Ampthill local history books

The staff are always friendly, helpful and provide excellent service. See all maps map of ampthill in 1896 map of ampthill in 18981901. The monument includes the remains of a 15th century palace, known as ampthill castle, which is situated at the top of the northfacing scarp of the greensand ridge. There are numerous mentions of the village of maulden in various bedfordshire history books and in the research into the ampthill poor law union. Ampthill super7s is the local 7aside football league. A small but passionate writers community who meet once a month in the albion pub in ampthill.

Hib newsletters bedfordshire local history association. Member societies bedfordshire local history association. The name ampthill comes from an anglosaxon word, aemethyll, which means either antheap or ant infested hill. It was later owned by colonel archibald cary, who maintained a flour mill complex and iron forge at the nearby town of. Very happy with the service and will be returning in the future. Other ampthill writers, past and present ampthill writers. History of ampthill the name ampthill is of anglosaxon origin, as the first settlement was called aemethyll, which literally means either antheap or ant infested hill. Ampthill poor law union and workhouse the history of the. Ampthill has been saved as your local news location close. However, there was strong resistance from local estate owners who much preferred smaller unions where they exert more influence. Ampthill plantation was located in the virginia colony in chesterfield county on the south bank of the james river about four miles south of the head of navigation at modernday richmond, virginia. Redborne upper school photos, maps, books, memories of. A selection of books on family history, on ampthill and the immediate vicinity, and books on bedfordshire, including. The first actual mention of the county comes in 1016 when.

During the heptarchy what is now the shire formed part of mercia. Book of bedford photographic memories bedford photographic memories. There are also mentions of the village of maulden in various bedfordshire history books and in the research into the ampthill poor law union. On a recent visit to bedford i browsed around county town books, a marvellous bookshop, situated in the heart of the town opposite st pauls church and round the corner from the swan hotel on the embankment of the river ouse.

The approximate site of the palace is marked by katherines cross, erected in the 1770s to commemorate katherine of. Ampthill photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Maps t jefferys, the county of bedford, 1765 a bryant, map of the county of bedford, 1826 ampthill park, 1808 bedfordshire record office os 6 to 1 mile. Ampthill park,home of ampthill castle history forum. Ampthill castle or manora brief historical outline by kevin fadden. The essential guide for residents old and new inside this welcome pack introduction brief history of ampthill map of ampthill town communications local government and local mp refuse and recycling emergency services town facilities and services. Underwood, andrew grimmer fl c19502000, local historian of ampthill ampthill, bedfordshire verdcourt, charles cyril 18971985, luton luton, bedfordshire vipond, sidney james d1916, 2nd lieutenant, 8th bn, bedfordshire regiment. Ampthill and district archaeological and local history society. Mar 24, 2008 on a recent visit to bedford i browsed around county town books, a marvellous bookshop, situated in the heart of the town opposite st pauls church and round the corner from the swan hotel on the embankment of the river ouse. To celebrate browns tercentenary, ampthill town council republished a version of the original guide produced by john phibbs in 2012, as a.

We use our own and thirdparty cookies to improve your experience, for advertising purposes, and to understand how people use our. The 10 best things to do in ampthill 2020 with photos. Local photo books about ampthill from francis frith. It takes place every monday and thursday at redborne upper school. Ampthill, or amrnetelle as it is recorded in the domesday book, is situated in the centre of the county, nestling on the side of a wooded greensand ridge, about 8 miles south of bedford. It is a poignant day for the rural bedfordshire communities the local bobby working out of the local station will be lost forever and confined to the history books. The approximate site of the palace is marked by katherines cross, erected in the 1770s to commemorate katherine of aragon who lived for a time at the palace. Ampthill simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Its further history is the same as that of the manor q. The evidence of local poll books vol 1 1685 1715 by james colletwhite. Arnold whitchurch, a founder member of the library subcommittee. Available to purchase from the town council offices are some local history books as follows. In the domesday book, ampthill is referred to as ammetelle, with the. The new ampthill union was officially formed on 10th april 1835.

Local history enthusiast stephen hartley has produced this booklet to tell the story of t o mmys footprints and how it became reality. As a result, four smaller unions were created at bedford, ampthill, biggleswade, and leighton buzzard. Ampthill and district archaeological and local history society the society was founded in 1962 to assist the public in the study of archaeology and local history. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of ampthill.

The platform provides live local data on transport, whats on, accommodation, eating out, shopping, sport, religion and weather as well as comprehensive reference and resource sections including tv, radio, online shopping, route planning, health, education and more. Early reference to bedfordshires political history is scanty. A great addition to ampthill and well worth a visit. The existence of an establishment in ampthill is mentioned in in 1725 in the spcks an account of several workhousesa workhouse also operated at shittlington shillington from around 1724 emmison, 1933. The ampthill gas and coke company, 18481936 40 pages and the three counties hospital gas works, 18571952 32 pages which give a detailed history of each concern and descriptions of the technology used where necessary. Ampthill bedfordshire family history guide parishmouse. The towns rugby union club ampthill rufc was established in 1881 and plays in english championship the second from toptier league in the english rugby union system 6 and are thus one of the top 24 sides in the country. Petre, james scott, 2012, the castles of bedfordshire lavenham. The existence of an establishment in ampthill is mentioned in in 1725 in the spcks an account of several workhouses. Despite its past importance, it has retained a village atmosphere. An early workhouses may have been established at cranfield in 1700. In 1929, ampthill house, the manor house of ampthill plantation, was dismantled, moved to a site on cary street road in the west end of richmond, and reassembled where it sits today. Name meanings birthday meanings links history timelinea history of bedford on this day in bedfords history historic sites in bedford famous people from bedford local history articles.

Local information by place click these links to find information about ampthill. Already famous for his skill in the tournaments, he achieved additional renown in the french wars, notably at agincourt 1415 where he was a commander in the english army. Photographs,postcards,glass plates,and cine film frames. Im a sucker for history, so loved the timeline and authentic ww1 plaque. Henry viii was a frequent visitor to ampthill castle, and it was there that katherine of aragon lived from 1531 until divorced in 1533, when she was moved to kimbolton.

In 1219, king henry iii confirmed the right to hold a market on thursdays in the town and this remains a fixture of life in ampthill to this day. Ampthill is a small town and civil parish in bedfordshire, england, between bedford and luton. He lived in foulislea cottage in church street, together with a vast collection of. Ampthill micromuseum 2020 all you need to know before you. This is a trading token struck by hans kravwinckle.

There are currently 463 local interest videos to view on ampthill tv dating from the early 1900s to the present day use the video button on the menu to list these by latest, category, popularity or all. Ampthill park, more accurately great park, was formed when sir john cornwall purchased the manor of ampthill from the st amand family early in the 15th century. Local clubs and societies ampthill listing from the local information database. Pine view park park homes bedfordshire park home life. Publications bedfordshire local history association. Ampthill town council council details and links to their own website. Ampthill tv is dedicated to preserving a video history of this wonderful town and its talented population. He lived in foulislea cottage in church street, together with a vast collection of local historical items and memorabilia. Access to over 20,000 old images,from the late 1800s. The history forum was established in 1999 to promote the long and varied history of the town. Ampthill park is literally a 10 minute drive from my town and is steeped in history. A parliamentary report of 1777 listed parish workhouses at. Ampthill castle community archaeology project ampthill and district archaeological and local history society and ampthill park walk.

A regular market has taken place on thursdays for more than 700 years. Highly recommend our local jewellers, richardsons of ampthill. Book your tickets online for the top things to do in ampthill, bedfordshire on tripadvisor. Hugh reeve, rector of ampthill in the reign of charles i, roused the hostility of his congregation by his popish doctrines and practices. In 571, cuthwulf inflicted a severe defeat on the britons at bedford and took four towns. A column of 707 pairs of boot prints were stencilled in ampthill great park to represent each of the fallen commemorated on the duke of bedford memorial in the park. Ampthill has a nonleague football team, ampthill town f. Ampthill, or amrnetelle as it is recorded in the domesday book, is situated in the centre of the. Content is provided by bedford borough and central bedfordshire council and libraries, bedfordshire and luton archives and record service and a range of external information sources. Ampthill library local and family history the virtual library.

The society has published a number of books including. A first class clock repair and restoration on our family mantel clock. It is hard to conceive of the riots of paupers, and deep unrest that gripped the area in 1835, but those events greatly shaped the local villages. Although it is not open to the public, ampthill house is a noteworthy local landmark, and is marked by a virginia historical marker. Was visiting ampthill fireplaces and stumbled across ampthills veg own micro museum on the top floor. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of ampthill grange. Ampthill micromuseum 2020 all you need to know before. Silsoe, bedfordshire genealogy heraldry and history. For anyone in the north of the county wanting a first rate choice of books about bedfordshire, this is the place. Local books bedfordshire local history association. Sharnbrook local history group has produced this book which tells of the. The towns rugby union club ampthill rufc was established in 1881 and plays in english championship the second from toptier league in the english rugby union system and are thus one of.