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BIBLIOTHECA DEVONIENSIS by James Davidson

This catalogue was originally a compilation held in a private library and was published in 1852. It lists published works relating to Devon for anyone who is interested in the Topography, History and Biography of Devon. An important work for any Devonshire student.

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THE STORY OF DARTMOOR PRISON by Basil Thomson

A lot of people know Dartmoor Prison through Arthur Conan Doyle’s book The Hound of the Baskervilles, which builds a very bleak picture on this establishment. In reality this was not so very different than it was, at that time, in the nineteenth century. Even today when the prison is much more accessible it is still a forbidding place, even in bright sunshine. This book published in 1907 is a thorough…

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THE DEVON CARYS - Privately Printed by The De Vinne Press

The name of Cay is synonymous with the West Country and in particular the county of Devon. This history published in two volumes in 1920 concentrates on the Devon family, Cary of Cary, with sections on the descendants who moved away. This family appears in records at the start of the 14th Century and there are suggestions that they were land holders in the previous century. Over 700 pages in two volumes.…

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GEMS IN A GRANITE SETTING by William Crossing

Anyone who has previously taken an interest in the life and history of Dartmoor will be familiar with the names of Beatrice Chase and Sabine Bearing-Gould. One other must also be added to this illustrious list and that is William Crossing. He is now considered one of the best authorities on Dartmoor and its antiquities, having made it the subject of his life's work and his writings being as popular,…

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THE PRACTICE OF THE SHERIFF'S COURT IN THE COUNTY OF DEVON by George Blaxland Rogers

Published in 1824 this book gives a collection of the most modern forms of precedents for the practice on the Sheriffs Court. In his preface the states that he “is not without a hope, that something may be found useful in them in prosecuting of defending a Suit in the Sheriff' Court”.Obviously when it was published this it was meant for the profession, however for anyone who has an interest in the…

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DEVON AND CORNWALL LEADERS

First published in 1895 this book gives details of the great and good of both Devon and Cornwall . Over fifty detailed biographies from Lord Clifford of Chudleigh to John Cave New. A really useful publication for those who have an interest in the history of both these counties. Also included on this CD is “Who's Who in Devon” with almost three hundred pages of biographies.

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THE BOOK OF FAIR DEVON

The introduction of this book, published in 1899/1900, states that it is an: “… official invitation of the United Devon Association to visitors and others who desire to become more thoroughly acquainted with this beautiful county, so full of historical associations and romance, of delightful scenes and unsurpassable variety and excellence of climate.” As well as historical details it also has sections…

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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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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 Alfred,…

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SOMERSET HISTORICAL ESSAYS by J. Armitage Robinson

The writer of this book makes no claim to be a historian, but he is concerned with the materials which go to the construction of true history. Occasionally he is led to revise the verdicts of historians on the ground of a renewed investigation of some isolated problem, or in the light of fuller information which has but lately become available. Essays include William of MalmesburyThe Saxon Abbots…

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HIGHWAYS AND BYWAYS OF DEVON AND CORNWALL by Arthur H. Norway with illustrations by Joseph Pannell and Hugh Thomson

This book was published in 1897 and is a superb guide to these two counties. It gives an accurate and interesting description of the various towns and villages with contemporary antidotes. History is not forgotten and a large portion of each chapter is devoted to the historical facts, which is written in a such a way as to make it very enjoyable reading. There are almost four hundred pages with numerous…

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Rutland Record 42

Castle Hill, Uppingham – a prehistory of Rutland; James Pickering and the search for cropmarks in Rutland; William Stukeley and Rutland: antiquities, science and sociability; Walter Gore Marshall of Hambleton and John Thomas Lee, his architect; Reports on Rutland history and archaeology in 2021.

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Cleveland Ironstone Mining North Yorkshire by John S Owen

Cleveland Ironstone Mining North Yorkshire by John S Owen A booklet on the Geology, History, methods and Production of Ironstone . Post only no download

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Cleveland Ironstone North Yorkshire by S Keith Chapman

Cleveland Ironstone North Yorkshire by S Keith Chapman A Booklet on the history of Ironstone mining in East Cleveland Post only no download available

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GRO BMD Certificate Ordering Service - for members only Free P&P

Please note: GENfair and EFHA will take no responsibility if the incorrect certificate is ordered nor will they be liable to refund the customer. Please provide your Entwistle Family History Association membership number & and details of the certificate required in the box below:

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Tales of Langham"Things Were Different Then"

Bill Nourish (now in his nineties) has been writing down his memories of his boyhood and youth in Langham for a number of years and all of them are included in Langham Village History Group’s archive. On several occasions, Bill has told us that he has “run dry” but fortunately, this has not been the case. Thanks are due to Freda Smithson, Bill’s typist, and to Brenda Witcomb for her illustrations

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Langham School Days - A Rutland School 1876 - 2000

Excerpts from the school logbooks; Brief history of the school; Early photographs; List of Head Teachers; Memories;

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Ryedale Area Map

An outline map of the area covered by the Ryedale Family History Group

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Langham Remembers Them

Langham Remembers Them tells the stories of the men of Langham and Barleythorpe who lost their lives in the Great War: their photographs, their backgrounds, their regiments, where they fought and the circumstances of their deaths. It is the Village History Group's 2014 tribute to these brave men. Contents include - Author’s Introduction; Background to the Great War; Call to Arms; 5th Battalion Leicestershire…

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