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Book Sale

From time to time, selected surplus books will be offered for sale here. They will mostly be rlated to Northamptonshire and church history. To make… Read More »Book Sale

Death, Disputes, and the Churchyard Gate

Before Victorian cemeteries became peaceful parks, England’s churchyards were overcrowded, unsanitary — and battlegrounds of religious politics. Discover how a crisis in death reshaped the landscape of mourning.

Arthur Ward (1888-1948)

The story of my grandfather, Arthur Ward, has been published by the Society of Genealogists in the Genealogists’ Magazine.

Arthur Ward (1888-1948): A Veteran’s Life After War

The final part of Arthur Ward’s story covers his return to civilian life — a time of hardship, resilience, small joys, and enduring health problems from his wartime injuries. Through employment struggles and union activism, Arthur navigated the uncertainties of interwar Britain.

Arthur Ward (1888-1948): Gas, Retreat and Recovery

In this second instalment, Arthur’s experiences on the Western Front intensify. Facing the horrors of the German Spring Offensive and a devastating gas attack in August 1918, this chapter tells of survival, resilience, and recovery against overwhelming odds.