History

Devon Historic Churches Trust Devon Historic Churches Trust- The Devon Historic Churches Trust is a registered charity. It assists Devon churches and chapels, of all denominations, with grants and loans for re… Derbyshire Heritage Derbyshire Heritage- Project to collate information on places which can give an insight into the history and heritage of Derbyshire and the Peak District. Lower Dove Tithe Maps and Apportionments Lower Dove Tithe Maps and Apportionments- Transcriptions of 1836 tithe maps of over 30 townships on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border along the lower course of the River Dove. Crich Parish Crich Parish- A history of this parish and its people. Timeline, extracts from local directories, transcripts of parish registers, census extracts, articles on local trades, plus … Derbyshire Archaeological Society Derbyshire Archaeological Society- Founded in 1878 it now encompasses archaeological research, architecture, industrial archaeological and local history in addition to the activit… Picture the Past Picture the Past- Thousands of historic photographs, postcards and engravings from the libraries and museums of Derby, Derbyshire, Nottingham and Nottinghamshire. Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS) Peak District Mines Historical Society (PDMHS)- Exists to preserve industrial heritage sites related to mining for lead, fluorspar, barytes and other minerals in the Peak District… Cumbrian Industrial History Society Cumbrian Industrial History Society- For all those interested in the history and development of industries of all kinds in the County of Cumbria. Includes events listing. Lakeland Hunting Memories Lakeland Hunting Memories- A recollection of Lakeland fox hunting in the 1960s using pictures, references, hunting songs and memories of some of the huntsmen and followers of the … Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society Cumbria Amenity Trust Mining History Society- Industrial history group with an interest in exploring, researching and recording mining activities in Cumbria. Includes membership, … Images of Cumbria Images of Cumbria- Cumberland and Westmorland Parishes index, with links to parish descriptions, transcribed from Mannix and Whellan, 1847 and 1851. Photographs and ballads too. PastPresented.info PastPresented.info- A personal guide from David Bradbury to various historical aspects of West Cumbria, including Whitehaven, Parton, Millom Ironworks and Calder Abbey. Many histo… Industrial History of Cumbria Industrial History of Cumbria- A guide to the industrial history of Cumbria created by members of the Cumbria Industrial History Society with help from members of the Cumbria Amen… Cumbria Archive Service Cumbria Archive Service- Cares for parish registers, other ecclesiastical records, Wills, electoral registers, maps and plans, poor law records, title deeds, and photographs. Reco… Pictures in Print Pictures in Print- Viewable images of printed maps and topographical prints of County Durham created before 1860 held by Durham University Library, Durham County Library, Durham C… Durham Past Durham Past- The Victoria County History of Durham explains its work: volumes already published and in progress, research, reports, fundraising, news and events. Includes extracts… Lambton Worm Lambton Worm- Lambton Worm, Worm hill and Worm Well. Legends, folklore and history of Durham. English dragons of North East England. History of North East England - County Durham History of North East England - County Durham- Origins and stories, organised by area and town. Hunstanworth History Hunstanworth History- A collection of articles looking at the history of the village and the surrounding area. Wheatley Hill History Wheatley Hill History- History of Wheatley Hill including photographs and records related to the history of the village and its residents from 1100 to present. Cornwall Railway Society Cornwall Railway Society- News and recaps about railways in and around Cornwall. Federation of Old Cornwall Societies Federation of Old Cornwall Societies- Group of local history societies throughout Cornwall. Details the work and interests of the federation, news and publications. Carn Brea Mining Society Carn Brea Mining Society- Activities include building restoration, old mine site clearance and preservation of old milling equipment. Includes membership details, field visits, an… Cornwall Past Cornwall Past- The Victoria County History of Cornwall describes its work: volumes published and research in progress. Includes draft texts online. An Index to the Historical Place Names of Cornwall An Index to the Historical Place Names of Cornwall- A comprehensive index to the Cornish place names featured in historical texts, maps, tithe apportionments and in manuscript arc… Postcards of Cornwall Postcards of Cornwall- Images of old postcards of Cornwall, mainly from the 1900s and 1910s. Penwith War Memorials Penwith War Memorials- Sorted by war or place. Photographed and compiled by George Pritchard. The Cornish History Network The Cornish History Network- Historical research unit of Exeter University outlines its work promoting the study of Cornish history. Includes an online journal with several articl… Helen Doe, Maritime History Helen Doe, Maritime History- Helen is a lecturer on British maritime history concentrating on Cornwall. The Trevithick Society The Trevithick Society- Encourages interest in industrial archaeology and history in Cornwall. Details lectures, newsletter, journal and meetings.