Ampthill and District Archaeological and Local History Society. The Society was founded in 1962 to assist the public in the study of archaeology and local history. Meetings are held every month through the winter with guest speakers covering a wide range of topics, also an annual Celebrity Lunch with a special speaker. In the summer, site visits are arranged to excavations, interesting houses and churches. Occasional day conferences are organised covering history and archaeology in the area.

Ampthill is a small market town with a more interesting and significant history than many towns of much larger size. The town grew around a major cross-roads and its position on the greensand ridge gave it a prominent position overlooking the Vale of Bedford. This, together with its attractive buildings, creates a. Certain charm that rarely fails to cast its spell on residents and visitors alike.

This is the blog of the Bedfordshire Historical Record Society. It aims to bring you news of history in and of Bedfordshire - past, present and future! Your comments and contributions are welcome. Wednesday, 6 August 2014. The Rise of Methodism in Bedfordshire. Was published in July 2014 by Boydell and Brewer. About the book, which is based on his thesis, he says.

Welcome To Luton Heritage Forum. Our website includes details about significant buildings and other sites in Luton. Everything is listed alphabetically by street on the Sites List. Page and plotted on a map of Luton on the Sites Map. Page On either page you can click on a site to view more information about it. Use of Cookies on this Website. Page This will explain why we u.

Introduction to The Stevington Historical Trust. For more details click this link. We have a Church, a Baptist Chapel, a pub serving real ale, a Community Shop staffed by a willing band of volunteers plus other local amenities including a pre-school nursery. What do we do? The S.

From Austria, recently published, which shows us that thinking about our ancestors can improve our own mental agility. Genealogy is often suggested as a form of therapy on the continent. I love that this research paper. It is certainly desirable to be well descended, but the glory belongs to our ancestors.

Nomination Form for Personal Achievement Award. Classroom Exercises In Local History. Local History and the First World War. BALH Insurance For Local Societies. Our purpose is to encourage and assist the study of Local History as an academic discipline and as a rewarding leisure pursuit for both individuals and groups. Find out more about membership.