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THS/JNC/003/011
Village Scrapbook: Turvey

Unknown paper A general article on Turvey with references made to the architecture of the village, its traffic, the church and it’s organ. An outline of the Mordaunt family’s role in the village is provided and the coming of the railway. Reference is also made to Thomas Andrews the poet of Turvey and the fact that ...
THS/JNC/003/015
Nell's Well

From the Mercury & Herald. Same cutting as County Parade but with the addition of a photograph of Mr George Tysoe, 75, drawing a jugful of water from Nell’s Well, together with the tablet erected in 1875 paying tribute to the well’s purity.
THS/JNC/002
Photographs and Postcards

The photographs and postcards are of village buildings, locations, events and celebrations and includes photographs of people.
THS/JNC/002/075
Two Young Boys

Two young boys in fancy dress. Date and location unknown.
THS/JNC/002/078
Turvey Station Signal Box

Turvey Station looking towards Northampton. The station building is behind the photographer, with the goods yard on the right. The signal box is visible in the centre of the photograph.
THS/JNC/002/079
Turvey Station - Bedford Platform

Turvey Station building, the platform for trains to Bedford.
THS/JNC/002/080
Turvey Station - Northampton Platform

Turvey Station, the platform for trains to Northampton.
THS/JNC/002/081
Turvey Station Goods Yard

Turvey Station, looking towards Northampton showing the goods yard and signal box. The building on the right was originally army quarters, then the offices for Quenby Price Ltd.
THS/JNC/002/082
Turvey Station platforms and goods yard

View of Turvey station platforms, goods yard and signal box looking north-east.
THS/JNC/002/084
Turvey Station from Station Road

The entrance to the booking office at Turvey station, taken from Station Road.
THS/JNC/002/085
Turvey Station Platforms

The platforms and station buildings at Turvey Station looking north-east. The Barton Homes (since demolished) are in the background on the left. The milepost indicates 56 miles from St. Pancras station in London.
THS/JNC/001/004
Barton and Royle Homes Open Afternoon

A 4 page Program of events in celebration of the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Barton Charity Almshouses in Turvey 1885-2010. The open day took place on Saturday 18th September 2010.
THS/JNC/002/004
Wilfred and Mabel Pickles at Turvey Village Hall

Black and white photograph taken when the popular radio programme “Have A Go” came to Turvey, starring Wilfred Pickles and his wife Mabel.
THS/JNC/002/006
Len Savage's Workshop

Len Savage’s Workshop in Newton Lane, previously the blacksmith’s premises. Two cottages now stand on this site.
THS/JNC/002/008
A packed audience at "Have-a-go"

Wilfred Pickles brought the popular radio show “Have-a-go” to Turvey Village Hall. A packed audience obviously enjoyed the entertainment.
THS/JNC/002/010
Wilfred Pickles with contestants from Have-A-Go

Black and White photograph taken during ‘Have A Go’ hosted by Wilfred Pickles for BBC Radio held in Turvey Village Hall. Left to right: Emily Vale, Wilfred Pickles, Len Savage, Deidre Edwards, Ethel Umney, Harold Oxford, Mabel Pickles and Charlie Wadsworth
THS/JNC/002/013
Turvey's First Pre-School Playgroup

The first group of children to enter Turvey Pre School Playgroup
THS/JNC/001/012
Bus ticket

Scan of an original example of a bus ticket used by F. L. Bailey, Turvey. Handwritten inscription from left hand side above the ticket reads: JUST THE TICKET. Original size: h 1 1/4″ x w 2 1/2″ h 0.32 cm x w 6.3 cm Colour: Buff The printed legend reads: 0600 6d. return Bromham to Bedford F. L. Bailey, ...
THS/JNC/001/014
Pastors of Turvey United Reformed Church from commencement

Typescript list of Pastors of Turvey United Reformed Church from commencement in 1829 to the closure of the Church in 1978
THS/JNC/002/019
Children at the Recreation Association Christmas Tea Party

A group of children enjoying a Christmas party, run by the previous version of the Recreation Association. The event was in the Village Hall and was held annually.
THS/JNC/002/020
Children looking at a Doll, at the Christmas party

A group of children looking at a doll in a box. This was probably a present, given at the Recreation Society Christmas party in the Village Hall.
THS/JNC/002/022
A group of Evergreen club members

A group of women and one man standing behind a table outside the village hall, holding a sale to raise money for the Evergreens club. People include Mrs Church, Mrs Hilson, Mrs Flute, Mr and Mrs Player, Mrs Welch
THS/JNC/002/032
A Remembrance Day Parade by the War Memorial

A Remembrance Day parade by the War Memorial. The cloud hedge by the wall of Chantry House is visible behind the parade. The Royal British Legion and the Girl Guides are clearly visible, with members of the public and the church choir in the background.
THS/JNC/001/016
Account of the Pleasant Wednesday Afternoons meetings from the Turvey News Book in 1980.

An article written for the Turvey News Book in 1980 describing the history of the women’s Pleasant Wednesday Afternoons meetings held in the Congregational Chapel from 1934-1978. The article describes the format of the gatherings and includes reference to evacuees attending during the Second World War.

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