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THS/BBC/002/001
Parish Survey of Turvey
The Bedfordshire Archaeological Parish Survey Programme commenced in the late 1970’s when this report was produced. The survey covers the location, geology, springs, wells, early settlements, Domesday Book, Mills, Fisheries, Roads, Bridge, Workhouse, Farms, Railway, Industry, Quarrying, Brickmaking, Dovecotes, landscape development, threats and techniques used for gathering the information.
THS/PPC/002/002/002
Chapter 1: The village as it used to be.
The chapter provides a brief guided tour of the village making particular reference to the fact that many of the buildings that can be seen owe much to the philanthropy of Charles Longuet Higgins of Turvey Abbey and Thomas Charles Higgins of Turvey House. Mentioned is made as to the poor state of housing prior ...
THS/PPC/002/002
Former Days at Turvey

The contents of the book ‘Former Days in Turvey’ written by Revd. George Frederick Woodhouse Munby (1833 – 1911) former Rector of Turvey from 1869 to 1905, recalling his time in the village. The book was published by James Nisbet & Co. of London in 1908
THS/BRJ/002/001
A Brief History of Turvey Abbey
When Brother John arrived at Turvey Abbey he was intrigued to learn whether the Abbey had ever been used as a religious building in the past and to learn the history of the building. This document is the result of this work and contains extensive reference to sources. The research covers the Benedictine Priory of St ...
THS/PPC/003/001/006
Memorandum by Charles Longuet Higgins on 'The modifications to Turvey Church in 1852'.
In this hand written note by Charles Longuet Higgins of Turvey Abbey, he explains how, in 1852, he made a proposal to enlarge and restore the Parish Church. He proposed that the whole should be done according to the designs and under the superintendence of George Gilbert Scott. Mr Longuet Higgins’ offer was accepted and ...
THS/JLH/003/004
Longuet Higgins Family Tree Details

A detailed document regarding detail of individuals within the Longuet Higgins Family tree. The document commences with a note on the sources of the information, including the family bible. The slips of paper have been put inside Volume 2 of the Turvey Abbey Scrapbook and the first sheet is numbered 489. An addendum to this tree is ...
THS/SPD/006
Samuel & Sarah Ann Ayres Family Photograph

A photograph of the Samuel and Sarah Ann Ayres with their children.
THS/PPC/002/002/008
Chapter 7: Turvey Schools
This chapter commences with a mention of the first school in Turvey, built in Abbey Square with Mr Gaskings as the Headteacher. The funding and creation of the various types of schools is discussed including Sunday Schools, Infants School and the National School. Reference is made to the difficulty of teaching girls due to the demands ...
THS/HCC/001/001
Belfry Rules

Belfry Rules
THS/HCC/001/002
What do they say?

Church Bells – What do they say?
THS/HCC/001/004
Turvey Belfry

Mode of tolling the bells on the death of a parishioner
THS/HCC/001/010
In Memory of John West

A board in memory of John West who died on 23rd July 1859
THS/HCC/001/003
Directions for keeping them in ringing order

The Bells – Directions for keeping them in ringing order
THS/HCC/001/009
In Memory of George Mark Wooding

A board in memory of George Mark Wooding who died on 14th November 1857, and boards commemorating peals rung in 1907 and 1908
THS/JLH
John Longuet Higgins Collection

The image of the books, portfolios and loose documents shows the extent of the collection supplied by Revd. John Longuet-Higgins. The centrepiece of the collection is Turvey Abbey Scrapbook. There is also an extensive collection of his water colours and lithographs,
THS/OTG
University of Otago Collection

The University of Otago holds the Hocken Collection. THS have purchased the rights to display the image of a painting by William Fox from that collection on this website.
THS/SPD
Silvia Purdie New Zealand Collection

The Ayres family, together with the Gibbs, Stantons and Woodings led the emigration of families from Turvey to New Zealand. This collection contains the histories of the various generations of Ayres, their role in creating a highly religious community and the links between the families. .
THS/WCR
Wendy Crane New Zealand Collection

The collection consists of a booklet describing the life of James Ayres and his descendants and a family tree detailing the inter marriages between the Gibbs, Ayers and Stanton families.
THS/BBC/001/062
Great Oaks Farmhouse

18th century Grade II listed farmhouse.
THS/REC/004/001
Memorandum on the Restoration of the Church

Handwritten memorandum by Charles Longuet Higgins describing the restoration of All Saints Church between 1852 and 1856
THS/REC/004/002
Transcript of Charles Longuet Higgins' Memorandum on the Restoration of Turvey Church

A transcript of Charles Longuet Higgins’ memorandum on the restoration of All Saints Church Original document here
THS/REC/003/002
A Record of Jonah's History

A newspaper article from the Beds Times of 20th June 1930 giving a history of the statue of Jonah in the river at Turvey
THS/REC/003/006
The Turvey Statue of Jonah

A newspaper article from the Beds Standard of 24th June 1893 giving the history of the statue of Jonah in the river at Turvey
THS/REC/003/001
1844 - 1954

A newspaper cutting on the 110th anniversary of the erection of the statue of Jonah in the river at Turvey

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