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THS/JNC/003/010
Turvey Railway Employees Death

Unknown newspaper. The cutting is of a notice heading “Turvey Railway Employee’s death. The article records the funeral of Mr Herbert Cockings of May Road aged 67 years on 6th August The article concludes with a list of mourners present at the funeral which was led by Rev. J H King pastor of the Congregational ...
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/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/002/077
Railway Accident

On 17 June 1960, a freight train collided with empty coaching stock near Turvey station. The engine, LMS 2-8-0 Stanier 8F No 48616, was derailed and rolled down the embankment. No-one was hurt.
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/002/089
Shed at Turvey Station

A disused shed in the goods yard at Turvey Station
THS/JNC/002/090
Goods Dock at Turvey Station

The goods dock at Turvey Station. The main station building is on the right, and Barton Homes (since demolished) can be seen in the background. On the left are the Victorian houses in Station Road.
THS/JNC/003/004
Why tomorrow would have been a special day for the iron road

Article titled “Why tomorrow would have been a special day for the iron road”. This extended article was written to mark 100 years since the opening of the railway that passed through Turvey. Details are given on the funding and construction of the railway and how Colonel Higgins of Pict’s Hill arranged for aa row of ...
THS/DET/026
Turvey Station

Dated 5 August 1913 and addressed to Mr A Bandy, 4 West Parade, Dunstable, Beds. Message reads “Dear Frank having a lovely time you just ought to see my face is like the rising sun. Been for this cycle ride, nearly spent out. Lots of Northants people, Mr W had a little too much last night, ...
THS/BBC/001/066
Station House & Buildings

a 19th century Grade II listed Station House and buildings.
THS/JHC/001
Mr Carr Bailey, Turvey Station Master

A newspaper article from the Northampton Chronicle and Echo about Mr Carr Bailey, station master at Turvey station.
THS/PPC/002/002/005
Chapter 4: Early Days at Turvey House
The Chapter commences with John Higgins of Weston Underwood purchasing the land in the 1786 auction and then commenced, in 1792, to build ‘Turvey House’ in the Italian Style following his ‘Grand Tour’ of Europe. His son Thomas Charles Higgins added a top storey. TCH as he was known made many improvements to the housing ...
THS/BBC/002/001
Parish Survey of Turvey
The Bedfordshire Archaeological Parish Survey Programme commenced in the late 1970’s when this report was produced. The survey covers the location, geology, springs, wells, early settlements, Domesday Book, Mills, Fisheries, Roads, Bridge, Workhouse, Farms, Railway, Industry, Quarrying, Brickmaking, Dovecotes, landscape development, threats and techniques used for gathering the information.
THS/PCM/002/004
Memories of a Turvey Childhood Between the Wars

Len Savage was a well known and liked figure in Turvey and he was often asked what it was like to live in Turvey as a child. A Little Savage – Len’s description of his days at school The Airship Incident – The R101 passes over Turvey Top of The Class – Len’s success at school Fun and Games ...

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