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HUMPHREYS WELLINGTON by Arthur L. Humphreys
At the beginning of the 20 th century Arthur L. Humphreys researched and published a series of books were entitled “Materials for the History of the Town and Parish of Wellington in the county of Somerset ”. This CD contain all four books that were published in this series, Part 1 – Wills of Wellington and West Buckland 1372 to 1811. Part 2 – Manorial Court Rolls 1277 – 1908 . Part 3 –...
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IN TAUNTON TOWN by E. Everett-Green
A Story of the Rebellion of James Duke of Monmouth. Published in 1901 this is a story revolving around the Battle of Sedgemoor through the eyes of one Dicon Snowe who was born on a farm between Bridgwater and Taunton. All too often, when researching, we are just given the dry facts without the story behind them and the effect that they had on the ordinary population. Whilst not one hundred percent...
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IN THE WEST COUNTRY by Francis A. Knight
Published around 1895 this book is a typical topographical and historic guide of that time with its “flowery” descriptions. A very informative and pleasant read with chapters relating to Clovelly, Dartmoor, Winsford, Brean Down and The Mendips to name just a few. With well over 250 pages and a great number of illustrations this is a CD that anyone who has an interest in the West Country cannot...
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KIRBY’S QUEST FOR SOMERSET S.R.S. Volume 3 by F. H. Dickinson
This book contains a number of different surveys the first being the surviving Rolls of fees according to inquests before Lord John de Kirebie, treasurer to Edward I, for Somerset and Dorset carried out circa 1286. It also includes the Nomina Villarum which is a survey carried out in 1316 and contains a list of Somerset cities, boroughs and townships and the Lords of them. Another roll is the Exch...
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Lake's THE COMPLETE PAROCHIAL HISTORY OF THE COUNTY OF CORNWALL
This work was first issued in monthly parts between 1867 and 1873 and the combined works are contained in four volumes with over eighteen hundred pages. Starting with the parish of Advent and working through to the parish of Zennor. There is an emphasis on genealogy, manorial matters, heraldry and some of the notorious or unusual persons a given parish. There are dozens of pedigrees of various fam...
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LANGPORT AND ITS CHURCH. THE STORY OF THE ANCIENT BOROUGH WITH REFERENCES TO NEIGHBOURING PARISHES by David Melville Ross M.A.
Despite its title this book is not only about the Church but is a fully comprehensive history of this town and the surrounding parishes. Beginning in prehistoric times with chapters covering the Danish Invasion and the Battle of the Parret, Huish manor, Harold attaches Somerset, Great events of 14 th century, The Reformation, Lords of the manor and Independent chapel and other sects to name just a...
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LONG BURTON Parish Register Transcript edited by Rev. C. H. Mayo M.A.
Published in 1894 this transcript covers the following years Baptisms: 1580 to 1812. Marriages: 1589 to 1812. Burials: 1580 to 1812. ...
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LYDLINCH Parish Register Transcripts transcribed by Charles Herbert Mayo and Francis George Henley
Baptisms 1559 to 1812 Marriages 1560 to 1812 Burials 1560 to 1812 Indexed and fully searchable ...
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MAGNA BRITANNIA – SOMERSETSHIRE By The Reverend Thomas Cox
First published in the 1720's this book is probably one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the county of Somerset published. It was almost certainly used as a reference by the Reverend John Collinson when he compiled his “History and Antiquities of the Country of Somerset”. If you have a historical interest or ancestors in this county then this publication is a must to for your collect...
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MARRIAGE ALLEGATION BONDS OF THE BISHOPS OF BATH AND WELLS FROM THEIR COMMENCEMENT TO THE YEAR 1755 By Arthur J. Jewers
First published in 1909 this book lists all of the surviving bonds for that year. Since then a number of original documents have been lost or have deteriorated to make this the most complete list of this bonds. Most are for the early 1700's, although there are a number of entries for the previous century. To use Jewers own words in describing the period 1674-75 “in these years large portions are...
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MEMORIALS OF OLD DEVONSHIRE edited by F. J. Snell
The title of this book is somewhat misleading in that it does not refer to memorials in the accepted way but is a collection of articles relating to various people, places and historic events taking place in Devon. A really interesting and instructive book for those with an interest in the county of Devon. ...
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MEMORIALS OF OLD DORSET
Although the title of this book suggests that it deals with memorials, it is more of a history book covering various locations and buildings that are important to the historical and cultural heritage of Dorset. Some of the subjects covered are; • Churches of Dorset • Isle of Purbeck • Dorchester • Memorial Brasses in Dorset • Ford Abbey • Bridport • Plus m...
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MEMORIALS OF OLD SOMERSET edited by F. J. Snell
“THE object of this volume is to provide a conspectus of the principal historical and archaeological interests of the county of Somerset. These, however, are so rich and varied that the Editor has found it beyond his power to include between its covers all the attractive topics that might be treated. Still, the work, if not actually encyclopaedic, is fairly comprehensive, and its scope is certai...
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MULLYON - Its History, Scenery and Antiquities by E. G. Harvey B. A. Vicar
Narratives of shipwrecks on its coast, its agriculture, fisheries and mining. Tales of days of wrecking and smuggling. Longevity of its inhabitants, names of places, their true renderings and significations. A publication that should be in the possession of anyone who is interested in Mullyon or indeed Cornwall in general. ...
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MURRAY'S HAND-BOOK FOR WILTSHIRE, DORSET AND SOMERSET
his book was published in 1856 and gives well described routes and tours that could be taken through these three counties. The towns and villages are described along with a brief history of them and local places of interest. For anyone with an interest in the local history this book is a must, as well as giving those who are researching their family history a chance to expand their knowledge and p...
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MYTHS, SCENES AND WORTHIES OF SOMERSET By Mrs. E. Boger
In the publication the author somewhat departed from her original intention of making a collection of myths and legends of Somerset. Unwittingly, fiction glided into fact and the story developed into history, and it was found difficult, if not impossible, to define their respective limits. This has meant that we have a book of 650 plus pages containing fascinating information including King Al...
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NOOKS AND CORNERS IN CORNWALL by C.A. Dawson Scott
A lovely book aimed at the traveller to Cornwall in the early part of the twentieth century. It full of useful and interesting information and begins with a warning that despite that the Cornish are cheerful and pleasure-loving there is a lack of wayside taverns! Chapters Include; Looe: A Cage for Scolds, Tennyson and Bude, A Female Dick Whittington, The Eddystone, Cotehele and many others ...
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NORTH CURRY - ANCIENT MANOR AND HUNDRED By Hugh P. Olivey
“Notes of the history of the three parishes North Curry, Stoke. St. Gregory, West Hatch contained therein” This is an excellent work relating to the history of North Curry, Stoke St. Gregory and West Hatch, with extracts from the Churchwarden's Accounts, Vestry Minutes etc., as well as local historical events. An invaluable work for anyone interested in or with ancestors from any of these pari...
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NORTH TAWTON PARISH REGISTER TRANSCRIPTS
Transcribed by T. L. Stoate this is one of the few registers to have survived from their introduction in 1538 and covers the years for marriages and burials up until 1837. Baptisms carry on for a further year until 1838. All fully searchable...
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NOTES AND ABSTRACTS OF THE WILLS CONTAINED IN THE VOLUME ENTITLED THE GREAT ORPHAN BOOK AND BOOK OF WILLS by Rev. T. P. Wadley
This book of three hundred plus pages was first published in 1886 and contains abstracts from over four hundred wills from the Bristol area. The wills date from the mid fourteenth to the sixteenth century and are packed with personal and local information which will be of great interest to anyone studying the city of having ancestors from this area. Index and is fully searchable. ...
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NUMMITS AND CRUMMITS by Sarah Hewett
Devonshire Customs, Characteristics and Folk-Lore. Devon is particularly rich in customs and legends that are ancestors used to observe. In this book the author looks as some of these and the way people in the past would react to them. There are chapters relating to Superstitions, things that were lucky and unlucky, customs and old songs to name just a few. There is also a chapter on Peculiar a...
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OLD CROSSES OF SOMERSET by Charles Pooley
First published in 1877 this wonderful book is a comprehensive guide of the old crosses in Somerset which must have taken many years to complete. Charles Pooley has not only given details of the crosses that are complete but also those that only small amounts have survived to this period of the mid nineteenth century. The book has been lavishly illustrated throughout with dozens of line drawings a...
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PEEPS INTO THE HAUNTS AND HOMES OF THE RURAL POPULATION OF CORNWALL by I.T. Tregellas
“Being Reminiscences of Cornish Characters and Characteristics, Illustrative of the Dialect, Peculiarities etc. of the Inhabitants of West and North Cornwall.” Published in 1868 this book gives an insight of the life and times in Cornwall prior to this date. A large number of people are mentioned, not all with surnames, possibly one is your ancestor. Whatever your interest, this book is a wel...
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PERSECUTION EXPOSED IN SOME MEMOIRS RELATING TO THE SUFFERINGS OF JOHN WHITING AND MANY OTHERS OF THE PEOPLE CALLED QUAKERS
John Whiting was a Quaker from Wrington who was imprisoned in Ilchester Gaol for preaching in the 1680s. He wrote a book entitled "Persecution Expos'd" (published in 1715 describing this experience. This book is a second edition of that publication and includes “With Memoirs of many eminent Friends deceased, and other memorable Matters and Occurrences, concerning the Sufferings of the said Peop...
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REMINISCENCES AND REFLECTIONS OF AN OLD WEST-COUNTRY CLERGYMAN by W.H.Thornton
This book was originally published for private circulation in 1897 and whilst diaries were very popular around this time, this is more of an autobiography which gives a well described picture of the life of a clergyman from the middle to end of the nineteenth century in Devon and on the border of Somerset. Whilst, as expected, he was well acquainted with local members of the gentry, we also have a...
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