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TRANSCRIPTION OF POOR BOOK OF THE TITHINGS OF WESTBURY-ON-TRYM, STOKE BISHOP AND SHIREHAMPTON 1656 TO 1698 by H. J. Wilkins

This book deals with an unsettled period of English History, for it runs from 1656 to 1698 which is a period that embraces part of the Protectorate (1653 to 1659), the restored Commonwealth (1659), the reign of Charles II (1660 to 1685) the reign of James II (1685 to 1688) and William and Mary to 1689. As with all “Poor Books” it deals with the income and disbursement to the poor. There are many…

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THE CIRCLE OR HISTORICAL SURVEY OF SIXTY TOWNS AND PARISHES IN CORNWALL printed and published by William Penaluna

This book was first published in 1819 and covers sixty towns and parishes giving a brief description of the parish at that time and its history. The following parishes appear; Breage, Budock, Camborne, Constantine, Crowan, Cury, Falmouth, Feock, Germoe, Grade, Gulval, Gunwalloe, Gwennap, Gwinear, Gwithian, Helston, Illogan, Kea, Kenwyn, Lalant, Landewednack, Ludgvan, Mabe, Madron, Marazion, Mawgan…

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CORNISH WORTHIES Volumes 1 and 2 by Walter H. Tregellas

Published in 1884 this set of two volumes contains, what is described by the author as being "Sketches of Some Eminent Cornish Men and Families". Describing them as being sketches is rather doing an injustice to his work, as most are exceptionally well researched and not at all lacking in detail. Some of those mentioned are The Arundells, William Borlase, Davy and Mrs Boscawen to name just a few.…

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DEVON AND CORNWALL LEADERS + WHO's WHO IN DEVONSHIRE

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 CORNWALL REGISTER by John Wallis

This book, which was published in 1847, is NOT a transcript of the parish registers but the full, rather long, title gives a good basic description in that it is “Containing collections Relative to The Past and Present State of the 209 Parishes Forming the County, Archdeaconry, Parliament Divisions and Poor Law Unions of Cornwall To which is added A Brief View of the Adjoining Towns and Parishes…

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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF THE PARISH OF SAINT NEOT by William A. Axworthy

This publication includes notes on the history of the village, Berry Down, Ancient Families of St. Neot, The Life of St. Neot, The life of St. Neot, the Parish Church and Windows, St. Dominick and the Ballad of Tregeagle to name a few. This publication is invaluable to anyone interested in this area of Cornwall. Searchable and bookmarked

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AMID DEVONIA’S ALPS by William Crossing

The book also had the title Wanderings and Adventures on Dartmoor and is by one of the best known and respected writers about Dartmoor. The publication is packed with information and tales about the history of that has been called the “Last Wilderness in England” and an invaluable guide for anyone who has an interest and love of Dartmoor.

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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…

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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

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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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Index of Rutland Record Nos 31-40

Detailed general index of the ten issues of Rutland Record from 2011 to 2020 inclusive, also with an index of authors and articles and an index of titles mentioned in the Rutland bibliography section of each issue. Together with previous indexes this forms an invaluable research tool for anyone studying Rutland's history and archaeology. 56pp.

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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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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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