Photocopy of article from page 2 of The Grenfell Sun (Saskatchewan, Canada) describing information received from Mrs May Spicer about St Mary’s Church, Beaconsfield and the Grenfell memorials therein.
P-Gr/R/010
Date: 11/01/1984
Various versions of the name Beaconsfield are noted and also farms, and local places.
P-HC/A/066
Date: [2000]
Magazine article about brass plates found in Upton church near Slough. The brasses were believed to have been in the manor and represent Bulstrode family members. Pictures of brasses are with in the article
B-Bu/A/007
Date: c2001
The upright sepulchral Stele limestone stone was part of a collection by Lord Grenfell in 1904. He called the extension to the house Butlers Court inherited from his brother ‘ his museum’. Most items went with him when he sold to Francis Reckitt in 1912. However this stone with Egyptian writing was ...
P-PB/N/123
Date: 2000
Series of magazine and typescript articles relating to Edmund Waller and the Waller family.
P-EW/A
Date: 1950-2015
2 articles with photographs. One about Ayles bury End and how it was called this because it was the route from Windsor to Aylesbury. The second Hall Barn Lodge asks about the origin of the ornate Gate house. On reverse is a copy of a sketch from before the 1889 renovations of St Marys Church
P-HC/A/090
Date: [1950-2000]
Collection of articles, letters, research notes etc extracted from various sources and passed to the Beaconsfield and District Historical Society relating to Aylesbury End in the Old Town.
G-AE
Date: 1850-2022
Article about Burnham Beeches and the new guide to Burnham Beeches by A D C Le Sueur The book includes details of the Beeches purchase by Henry Peek enabling the Corporation of London to purchase from him enclosed land.
B-BB/A/008
Date: 1969
Collection of articles, letters and research notes etc. relating to Baylins Farm.
F015
Date: 1930-1996
Article regarding Beaconsfield pp181-202. Detailed history of the town including leading family trees (Wallers, Ousleys, etc), Rectors, history of church including burials.
G-BG/A/031
Brochure of 100 pages detailing events during the Festival as well as local history articles. Supported by local companies and shops.
B-SMAS/X/040
Date: 2018
Souvenir programme of events for the festival. Forewords by Hon. Jenefer Farncombe and Mayor, Anita Cranmer. Also includes articles on the History of the fair and Dick Smith and participating community groups. 4 copies
E-CF/B/005
Date: 2019
Flyer showing programme of events
E-CF/D/022
Date: 2019
Commemorative edition for the 700th anniversary Beaconsfield Charter Fair
O-PRB/NC/042
Date: 1969
Collection of articles, letters, research notes etc extracted from various sources and passed to the Beaconsfield and District Historical Society relating to the Beaconsfield Boundary stone/Milestone
B-BS
Date: 1966-2006
Collection of articles, letters, research notes etc. extracted from various sources and passed to the Beaconsfield and District Historical Society relating to Beaconsfield
G-BG
Date: 0900-2024
The outer cover of a prospectus which would have contained information for prospective new members. It contains a short history of the club and a location map. A copy of a painting by Denis Pannett of the club adorns the front page.
O-GC/B/002
Date: c2000
Collection of articles, letters, research notes etc extracted from various sources and passed to the Beaconsfield and District Historical Society relating to Beaconsfield Local which becomes Beaconsfield Together in 2020.
O-BL
Date: 2017-2023
Collection of articles, letters and research notes etc. relating to Beaconsfield Market.
E-Mar
Date: 1942-2002
Collection of articles, letters and research notes etc. relating to the Old Town
G-OT
Date: 1900-2024
Collection of articles, letters and research notes etc. relating to Beaconsfield Old Town Residents Association
O-BOTRA
Date: 0000-2017
The Scrap Book which was created for the Queen’s 25th Jubilee, gives a brief history of the Old Town and some reference to the New Town with photographs together with collages illustrating daily life and fashion.
O-WI/B/024
Date: 1977
Typewritten notes giving a history of Beaconsfield from 1242 to mid 17thCentury. Two copies of same introduction.
P-JB/N/143
Date: [1970-1994]
Handwritten notes on the history of Beaconsfield Old Town. Includes information on the Manorial Court, buildings and residences.
P-JB/N/144
Date: [1970-1994]