Since our office and factory are in a rural area, our staff travel to work individually by car and we have enough space to maintain social distancing, so in consultation with our staff, we have decided to remain open for business unless government policy changes. Looking at burnopfield from byermoor, on the a692, it appears to be built on a long narrow shelf. Mangotsfield, a village and a parish in the district of keynsham and county of gloucester. The village stands adjacent to the bristol and birmingham railway, 6 miles n e of bristol. Hopefully, it will give you a peek at our collections of artifacts, historical documents, old photographs and other objects, all related to the interesting history of this attractive village located among the gently rolling hills and lakes of central maine. The high ground of hobson slopes down, levels out to take in burnopfield, and then descends rapidly to the derwent valley. Readfield history readfield was first settled in the mideighteenth century when the area was still a part of the commonwealth of massachusetts. Please also let us know of any books not listed here.
Historic plaques are one form of documentation of significant occurrences in the past and oral histories are another. Brown 68 alcham magazine summer issue 1985 alhs 699 alternative annals of avon history w. The history of mangotsfield stretches back to the domesday book of 1086 and almost certainly beyond. Henfield history group meets on the second tuesday of the month at 8 pm in the free church hall, coopers way off the high street. If you would like more information on our publications please contact us.
Browse and buy a vast selection of local history books and collectibles on. The nottinghamshire coalfield 18811981 by griffin, a. Downend local history society publications still in print. Cossham street ebound 86 462 948 y5 cossham street wbound 86 462 948 y5 elizabeth way s. Horfield and ashley down local history society bishopston. Get your 3day weather forecast for mangotsfield, south gloucestershire, united kingdom. This foundation later became mirfield grammar school now the mirfield free grammar. Memories of the northumberland coalfields local history. On this shelf, never more than 300 yards wide, the. Romancing the duke, ghost wall, the heiress of linn hagh, the mackinnons bride, the ivy tree, the recr. Monkseaton village volume 1 may 1, 2012 monkseaton has a long historical past, and dates back to at least the 12th century, when it was simply known as seton.
Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of mangotsfield. Presented with a red border are the local history books that have been lovingly read. Although called a memoir it is a well researched history and provides a wealth of reliable information 6. The publication of the results of such study, where applicable, in the form of books, leaflets or other papers for the instruction and information of the people of mayfield and visitors to the district. Rodway school originally rodway technical high school was established in 1957 and located at the current mangotsfield school site opposite rodway common, and the chase school for boys was located in cossham street and was established in about 1966.
Evans 722 an account of st johns conduit bristols medieval water supply members of the temple local history group 739 an account of st johns conduit bristols medieval water supply members of the temple local. They are collections of articles, book extracts, maps, photographs and ephemera relating to particular places or topics. Markfield local history group the markfield local history group comprises local people with an interest in the history of markfield and how it has evolved over the centuries to. Mangotsfield, a village and a parish in gloucestershire. An illustrated history of the commonwealth of pennsylvania, political and military, from its earliest settlement to the present time harrisburg, pa. Welcome to the readfield historical society website. From the year 1734 to the year 1800 volume 1 of the history of pittsfield berkshire county, massachusetts, joseph edward adams smith the history of pittsfield, berkshire county, massachusetts, from the year 1734 to the year 1800, joseph edward adams smith. There is another station and also a telegraph post office at staple hill. R and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Moorfield storey storey, moorfield, 18451929 the online. The study of local history in general and of mayfield and district in particular. Penned by local experts, each images of america book weaves the history of a community in stories and rare photos, from its beginnings to today.
A video history of north brookfield by tyler nickerson. Mar 31, 2005 buy consett pocket images by derwentdale local history society isbn. Buy memories of the northumberland coalfields local history by neil taylor isbn. Faced with economic decline, unprecedented levels of unemployment and new forms of political extremism during britains last great economic crash, politicians and planners in liverpool and manchester responded by investing in dramatic and ambitious programmes of urban. Books are generally available from a local history society or directly from the author. History of mangotsfield in south gloucestershire map and. Mansfield historical society the mansfield historical society is a dedicated group of people who preserve and promote the history of the mansfield area.
Records for all parishes may be found in either of the two records offices given below. The village is 5 miles ne of bristol, and has a station on the m. Shop local history books and collectibles abebooks. Mangotsfield railway station was a railway station on the midland railway route between bristol and birmingham, 5. It was usually referred to as the bath branch of the midland railway. History of mangotsfield in south gloucestershire place names. On this shelf, never more than 300 yards wide, the village has grown to a considerable size. The name probably derives from mangods feld, mangod being a saxon word and feld meaning a stretch of open country, in other words, mangods stretch of open country. Thank you for your continued support in these difficult times.
The above links take you to the first reference to this particular version of the name within a book of travel writing, or to the relevant gazetteer entry. Pemberley natural history books specialist natural history booksellers providing a mail order service for individuals, museums, research institutes. They are usually located in the local information section of the library. Remembering historian margaret henry abc newcastle nsw. American association for state and local history rowman. Page 51 and i also say unto you, that he is the doorkeeper, whom i will not contradict, but will, as far as i know and am able, in all things obey his decrees, lest, when i come to the gates of the kingdom of heaven, there should be none to open them, he being my adversary who is proved to have the keys. All our yesterdays former miners, shopkeepers, market gardeners, a vet, a shoemanufacturer, a school teacher, an employee at carsons chocolate factory, a coach builder and others share their memories of living and working in the mangotsfield area. Renowned newcastle historian and advocate margaret henry passed away last week, aged 81 ms henry was a highlyrespected academic at. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. The society has a unique sale selection of historical prints, maps, books, prints by local artists and the new acclaimed dvd, ward hollow. There is also a selection of links to other websites which may be of use to you.
See below for a selection of the latest books from local history category. Numerous illusts, 104pp, oblong 8vo, original pictorial card covers, name to verso of top cover. Charlotte wildman, urban redevelopment and modernity in liverpool and manchester, 19181939 bloomsbury, 2016. Whether it is for research or for pleasure, knowing more about where we came from, where we live now, where we intend to move to or where our family originated, we all, whether we realise it or not, have an interest in some aspect of local history. Bishopston, horfield and ashley down archive photographs by horfield and ashley down local history society bishopston and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mangotsfield photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Lowdham bookshop the book case at 50 main st, lowdham, nottingham ng14 7be telephone 0115 966 4143 uk stocks a comprehensive range of local history books and publications which can be. It incorporates cultural and social aspects of history. The society does not carry out research for individuals. Welcome to pemberley books specialist natural history booksellers. Help with reading books report a bad link suggest a new listing. Published by or with the markfield local history group. However our books are a useful source of information and we are very happy to give advice on other sources of information. James land and property the return of owners of land in 1873 for gloucestershire is available to browse.
Monkseaton books december 1, 2012 written and compiled by me and published by summerhill books, monkseaton village volume 1 was launched on 1st june this year and has so far proved to be a huge success, not just locally but also internationally, with positive feedback from a number of expats. Mangotsfield, gloucestershire genealogy heraldry and history. This foundation later became mirfield grammar school now. Some parish records and a variety of local history books, ordnance survey maps etc. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Here you will find some of the publications tyne and wear archives have contributed to. The society has a wealth of information about the history of mansfield and surrounds historical files, microfiche, photos, memorabilia and maps. Philadelphia, a 300 year history after 25 years by tamara gaskell miller, pennsylvania ghost towns. Markfield local history group the markfield local history group comprises local people with an interest in the history of markfield and how it has evolved over the centuries to become the place that we know now. Originally part of the town of winthrop when it incorporated in 1771, the north parish split off in 1791, getting 49. Regular catalogues issued, please email for a free copy, they include bristol history topography genealogy natural history biography mining dialect language etc. Educationally, mirfield comes into the picture in 1667 when richard thorpe, a local parson of independent means, endowed a free school for teaching fifteen poor children of the inhabitants of the parish till they can read english well.
Samuel lewis a topographical dictionary of england, 1848 mangotsfield st. Local history is the study of history in a geographically local context and it often concentrates on the local community. Markfield local history markfield local history group. Sep 18, 2015 renowned newcastle historian and advocate margaret henry passed away last week, aged 81 ms henry was a highlyrespected academic at the university of newcastle uon, and was an advocate for. The history of pittsfield berkshire county, massachusetts. The museum collection chronicles the history of north brookfield and contains hundreds of photos and artifacts. If you have copies that are no longer wanted and which you would be willing to give away or sell, or indeed if you would like to purchase any book listed, please send us an email from the contact us page and well see what we can do. Local history books, as stocked in the museum shop. Mangotsfield, south gloucestershire, united kingdom three day. These variant names come from our collections of historical travel writing and descriptive gazetteers.