Newsletter HIB Spring 2017 now ready to download. For more information visit the Newsletter HIB Spring 2017
Old Village Names
Hello. I am trying to identify a couple of villages in existence in the late 1700’s, early 1800’s. The spellings I have are various and several. The two villages in question are Smedley, and Sturtly/Sturtley/Streatly/Streatly. Any help and information would…
Luton Hoo Estate
Location of the Lipton Market shop in Bedford
Hi, Hope you can help with this seemingly simple enquiry. I want to find out the location (road or street) of the “Lipton Market” shop in Bedford. (I’ve attached a photo of the shop) The date would be c1891 to…
Knotwork at 1 St Paul’s Square Bedford
Hello, my name is Brian Wedge and I live in Berkhamsted, Herts. I am a member of the International Guild of Knot Tyers and wonder if you could provide any information about the above building. I am asking because in…
Kempston Cemetery
I am hoping you can help our family discover why a Great Uncle of ours is buried at Kempston. He was serving with the Royal Engineers in 1916. Name -Thomas Jenkins, Svce No.182786 .plot M 20. Was there a hospital…
Elizabethan Star Chamber Web Site
The Elizabethan Star Chamber Project, hosted by AALT at the University of Houston, is putting county names on cases in TNA STAC 5 (Records of the Court of Star Chamber in the reign of Elizabeth). There are now sufficient cases…
Newsletter HIB Winter 2016 – 2017
Newsletter HIB Winter 2016 – 2017 now ready to download. For more information visit the Newsletter HIB Winter 2016 – 2017
Mutual Topics of Interest and Hosting the BLHA AGM and Conference 2018
Dear Society, Trust or Group Contact At BLHA Committee meetings, planning for future events is a regular discussion point. Arrangements are well in hand for the Spring 2017 event; AGM and Conference; and plans for the Autumn 2017 event. We are…
Lord Lucas: An Extraordinary Life Remembered’, Wrest Park – Sunday 6th November 2016
English Heritage event ‘Lord Lucas: An Extraordinary Life Remembered’ at Wrest Park on Sunday 6th November 2016. This may be of interest to both members within local societies and individual BLHA members. Join us for the day at Wrest Park on Sunday 6th November when…
The Berman/Bermona Hat Factory, Luton
I am searching for any references to the Berman/Bermona Hat Factory, Luton; in particular would welcome contact with anyone who worked there. My research is in connection with the Southern Counties Costume Society. Very much hoping you can help. Thank you, Carolyn…
Newsletter HIB Autumn 2016
Newsletter HIB Autumn 2016 now ready to download. For more information visit the Newsletter HIB Autumn 2016
Wrestlingworth History Society – The Great Fire of London – Thursday 8th September 2016
The next meeting will be on Thursday 8th September March 2016, 7.15 for 7.30pm start, tea and biscuits from 7.15pm. The venue is the Wrestlingworth Memorial Hall, Church Lane, SG19 2EU. The speaker is John Neal who will give a talk…
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service – Autumn Programme 2016
Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service – Autumn Programme 2016 The Bedfordshire Archives & Records Service is running a series of events from July through to December 2016. A list of the events with full details may be found in the…
BLHA 2016 AGM and Annual Conference Event Report
BLHA 2016 AGM and Conference Event Held on Saturday, 18 June 2016 Hosted by Sharnbrook Local History Group ‘OUR COMMUNITIES, OUR STORIES: RESEARCHING OUR LOCAL HERITAGE’ Keynote Speaker: PROFESSOR CARENZA LEWIS Professor of the Public Understanding of Research at Lincoln…
BLHA AGM & Conference 2017 Hosted by Bedford Architectural, Archaeological, and Local History Society (BAALHS) – Saturday 24th June 2017
The Conference theme will be: “BEDFORD THROUGH THE AGES” Keynote Speaker: MIKE LUKE (Albion Archaeology) “The Great Ouse Valley in Early Times” Full details of the programme and booking arrangements will be in the Spring 2017 issue of History in Bedfordshire (HIB). BLHA AGM…
Coach Trip to Canons Ashby House, nr Daventry, Northants – Wednesday 20th April 2016
Organised by Carlton and Chellington Historical Society Date: Wednesday 20th April Timing: The coach will depart from Carlton at 9.30 a.m., and will return at about 5.30 p.m. Cost: £13.50 for NT members, £22.00 for non-members. Price includes travel and…
BLHA Spring Event 2016 – Rippington Manor, Nr Sandy – Wednesday 11th May 2016
Wednesday 11th May 2016 from 1pm Guided tour of house and gardens with afternoon tea, £16.00 per person. Please book by Monday 25th April, places are strictly limited. Full details may be found here – BLHA Spring Event 2016 – Rippington Manor.
Women’s Suffrage 4th April 2016
Vote 100 is Parliament’s project to research and disseminate the history of women in Parliament. We are holding a one day conference for independent local and regional historians researching women’s suffrage history on 4 April 2016. The conference is free…
Sandy Historical Research Group (SHRG) – Kimbolton Castle – Sunday 15th May 2016
SHRG’s spring outing will be a guided tour of Kimbolton Castle (including the State Rooms) on the afternoon of Sunday 15 May. This visit is open to members and non members of SHRG, and will be priced at £7.00 per…