Archive CD Books:History, Topography & Genealogy Books on CD:Great Britain:England:Worcestershire:History & Topography
The original Gentleman's Magazine contained articles on a vast array of subjects, including lots of wonderful topographical pieces.
In 1891 George Gomme republished all of these topograhical articles but edited and indexed them into county specific order. Each of Gomme's works contains between two and four separate counties, with a single common index.
An absolute goldmine of information about the county, its people and its places. Price: £12.13 £14.25 Including VAT at 17.5%
A compendium set comprising all 15 volumes. Each individual book includes between two and four counties, with the exception of London which is in its own three volume set but is included in the compendium.
Each book is available separately (see individual county topography pages) but this compendium set for the whole of England will save you over 120.00 GBP on the separate CD's Price: £34.00 £39.95 Including VAT at 17.5%
This is one of the most important resources that we have seen, and one that should be of great interest to all family historians. Published in 1772 it was the handbook of the duties and responsibilities of the Parish Officer.
It includes the duties of the overseers of the poor, the power in relieving, employing and settling, etc. of poor persons; the laws relating to the poor, and settlements, and the statutes concerning masters and servants. The right of Settlement was something that was of great concern to all of our ancestors. Basically, to be able to have right of settlement in a parish, one had to be born there, married there or serving an apprenticeship there. Proof was all-important, especially if a person became destitute and needed support from the parish. Parish officers would have people literally evicted and transported to another parish under such circumstances. What happened about bastardy? What obligations does an apprentice have to his master and vice-versa? This book describes it all, together with the supporting laws.
Other sections of the book include the authority and duty of constables, tithingmen, etc.; churchwardens, how they should be chosen, their duties, church accounts, repairing of churches, etc. There are some very interesting punishments for not attending church and keeping to the rules! There is a section on surveying the highways, Scavengers, methods of taxation of the highways, and laws. And finally, the duties and powers of Watchmen.
Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
What can we say? Almost three hundred years old, this book, written by Cox was published in 1721 describing the history of the county and its people from earliest times, and has descriptions and history of each of the places in the county.
Superb scanned images of the original pages, which, although they are in the old type style of the period, are very readable, and most certainly fascinating. Superb early background information about the county for historians and genealogists. Unusually, the book still has its original map (1695) by Robert Morden, a collectors piece in its own right.
The book arrived here from a book dealer in a very sad state, and therefore we had it professionally rebound and re-covered in a traditional style of the period, in half leather, with raised bands on the spine, an inset maroon title bar with real gold leaf lettering, and lovely hand made mottled paper covered boards. Perfect in every respect.
This exceptionally rare book can now be seen by anyone. Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
Noake. Published in 1849
A delightful and informative history of the city of Worcester, and its changing face throughout the ages. Excellent background information for family historians. Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
Published in 1911 this is a wonderful history of the county of Worcestershire from ancient times.
It contains details of the origin and evolution of the towns, folklore and customs, old county families and changes in land ownership and much more. Price: £15.11 £17.75 Including VAT at 17.5%
A complete history of Bournville, a new town created in 1831 for the workers at the famous chocolate factory. The aim, which was very successful, was to create a complete living environment with housing, recreational facilities, etc. The book contains lots of early drawings of early Birmingham, and through to photographs of Bournville and its workers. Price: £9.79 £11.50 Including VAT at 17.5%
