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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/WCR/001
James Ayres and his descendants

This two page booklet details the life of James Ayres and his descendants. James was twice married and had 7 children, one of whom William was born in Turvey in 1835. The article describes how the Ayres, Stanton and Gibbs families emigrated to New Zealand to create a new life.
THS/WCR/002
Family Tree of Gibbs, Ayres and Stanton Families

A hand written family tree showing the inter marriages between the Gibbs, Ayres and Stanton Families.
THS/SPD/002
Thomas & Elizabeth Ayres

This 5 page document details the life of Thomas and Elizabeth Ayres with particular reference to the 1841 census data and their emigration to New Zealand. Thomas was a founder of the Wesleyan Methodist Church in Woodend.
THS/SPD/005
Ayres Story

An overview of the Ayers family written by Silvia Purdie whilst on a visit to Turvey in May 2017. Starting in 1818 when Thomas Ayres was born in Turvey, the story covers the emigration, settlement and growth of the family in Woodend.
THS/BDM
Higgins Bedford Art Gallery & Museum Collection

The Higgins Art Gallery and Museum have kindly given their permission for the images of 8 water colour paintings and one pencil drawing to be placed in the digital archives of Turvey History Society. The paintings and drawing are by Bradford Rudge (1813-1885) who was born in Coventry and in 1837 moved to Bedford where he ...
THS/BBC/001/001
1 & 2 Carlton Road

17th Century grade II listed building in Turvey Conservation Area.
THS/BBC/001/003
Barns at Chantry Farm, Carlton Road

Barns at Chantry Farm, Carlton Road, now residential buildings with address of Chantry Court. Gothic style 19th century grade II listed farm buildings converted to housing.
THS/BBC/001/005
16, 17 & 18 Carlton Road

16, 17 and 18 Carlton Road 19th Century grade II listed estate buildings in Turvey Conservation Area.
THS/BBC/001/006
12 & 13 Carlton Road

12 & 13 Carlton Road 19th century grade II listed estate buildings in Turvey Conservation Area.
THS/BBC/001/011
Lodge to Turvey Hall, Newton Road

Lodge to Turvey Hall. 19th century grade II listed gothic-style former Gate Lodge to Turvey Hall
THS/BBC/001/015
Lodge to Turvey House, High Street

19th century grade II listed lodge building in Turvey Conservation Area.
THS/BBC/001/016
Three Cranes Public House

19th century Grade II listed building in Turvey Conservation Area. Built upon the site of a previous public house, known as The Chequers.
THS/BBC/001/018
41-43 Bridge Street

19th century grade II listed building in Turvey Conservation Area.
THS/BBC/001/025
1 - 3 Mill Green

18th century grade II listed building. Listing includes Nos 4 & 5 (Historical Environmental Records HER 4821 and 4822.
THS/BBC/005/002
Macehead at Grove Farm

A quartzite pebble mace head, now in the British Museum
THS/TAC/003/002
Part 2: Turvey's History

A brief history of the village, mentioning the Beaker people and Turvey’s entry in the Domesday Book. The role of the Mordaunts in the village and their high position in English society is discussed leading to the sale of the village in 1786 when the Higgins bought and substantial element of the village and continued ...
THS/LMA/002
Blue Boar Inn
Formally known as The George and Blue Bore Inn, this is where John Higgins regularly stayed when he visited London.
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/001
Documents and Artefacts

Miscellaneous documents and artefacts including material relating to the Barton and Royle Homes, church events, poems, a bus ticket and building receipts.
THS/BRJ/001/049
The Yew Tree

Brother John describes the history of a yew tree in the Abbey garden, and the birds that visit it.
THS/JLH/001/002/043
Turvey Church South Door

South Door of Turvey Church. Inscribed bottom right hand corner EWS 1847 Size 270 x 320mm Card
THS/JLH/001/003/022
Hinwick Hall

On reverse “Hinwick Hall July 1860” Front view with iron gates and clock tower Size 325 x 235mm White paper painted to edge
THS/EVK/001/001
Turvey Family in New Zealand

An account of Turvey born Jane Davisons emigration to New Zealand with her husband Thomas Parr and their creation of a family orchard business. This article appeared in Edition 49 of Turvey News dated Winter 1991.

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