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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/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/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/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

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