas 1 by geographers az map company isbn. They may well include the names of other locations or areas. Our schools curriculum is meaningful and relevant to each childs needs and provides a broad range of experiences. It was here on june 14, 1645, that one of the most important battles of the war was fought. These are all the names of all the administrative units which we have associated with yelvertoft, and you must judge whether all or even any of them are variant names for the place. The village is most wellknown for its associations with the english civil war. The history of northamptonshire county cricket club county. History of yelvertoft, in daventry and northamptonshire. In only two places is there a complete absence of ridgeandfurrow, either of which might be the site of the assumed shenley. The northamptonshire yeomanry took part in dday, landing at the area codenamed gold beach.
Northamptonshire, rutland, northumberland books for sale. Apr 23, 2018 posts about northamptonshire history written by northampton museums. A look at historic all saints church in the northamptonshire village of yelvertoft, by historian david ross, with history, photos, and nearby historic places to see. Its members receive the magazine northamptonshire past and present published each year and a copy of its books as they are published. Yelvertoft, northamptonshire, all saints church historic.
Much of northamptonshire s countryside appears to have remained somewhat intractable with regards to early human occupation, resulting in an apparently sparse population and relatively few finds from the palaeolithic, mesolithic and neolithic periods. Buy northamptonshire tales of mystery and murder by david saint online from the works. The northamptonshire nene way is approximately 70 miles long and is covered by a series of 5 leaflets these leaflets are in a near fine condition with no inscriptions or markings and are enclosed in a very good pictorial slip case. Historical figures enjoy northamptonshires heritage. A partvolume covering the religious houses of the county. It could be made cheaply by adding more vegetables and filling it up with water rather than stock, or by putting the whole hock rather than just the meat in. Local and family history libraryplus northamptonshire county. A village in northamptonshire by jones, ursula, toseland, alan isbn. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. History of caldecott in east northamptonshire map and. Media in category history of northamptonshire the following 9 files are in this category, out of 9 total. Read about the people who have helped to shape northamptonshire through the ages. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
For cities, the associated administrative units will usually include parishes, especially ecclesiastical parishes, one of whose names is the name of. Visit now to browse our huge range of products at great prices. Local quakers opposed the tank and guns being kept in the park. George baker, the history and antiquities of the county of northampton 18221841 volume 1 volume 2 william whellan and co, history, gazetteer, and directory of northamptonshire 1849 john morton the natural history of northampton shire 1712 indexed available at. We currently have 10 books in this category in stock. We hold a large collection of local and family history resources in our discover centre at. Later it was called north hamm tun, probably to distinguish it from southampton. And its records from the formation until it proceeded. The following pages include domesday placenames and landowners, and beneath some are links to websites containing the local history of that place. Naseby, northamptonshire historic northamptonshire guide. Originally published by victoria county history, london, 1906.
Warren, born 1856 in titchmarsh, thrapston, northamptonshire. At yelvertoft primary school we plan together a whole school creative curriculum which enables us to teach though a termly context, thereby ensuring the childrens learning is based on key skills, knowledge and understanding and is relevant, interactive and applied. At the time of the 2001 census, the parishs population was 821 people, reducing to 764 at the 2011 census. A very popular dish in the area, it could be cooked in dozens of different ways, with each family probably having their own method. Published after northantss first major triumph in the natwest trophy, this book is a history of the club and includes the standard features of all the. 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. A history of the county of northampton british history online.
History of newark, in peterborough and northamptonshire map. Bakers history of northamptonshire by, 1867, printed by j. Northamptonshire association for local history annual list of members sent to each subscribing society or individual member, includes local history societies, individuals with an involvement or interest in local history and a record of local history researchers and the object of their research. Additional information about this locality is available for chelveston. A history of the county of northampton or, a history of northamptonshire. If you are looking for a specific book which we do not have in stock, then please get in touch and well let you know just as soon as it comes in. Parent were george and rebecca nee possibly east, or este. Then in 972 the manor of kettering was granted to the abbey at peterborough. Powered by create your own unique website with customizable templates.
Please follow the links to the detailed about pages nfhs the history and aims of the society. This story was reported by thomas sternberg in his 1851 book the dialogue and folklore of northamptonshire, in which he reports. We found 17 books set in northampton and 3 others set nearby. Northampton area historical society will receive a percentage of the purchase price back from any books purchased through these links. Sep 28, 2008 bakers history of northamptonshire by, 1867, printed by j. Yelvertoft, northamptonshire genealogy heraldry and history. Originally published by victoria county history, london, 1930.