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Ashfield History and Genealogy

Part of Heather Faulkes' Old Nottinghamshire website: "The aim of this site is to provide information and links for anyone with an interest in the local history of the area now known as Ashfield, or has ancestors who lived in this area. The Ashfield area is found in the middle of the western edge of Nottinghamshire, and borders onto Derbyshire at Teversal, Sutton, Kirkby and Selston parishes."

Barnby-in-the-Willows

The one thousand years of Barnby-in-the-Willows website has been produced as a living internet site, to be updated as further research is carried out, or to be added to as events unfold in the future.

Exploring Beeston's history: aspects of the family and local history of a Midlands town

David Hallam's excellent website links aspects of Beeston's history with the genealogy of those involved.

The Bingham Heritage Trails Association

The Bingham Heritage Trails Association was founded in the year 2000 with the aim to increase awareness of the richness of Bingham's heritage. The Association takes a holistic view of the heritage, including geology, natural history, archaeology, history and the built environment of the parish of Bingham.

My Broxtowe Hundred Journal

Peter Woodward's interesting website contains many photographs of places in the old hundred of Broxtowe (west Nottinghamshire)

Bunny Village History Society

Information, photographs, transcripts of records on the history of this south Nottinghamshire village.

Calverton Village, Nottinghamshire

Information and photographs etc on Calverton old and new.

Carlton-in-Lindrick Census

Website containing transcripts of the 1841,1881 and 1891 Census Enumerators' Books plus photographs and village history material.

Chris Richard's Radford Gallery

Photographs and information on Radford, Raleigh, Sneinton, Hyson Green since 1972.

Coddington History Group

Coddington History Group was formed in 2003 by residents of Coddington Village. They embarked upon a project to devise a Heritage Trail Leaflet recording much of Coddington's past history.

Colston Bassett Local History Group

"Colston Bassett Local History Group was established in 2005, with the aim of promoting the public education and understanding of the village and its fascinating history. It came about because there is considerable interest in the village from those who live here, former residents, and people researching family history."

Cossall: Memoir of Richard Syson

Richard Syson's memories of living in Cossall from the 1870s to the 1920s.

Cuckney

Photographs, extracts from parish records for Cuckney village near Worksop

Eakring.org

Website for the village and parish of Eakring: includes short history of the village and St Andrew's parish church.

East Leake and District Local History Society

Details of the society's meetings, membership and publications.

Eastwood: "Into the Breach"

Alan Rowley's website on Eastwood.

Farndon Archaeological Research Institute

The Farndon Archaeological Research Institute (FARI) was founded at the end of 1998. The main aims of the Institute are to investigate and promote the archaeological heritage of Farndon and the surrounding parishes and to provide training to members that wish to develop archaeological skills.

Forest Town, Mansfield

Researchers into the history of Forest Town, Mansfield

Gedling Local History

Various aspects of Gedling's history: church, Gedling House etc

Gotham

The Gotham Fools, church history etc

Greasley Parish

Well illustrated and informative website on the large parish of Greasley in west Nottinghamshire, including information on Greasley Castle, and Beauvale Priory

Hucknall Torkard: A local history

'Hucknall Torkard dot com' is a website dedicated to recording the history of 19th century Hucknall Torkard, Nottinghamshire, and placing what is known in the wider context of the period. During these times Hucknall saw more change that at any other period in its history as it grew from rural village to industrial town.

Huthwaite Online

Gary Elliott's fascinating community website has a considerable amount of historical material on this former mining village near Sutton-in-Ashfield.

Jacksdale and Westwood

"A Local Community Website for  JACKSDALE & WESTWOOD, NOTTS. U.K. Featuring:- Village  & Community News (B.A.D.J.E.R.) Village History & Genealogy,  Names & Stories of those named on the Jacksdale War Memorial and other local village memorials.  Local Poetry and More ...."

Keyworth & District Local History Society

Colourful website devoted to the history of Keyworth in south Nottinghamshire.

Chinemarelian (Kimberley) Historical Society

Adobe Acrobat versions of the Society's newsletter are available for downloading from Stan Hough's website.

Kirkby and District Conservation Society

The main objectives of the society are: to promote high standards of planning and architecture in or affecting the area of benefit; to educate the public in the geography, history, natural history and architecture of the area of benefit; to secure the preservation, protection, development and improvement of features of historic or public interest in the area of benefit. The society also aims to promote civic pride, promote research and publish the findings, hold meetings lectures and exhibitions, arrange visits and act as a co-ordinating body co-operating with the Local Authority, Planning Committees etc.

Lambley Heritage

The website of the Lambley Historical Society contains society newsletters, information on the church, photo galleries and a list of society events.

Lenton Local History Society

The Society was formed in 1974 with the specific aim of fostering an interest in the history of the locality.  Old and New Lenton, Lenton Sands and Dunkirk, the Lenton and Dunkirk Industrial Estates, plus the Lenton Abbey and Wollaton Park housing estates are all considered to fall within the Society’s area of interest.

Old Mansfield Society Society

Information, memories and photographs on aspects of Mansfield's history and heritage.

Mattersey

Information on Mattersey church, village and Priory in north Nottinghamshire

Normanton-on-Soar

Some material of interest to local and family historians: transcripts of baptism and marriage records and monumnetal inscriptions, old photographs of the village, information on the primary school.

Norwell Parish Heritage Group

The Norwell Parish Heritage Group aims to record the past and present heritage of Norwell Parish for the benefit of present and future generations. The website contains information on the activities of the group: publications, events etc.

The City of Nottingham in Pictures

Ray Teece's website contains an impressive collection of photographs and aims "to capture as much of the old before it all disappears into history, including some of the detail the casual passer by might miss."  

Nottingham Cemeteries and Burial Grounds

Brief details on Nottingham’s cemeteries and burial grounds.

Nottingham Civic Society

"The Society is engaged in fighting for conservation and good planning in Nottingham, safeguarding listed buildings from demolition or neglect, celebrating well-designed new buildings and renovations, organising a regular and comprehensive series of guided walks in and around historic Nottingham, publishing a range of books, pamphlets and maps related to Nottingham."

Nottingham Local History Index

Images, memories and background information on the history of Nottingham, its caves and streets.

Nottingham's Victorian Architectural Heritage

"A look at some of the city's magnificent Victorian buildings and the architects who designed them"

Nottinghamshire Church Photographs

A splendid collection of images of Nottinghamshire parish churches by Heather Faulkes.

Ollerton of Yesteryear

The committee of Ollerton of Yesteryear are trying to preserve the history of New Ollerton Village which developed solely as a result of the sinking of Ollerton Colliery. The site covers the development of the colliery and the village with it's social, cultural, religious and educational aspects.

History of Ordsall parish

Information on Ordsall and Ordsall parish church, inlcuding extracts from parish records.

Papplewick Parish Website

Short articles on aspects of Papplewick's past.

Friends of Rufford Country Park

Information on the country park, former country house and Cistercian Rufford Abbey.

Shireoaks Local History Society

Information on the group and the village.

Southwell DAC Church History Project

The project aims to build a database of historical knowledge on all of the churches of Southwell Diocese.

Southwell Minster

Lavishly illustrated with photographs, this website is devoted to promoting "the best kept secret among the forty-two English Cathedrals."

Stapleford

Community website for the town of Stapleford. Includes a small historical section.

Sturton-le-Steeple

This site is owned by the Parish Council of Sturton-Le-Steeple with Fenton and Littleborough and is run by a team of volunteers from the Parish for the benefit of the community. The are sections of interest to family and local historians.

Tuxford

Photographs, maps, memories and miscellaneous material on aspects of this north Nottinghamshire town's history.

Warsop history

Articles on aspects of Warsop history.

Agriculture on the Nottinghamshire Wolds

A unique record of life on the Notts Wolds in the 20th century.

Woodborough Heritage Website

"This is the official website for the Woodborough Photographic Recording Group. The website contains a vast and varied historical account of the village and its people since Domesday. The Group has over 3,600 digitally stored photos in its database, these date from the year 1862 onwards, and since year 2000, digital photography onwards."

Worksop of Yesterday

The full text of Worksop of Yesterday. The town at the turn of the last century by M. J. JACKSON, originally published in 1969.

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