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THS/LCH/005
Jonah with two young lads

Jonah with two young boys in his plinth. One of the boys is thought to be Ronald Wright (Marilyn Chesher).
THS/LCH/008
Jonah and Turvey Bridge from Mill Lane

Image of the rear of Jonah looking towards Turvey Bridge.
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/RWL/004
Abstract of Title for freehold property known as Turvey Abbey Estate

Abstract of title of Henry Hugh Longuet Higgins to freehold property known as the Turvey Abbey Estate. The abstract commences in 1889 and the 1928 schedule identifies the properties that are part of the estate. These include, Cholsoe Farm, Bakers Close, Priory Farm, Grindstone Hill, River Ouse, Sharpes Close, Laws Field, Mill and Orchard, Dovehouse ...
THS/LCH/001
Marooned on Jonah

An image of Jonah with Turvey Mill in the background. Standing on the plinth are four men in front of four women. Their method of reaching Jonah is not apparent. In the background are two female figures observing the event taking place.
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 ...
THS/REC/003/002
A Record of Jonah's History

A newspaper article from the Beds Times of 20th June 1930 giving a history of the statue of Jonah in the river at Turvey
THS/REC/003/009
Turvey's Jonah

A newspaper article from the Beds Times of 2nd November 1930 giving an answer to an enquiry about the statue of Jonah in the river at Turvey
THS/REC/003/001
1844 - 1954

A newspaper cutting on the 110th anniversary of the erection of the statue of Jonah in the river at Turvey

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