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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/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/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/BBC/001/001
1 & 2 Carlton Road

17th Century grade II listed building in Turvey Conservation Area.
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/LCH/002
Three Fishes Inn Sign

Image of a sign for the Three Fishes shot in Frank Wright’s yard. Frank was a sign maker occupying premises known as Wrights, now the corner of Mill Lane and Bridge Street.
THS/LCH/003
Alternative Three Fishes Inn Sign

Image of a sign for the Three Fishes shot in Frank Wright’s yard. Frank was a sign maker occupying premises known as Wrights, now the corner of Mill Lane and Bridge Street. The sign, in position, may be seen in another item in this collection.
THS/LCH/004
Three Fishes looking East down Bridge Street

An image with The Three Fishes to the right looking down Bridge Street. A female is leaning on the rail of the entrance to the Pub and a male is standing on the corner of Mill Lane. The sign that is used to promote the Inn was made by Frank Wright and can be seen in ...
THS/LCH/008
Jonah and Turvey Bridge from Mill Lane

Image of the rear of Jonah looking towards Turvey Bridge.
THS/LCH/009
High Street Towards Chantry House

Image of High Street (The Loop) looking towards Chantry House with Three Cranes to the left and Church Row to the right. Two cars and a motorcycle with sidecar can be seen with individuals standing by them. A young boy observes from across the street. A young woman stand at the gateway to a property ...
THS/LCH/010
Jonah on his new plinth

Jonah with the river shallow enabling all the plinth to be displayed together with two workers sitting on the plinth. In the background is a Carter with horse and cart.
THS/EST/001
Property in Newton Lane: Abstract of title of Revd. H H L Longuet Higgins to Freehold Properties known as the Turvey Abbey Estate

A resumes of transactions regarding the Turvey Abbey Estate commencing with the will of Revd. Hugh Henry Higgins who died in 1893. The first schedule lists the particulars of the Abbey Estate (coloured pink on plan 1) with reference to properties, average and remarks relating to Land Tax and rents. The schedule also details inherited ...
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/DET/002
Turvey Abbey

Turvey Abbey. The postcard is dated 20 June 1907 and reads “To Miss E Saxby 18 Paris Road, Souoleborough Tunbridge Mells, Kent “ We thought you would like this one, Turvey is a pretty little village which we drove through yesterday, it has a fine old historic church, which are also same. Hope the doggie is ...
THS/DET/004
Norfolk Road

A view of Norfolk Road taken from the corner with Bamford’s Lane.
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/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/GLA/001
Abstract of the Title of Mr. W.G. Bamford to Freehold Land at Turvey

Abstract of the Title of Mr. W.G. Bamford to Freehold Land at Turvey in the County of Bedford. This relates to the land then known as ‘The Green’ and ‘Dead Woman’, on which Norfolk Road and Grove Road are now built. The land was inherited by Gustavus Francis Higgins on the death of his father William Francis ...
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/002/038
Turvey High Street looking east from Homelands, 1900-1920

The photograph is a postcard view of Turvey High Street and shows a woman standing by a motor car. House fronts are visible and the image reveals overhanging trees on the road towards Bedford. Bamford’s Yard is on the left.

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