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1688 - 1958
The Bedfordshire Regiment

The Bedfordshire Regiment was raised in 1688 as Archibald Douglas’ Regiment of Foot (i.e. infantry) by order of King James II. During World War I, the regiment raised 21 battalions (500 to 600 men); quite an achievement for one of Britain’s smaller counties.
1700 - 2000
An Overview of Lacemaking in Turvey

Lace was widely made in Europe before it came to be established in England, and in particular the counties of Beds, Bucks and Northants.
1700 - 1900
Straw Plaiting

An overview of Straw plaiting industry – a minor Turvey occupation
1701-1800
The Eighteenth Century in Turvey

A summary of the changes in the way of life in England in the 18th Century and their evidence in Turvey
1701-1901
The History of Epidemics in Turvey: Part 2

This is the second article in a series of three on how epidemic diseases might have affected Turvey, and looks firstly at smallpox . This was the most lethal disease in the eighteenth century, but, as we can see through some surviving Turvey letters and diaries, the use of vaccination began the journey which eventually eradicated this disease from the world. The article concludes with a mention of cholera.
1793-1885
Stories in the Landscape: Three Fyshes/Three Fishes

Comments about the Three Fishes inn and the people who used it.
1800s
Stories in the Landscape: Turvey religious musical events in the 1800s

Charles Longuet-Higgins’ role in assisting with church music and organising the Turvey Choral Festival in Turvey church and choir events in the 1800s.
1801-1900
Lace Schools

We do not know when the practice began, but by the mid-19th century it was the custom for most village girls to attend a Lace School, usually from a very early age.
1801-1901
The History of Epidemics in Turvey: Part 3

This is the third article in a series of three and delves into the burial records to see whether Turvey was affected by the major nineteenth century epidemics. Unexpectedly, a mysterious high number of deaths occurred in 1861. What could have caused these?
1814-1846
The Whitworths and Turvey Mill

The Whitworths brand is known throughout the world and now based at the Victoria Mills site in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire. This series of articles show how Turvey Mill played an important part in the history of both the company and the Whitworth family.
1815 - 1966
A Brief History of the Barton and Royle Homes

The Barton Charity The institution of The Barton Charity originated in 1881 with a desire to provide an asylum for deserving ...
1828 - 1985
An Introduction to Turvey Congregational Chapel

In 1828 forty people abandoned the Parish Church and met in a barn on Mill Green. There was soon support to build an independent Chapel. The opening service was held on 17th March 1829 with over 300 people attending.

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