A magazine on local information and events. On pages 22-23 interview with Robin Pedlar, by Anne Marie Andrew, who was a member of the Beaconsfield Historical society. The interview is about Beaconsfield from 1210-1987.
B-SMAS/B/579
Date: 2011
A bound version of a magazine on local information and events. In many of the months there is an article by Thomas Lane; Reminiscences of Beaconsfield during the past fifty years. In March on pages 20-21 it is about a brief history of the Advowson of the Church and their connection to Beaconsfield. ...
B-SMAS/B/035
Date: 1926
Mention of a pottery run by a mother and daughter, next to the White Hart on Aylesbury End in a listed 16th century building with a showroom at the front and pottery behind. The pottery pieces created are made using the Hagman technique. Article details the type of jewellery made.
P-HC/A/131
Date: [1970]
4 Photographs of the Altar and window, West Entrance, the Organ, the Pulpit and hassocks, the Font, On reverse 3 various colour photographs of the Tomb of Edmund Waller and floor slab
B-SMAS/Ph/002
Date: 1996
Newspaper cutting showing old print of the church dated late 1700. On reverse a second article about Edmund Waller, poet, who is buried in the graveyard. Short history of the church is given with selection of 4 black and white photographs
B-SMAS/NC/002
Date: 1993
Collection of articles, notes, and cuttings etc. relating to the Urban District Council
O-UDC
Date: 1894-2017
Article about the custom of walking the parish boundaries, its history and the fact that it is being revived at Beaconsfield. Includes photographs
E-W/A/001
Date: 1968
Newspaper cutting stuck on A4 paper with article and photograph of bell ringers. 8 bells are mentioned and 15 bell ringers who used to ring the bells for money and beer now they are voluntary. Beer was a reward on a number of occasions. The bells were rung on different state and ...
B-SMAS/NC/032
Date: 1980
A handwritten selection of notes concerning the history of Beaconsfield.
P-HC/A/076
Date: c1960
The Bells of Buckinghamshire article details the role of the tower to hold the bells. Earliest church bells are believed to be at Lee church where the bells date from 1290. Many bells are mentioned at the time of the dissolution of the monasteries when bells were moved to local churches. Little Missenden’s five bells ...
P-HC/A/166
Date: [1967]
Magazine article of the history of Morris dancing over the years with black and white photographs, one showing Morris dancers in Beaconsfield
E-MM/A/001
Date: 1971
Bibliography & references for documents R and MP
G-Wo/R/019
Date: c1990
Booklet about Archaeological excavations at Bierton – a village about 1 mile east of Aylesbury. Six sheets of A4 paper
P-HC/B/015
Date: 1979
Postcard of Burnham Abbey, West Front & Garth
B-BA/Ph/001
Date: 1900-2000
Black and White photograph of the barns behind the former Bull Inn and Bull farm.
P-PB/Ph/129
Date: [1990-2010]
Shows arms of “Sable, three walnut leaves or, between two bendlets argent”, crest of “On a mount vert a walnut tree proper, on the sinister side an escutcheon pendent, charged with the arms of France viz., azure, three fleurs-de-lis or, with a label of three points argent,” and motto of “Hic fructus virtutis”, meaning, “This ...
P-EW/R/003
Date: [1900-1999]
Personal recollections of Old Beaconsfield by Kathleen Day. Gives a personal history of Old Beaconsfield, including shops, literary figures, transport and more.
P-D/B/008
Date: 1990
Note is made of the great estates. Hall Barn known as Halborne. The market charter is noted every Tuesday but it was closed in 19th century and 1982. It took place at the four ends. The Old Rectory includes a small part of the original nunnery. 1831-1871 population fell in ...
G-BG/A/020
Date: 1996
Book regarding history of Butler’s Court, includes maps, photographs and engravings plus a section on the Wiggins Teape Group. (2 copies).
B-BuCt/B/006
Date: [1960-1970]
The book provides a history of Butlers Court, alias Gregory’s Manor, and the research organisation with a series of black and white photographs. (2 copies)
P-PB/B/027
Date: [1960-1970]
Book entitled “Mansions and Mud Houses”. The story of Penn and Tylers Green Conservation Area.
G-PTG/B/002
Date: 2007
Book entitled Medieval Penn Floor Tiles subtitled Made by England’s leading 14th century tilers who gave their name to Tylers Green by Miles Green including tile and other illustrations.
G-PTG/B/006
Date: 2003
Comprehensive history of Penn and surrounding area. Contains articles written by various contributors including photographs and maps.
G-PTG/B/009
Date: 1932