You are here: Home>Archive Catalogue>General>Seer Green and Jordans>Newspaper cuttings relating to Seer Green and Jordans Newspaper cuttings relating to Seer Green and JordansReference number G-SGJ/NC Records in this SectionChurch to celebrate 150 years.Article with picture giving a brief history of Seer Green and Jordans Holy Trinity Church, including plans to celebrate 150th anniversary G-SGJ/NC/001 Date: 1996Pilgrims' history goes up for sale.Newspaper article and photographs regarding The Mayflower Barn, Jordans Farmhouse, built in the 1600s goes up for sale G-SGJ/NC/002 Date: 2005We want the building to be loved.Newspaper report on the sale of The Mayflower Barn to London based Rivercrest Investment Company. G-SGJ/NC/003 Date: 2006Macavity the cat was there!Report on the sale of Broom House, whose original owner had the cat which was the inspiration for T S Eliot who wrote Old Possums Book of Practical Cats. G-SGJ/NC/004 Date: 2003A two part article on history of Old Jordans headed Violent Past of Peaceful Haven, and Bricks of tolerance, mortar of freedomArticles have four black and white photographs showing interior and exterior shots of The Farmhouse. Also exterior photograph of Mayflower Barn and The Meeting House with Graveyard. Text is on the history of the buildings. G-SGJ/NC/005 Date: 1993Maytime dancers in JordansNewspaper article with photograph showing men and women Maytime dancing on Jordans Green G-SGJ/NC/006 Date: 1991The village of Penn and the Mayflower BarnNewspaper article with photographs of the inside and outside of Mayflower Barn and includes the founding of Jordans village in 1919 built on land purchased in 1918. Reference is also made to the origins of the Mayflower Barn and its connection with the Quakers and the Pilgrim Fathers G-SGJ/NC/007 Date: 1956Me and my FlockArticle with a photograph showing the Meeting House and a group of Quaker Friends. The article describes the Meeting House built in 1688 G-SGJ/NC/008 Date: 1994Village boasts a proud pastArticle with photograph of Larchwind, a house for sale in Jordans village. The article refers to the creation of the village in 1919 and its connections with the Quakers G-SGJ/NC/009 Date: 1995Mayflower or MythArticle with 2 photographs showing the exterior and interior of the Mayflower Barn and the legend of the Mayflower’s ship timbers used in its construction G-SGJ/NC/010 Date: 1995Respect for founders keeps villages dryNewspaper article includes 3 photographs showing the Mayflower Barn, the village store and the building of the village hall in 1919. The article refers to the establishment of a community of Quakers to preserve the surroundings of Old Jordans Meeting House and the way in which the community now operates. The article also ... G-SGJ/NC/011 Date: 1993Well past tea timeNewspaper article with 2 photographs of prints of the exterior and interior of Old Jordans farm house and a photograph of the portrait of Gulielma Penn, the first wife of William Penn. The article refers to the 300th anniversary of William Penn’s founding of Pennsylvania and describes the ‘Penn Family Teas’ with ideas culled ... G-SGJ/NC/012 Date: 1981Did the Mayflower Drop Anchor at Jordans?Newspaper article with 2 photographs one showing the old timber beams in the Mayflower Barn, believed to have been taken from the Mayflower, and the other a model of the Mayflower. The text investigates the claim that the Mayflower Barn was constructed from the timbers of the Pilgrim Fathers vessel G-SGJ/NC/013 Date: 1975Exhibition at JordansNewspaper cutting shows an exhibition of art work by Leo Jewell G-SGJ/NC/014 Date: 1969Celebrate, but Watch the CashThe newspaper article includes 3 photographs, the first of the statue of William Penn in the Memorial Museum, Pennsylvania, the second of a historical print showing William Penn drawing up his treaty with the American Indians, and the third is an aerial view of Pennsylvania’s state capital, Harrisburg. The article describes plans for celebrating ... G-SGJ/NC/015 Date: 16/04/1981William Penn and John MiltonArticle includes photograph of portraits of William Penn and John Milton together with their life history. G-SGJ/NC/016 Date: 2981Take the Trail to Milton and PennArticle includes photograph of portraits of Penn and Milton, calendar of events for the 1981 celebrations, list of places illustrated with pen and ink drawings. Main article refers to the life history of William Penn and John Milton. G-SGJ/NC/017 Date: 02/04/1981Newspaper article titled 'Dream home on the Delaware'Newspaper article describing the building of Pennsbury Manor by William Penn. In 1701 William Penn returned to England. It was renovated in 1981 in preparation for the 300 year anniversary celebration in 1982. The article includes photographs of Pennsbury Manor and a portrait of William Penn. G-SGJ/NC/018 Date: 1981Newspaper articles titled 'Peaceful community has colourful history' and 'Village roots can be traced to 11th century'Newspaper articles with detailed history of Seer Green with 3 photographs and location map. Article states that Seer Green was probably home of John Smith, Quaker. The village community includes family names such as Worley and Cyster. The Cherry Pie Fair is mentioned. G-SGJ/NC/019 Date: 1993Newspaper cutting titled 'Neighbours back out woodland burial site plan'Newspaper article about the response to proposed Woodland Burial Park after plans were displayed at the Library G-SGJ/NC/020 Date: 26/01/2007Newspaper cutting titled 'Your chance to tour burial park'Newspaper article inviting the public to view Chiltern Woodland Burial Park G-SGJ/NC/021 Date: 29/01/2009Newspaper cutting titled 'Village history search'Newspaper article about The Cherry Pie Fair and the search for the name of the cherry tree which made Seer Green famous as “The Cherry Pie Village”. G-SGJ/NC/022 Date: 14/06/1996Manor Farmhouse Seer GreenCutting shows sale of Manor Farmhouse, Seer Green, next to church. Details of property. G-SGJ/NC/023 Date: 1960-1970Seer Green, BuckinghamshireCutting with photo regarding country retreat. 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