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THS/JNC/003/008
Turvey in 1982

From the Bedfordshire Times. A general article promoting the village with particular reference made to the thriving Lower School (alongside the article is another stating that small village schools are in danger of being closed due to the lack of pupils registered at the school), that a quarter of villagers find work in Turvey with ...
THS/JNC/003/012
Youth Opportunities Scheme

From the Bedfordshire Times. The article makes reference to the Youth Opportunity Scheme in Turvey whereby young people were employed to redecorate the village hall, repair the fences on the Stone Field and attend to the children’s play area. Future plans include laying the foundations and the erection of a pavilion. As part of raising ...
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/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/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/002/005
Turvey Bowls Club 1988

The 27 members of Turvey Bowls club in 1988
THS/JNC/001/013
Proposals Map Inset 38 Turvey

Map of Turvey produced by Bedford Borough for Local Plan. Caption Newton Road (Lane), Turvey Site Capacity: 14 dwellings Key principles: No more than 14 dwellings, development limited to northern part of field 0010 to ensure that development is assimilated into the landscape, with extensive peripheral planting particularly in order to protect the views of the site ...
THS/JNC/002/029
The Topsey Turvey Water Co. Ltd.

Len Savage sitting by a table with the caption ‘The Topsey Turvey Water Co Ltd’ on the Stone Field, Turvey Recreation Ground.
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/002/034
Turvey Bowls Club

Turvey Bowls Club, probably in the early 1980s, in a competition.
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.
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/JNC/003/003
All Saint's Church 1000 years old

Article on All Saint’s Church celebrating a thousand years. Reference is made to a flower festival and displays by various village organisations. Reference is also made to the Service of Thanksgiving held on the Sunday.
THS/JNC/002/058
Turvey School Nativity Play

Turvey School Nativity Play.
THS/JNC/002/061
Aerial view of Station End, Turvey

Aerial photograph of Station End, Turvey. Left bottom of photograph partially shows Bungalows and Community Hall of Barton & Royle Homes. Bottom centre of the photograph shows the four Victorian villas, and the newer houses and Warren Nursery buildings, in Station Road. Bottom right of the photograph are houses situated in The Loop facing the A428. On ...
THS/JNC/002/063
Abbey Farm, Turvey

Photograph showing from left to right a double height gable end of barn behind the blank wall of a single storey barn adjoining a small cottage. Grass to front of buildings.
THS/JNC/002/071
TATS cast for production of ...

Black and white photograph of cast in a TATS production. Photograph taken in the joint forecourt of the Reading Room and the Manor Room, High Street, Turvey.
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/DET/023
Turvey Abbey

Turvey Abbey with the walls covered in Ivy. The postcard is dated 6 November 1905and is published by Knight Printer, Olney. Addressed to Miss Ley C/O Mr G A Jackson, Market Place, Hitchen. “Dear Miss Ley, Raymond was so pleased with the book you sent him. I think it was most kind of you to think of ...

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