In 1887, john bartholomews gazetteer of the british isles described fordingbridge like this. Come in for a browse, a coffee or to play a tune on the piano. A church is mentioned in the domesday book in 1086. Bickton is recorded in the domesday book of 1086 when it was held by hugh maci from hugh davranches, 1st earl of chester.
Wed love to hear your suggestions for things youd like to see. Rockbourne, hampshire genealogy heraldry and history. Fordingbridge surgery bartons road fordingbridge hampshire sp6 1rs. A key landmark of the town is the medieval bridge, upstream from the ford, with its seven graceful arches that span the river. Seconds hampshire merit 2, champions for the second time in 4 seasons captain dave timms. Download ebooks and eaudiobooks for free from hampshire libraries. Known as the northern gateway to the new forest, fordingbridge, is a small. All three boys went to the primary school and i was the last head prefect and house captain of the red team before the older children went to the burgate school. On the 1st wednesday in the month, this is a contemporary language service at 10. Shop local history hampshire books and collectibles abebooks. Fordingbridge historical society agm report 2011on monday, 11 october 2010 the fordingbridge historical society held its agm. The town of fordingbridge was originally known as forde and the bridge element of the name was not added until the avon was first spanned at this point. Look at fordingbridge, hampshire county, south east, england, united kingdom from different perspectives. She was a prolific writer who married john lleweyn rees, also a writer, in the paddington district on march 25th 1939 but who sadly died on active duty with the raf in 1940.
The town received its present name when the river was bridged at the town in 1286 or earlier. Follow our social media channels for the latest news. Fordingbridge shopping and shops fordingbridge,hampshire. The north chapel and north and south aisles were added around 1230. Seconds hampshire merit 2, 3rd place captain nick dymott. All appointments must be booked through our reception team at fordingbridge surgery, there is a number to call to cancel appointments 0333 321 8834. About fordingbridge fordingbridge is a small country town on the banks of the river avon. History of fordingbridge, in new forest and hampshire map and. When this book was published in 2001, it was the first overall history of fordingbridge a small town on the edge of the new forest, in. He later moved to west cowes, isle of wight, where he married mary anne johnson or johnston, who was born in about 1803. The first great bridge, built in medieval times, is upstream from the ford and is a major feature of the town with its seven graceful arches. After opening remarks by our president, sir edward hulse, the chairman reported on a successful year with good attendance at lecture meetings and summer visits full to capacity.
It has a post and money order office under salisbury. Known as the northern gateway to the new forest, fordingbridge, is a small riverside town. The great bridge, of seven arches, was in existence in 1286 a. At the fordingbridge bookshop, we pride ourselves in the quality of service that we provide and our helpful advice and recommendations. From the th to the 15th century fordingbridge was governed by a bailiff, but after the last date he was replaced by a constable chosen yearly at the court leet of the manor of nether burgate. My family moved to fordingbridge in 1948 when i was 7. The fordingbridge historical society is a nonprofit making society, affiliated to the british association for local history. Situated on the edge of the new forest, in the old market town of fordingbridge on the hampshire avon, our small museum is housed on two floors of an old granary and is run by volunteers. Fordingbridge professional family history, family trees, genealogy, house and ancestry research service by professional genealogist uk and local history research. It is 81 miles km southwest of london, and 10 miles 16 km south of the city of salisbury. Titles available at the fordingbridge bookshophistory of fordigbridge by anthony.
Fordingbridge, hampshire genealogy heraldry and history. To see all content, you will need the current version of adobe flash player to view it. Holy communion traditional language is celebrated each wednesday at 10. In 1086 osbern the falconer held the manor of gorley from the king.
Fordingbridge is a town and broader civil parish with a population of 6,000 on the river avon in the new forest district of hampshire, england, near to the dorset and wiltshire borders and on the edge of the new forest, with museum and a late medieval 7arch bridge. Mary land and property the return of owners of land in 1873 for hampshire county southampton is available to browse. Avon, fordingbridge was recorded in the domesday book under the name. Searching for information and ancestors of thomas goodenough, born in fordingbridge, hampshire in about 1796. Fordingbridge camping campsites in fordingbridge, hampshire. Fordingbridge is a town and broader civil parish with a population of 6,000 on the river avon in the new forest district of hampshire, england. For more information please read our latest coronavirus update. It was situated in church square and in the land opposite and a few stalls were placed in the open space at the junction with back street, now. Home visit arrangements lecture location application form members photos war time memories 2011 constitution 2011 agm report the new forest remembers project books of local interest agmagenda damerham graveofjohn jane oliver 2018to2019lectures war time memories. This is a fabulous little museum packed with information about fordingbridge and the surrounding area, with all sorts of exhibits from the war to local industry and history, also an amazing selection of artefacts. Museumkings yard, salisbury street,fordingbridge, hampshire, sp6 1ab.
Burgate divided into upper burgate and lower burgate is a hamlet situated on the western edge of the new forest national park in hampshire, england. Samuel lewis a topographical dictionary of england, 1848 fordingbridge st. The part which became south gorley was for most of its history included in and followed the descent of ibsley, in particular that part of ibsley which john atte bere had owned in the 14th century. Beautiful, luxurious thatched cottage situated on the banks of the hampshire avon. The hundred of fordingbridge was apparently granted with the manors of nether burgate and rockbourne to manser bisset. Self catering holiday cottages to rent in fordingbridge. On the banks of the river avon, theres no prizes for guessing how the hampshire town of fordingbridge got its name, located, as it is around a famous old bridge at a shallow point along the river. As a settlement of 18 families it was at that time bigger than the manor of fordingbridge. The hundred of fordingbridge british history online. The nearest town is fordingbridge, which lies approximately 0.
When this book was published in 2001, it was the first overall history of fordingbridge a small town on the edge of the new forest, in southern england to be. Wed love to hear your suggestions for things youd like to see in the shop so get in contact with us and share your ideas. Fordingbridge was recorded in the domesday book under the name forde. This project aims to assemble and record maximum information about world war ii. Built on the banks of the river avon, fordingbridge was recorded in the domesday book under the name forde. Fordingbridge, in a history of the county of hampshire.
The fordingbridge museum, which houses local history exhibits, and the visitor information. Things to do in fordingbridge visit the new forest. Communication was fantastic and their prices very reasonable. Fordingbridge, hampshire genealogy familysearch wiki.
Within another 100 years the clerestory had been added, the tower raised. Browse and buy a vast selection of local history hampshire books and collectibles on. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham. They had a son george who migrated later to america. Firsts hampshire division 1, 4th place captain tim brittan. Our history is pretty special and here you can discover more about the role of. Fordingbridge is a civil parish and town with a population of 5,694 on the river avon in the new forest district of hampshire, england, on the edge of the new f. The society promotes interest in all aspects of local and national history with a full and programme of winter lectures from november to march by experts in their field followed by summer visits in april to september to. It was rebuilt by the normans around 1150 and would then have been an open space internally.
Fordingbridge photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. The national park is just a couple of miles from the heart of the town and offers a wealth of walking, cycling and other outdoor activities. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of fordingbridge. A few days after starting school, i paid my first remembered visit to fordingbridge fair. There are thousands of ebooks and eaudiobooks which can be downloaded for free with just a few taps on your smartphone, tablet, ereader or computer. Things to do in fordingbridge the small, riverside town of fordingbridge is also known as the northern gateway to the new forest. Fordingbridge is a small country town on the banks of the river avon. Explore the rich history of fordingbridge and the surrounding areas in one of the most stimulating and fascinating attractions in the town. David had packaged the books wonderfully, and they arrived without so much as a scratch.
Andrew, a parish, in the union and hundred of fordingbridge, ringwood and s. A funfair visited fordingbridge every year during the first week in september. Fordingbridge, hampshire click on the map for other historical maps of this place. Charlewood press publishing imprint for local history books by anthony light and gerald ponting. Thank you for your patience and we wish all our customers well. History of fordingbridge, in new forest and hampshire. Fordingbridge is famous for the great bridge with its seven graceful arches spanning the river. It has family history beginning with william kenchington born 16761752 and his wife elizabeth wing 1707, and carries forward. The surrounding graveyard leads to a footpath across the rolling hills. Today, on the northwest edge of the new forest, the town acts as a popular gateway into the national park and is. Fordingbridge, a town on the eastern edge of the new forest, has hidden depths. After 1834 fordingbridge poor law union was officially formed on 30th july 1835.
Fordingbridge had parish workhouse on shaftesbury street, possibly dating from the seventeenth century. A history of fordingbridge and neighbourhood by reginald. Past discoveries is a genealogical and family history research company offering a friendly and efficient service to those who wish to find out more about their family history. Before 1066 the manor had been held by ketil the steersman from king edward. James greenwood is the first fordingbridge rfc player to represent england under 18 group 20002001 season hampshire division 2, club captain. Books of local interest the fordingbridge historical society. Article begins with mary kenchington marrying william witt on 17 oct.
With the safety of our customers and owners in mind, and in line with the latest travel guidance, we are only accepting new bookings that have a checkin date after the 3rd july 2020. Firsts hampshire division 2, runners up promoted captain tim brittan. The fordingbridge museum, with many local and forest history exhibits, and the visitor. All hampshire libraries are closed, and events cancelled, until further notice. Burgate is a hamlet situated on the western edge of the new forest. The crown inn, fordingbridge, new forest national park. Jane oliver 19031970 this was the pseudonym of helen christina easson rees nee evans who was borne on october the 12th 1903 in newcastleton, scotland.
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