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Richard Barwell, Owner of Stansted House 1781 - 1804
History of Richard Barwell. Family life in India and UK. Includes photograph of memorial.
Before the Museum Came to 10a North Street
Personal history of the Red Cross in Emsworth and the work of the National Hospital Service Reserve.
Emsworth 1913 - Prelude to the First World War and a remembrance of those who died
Events in Emsworth leading up to the opening of hostilities in August 1914 and the deaths of three members of the gentry.
Family history tracing on the internet
How to get started on tracing your family history including using census returns and finding surnames. Many web addresses given.
Arty Fact No. 2: Beauty lurking in the Museum Storeroom
The 'beauty' is an 1834 map of Hayling Island by brothers, John Theophilis and Charles Lewis. Article includes details of the life of Charles Lewis.
Emsworth's Visiting Dentist
History of Harry Malleson, dentist and cupper, with one illustration and three advertisements.
1 Queen Street/2 King Street - Unusual House - Unusual 'Finds'
Life history of George Cassedy and the Emsworth house he bought and renovated. Includes photograph of child's leather shoe.
Arty Fact No. 1: An Old Hampshire History Book
The history book includes a map of Hampshire by Robert Morden, first published in 1701. Further details in article about the publication of other Morden maps together with other County maps.
Drove Ways, Footpaths and Fifth Class Roads
Definition and classification of Rights of Way. Emphasis on Rights of Way in Hampshire and West Sussex.
Edward Sandell - A Continuing Story
Family history research into the life of Edward Sandell from 1806 to 1843. Includes two engravings.
The Maisemore Estate
History behind the development of Maisemore Gardens together with a map and a site plan plus a riding school advertisement
The Press Gang
Statistics showing fate of those pressed, plus the work of the press gangs in Emsworth and Warblington
The Emsworth Improvement Scheme of 1963
Revitalising Emsworth town centre. Includes one photograph.
The Road into Town
Evolution of the paths from Thorney Island to Emsworth
William Pink - A Life of Shade
History of William Pink, his work as an engraver and his connection to the owner and staff of Stansted House. Includes two engravings.
Emsworth's Servicemen in WW1
Emsworth volunteers and conscripts, their home comforts, places in which they served and their memorials. Some men are listed by name as is Louisa Couvell.
Archivists' Report No. 45 (First item, WW2 bomb damage in Emsworth)
List of the bombs dropped on Emsworth and district in WW2 plus locations, details and effects
Joyriding in the 1960s and 1970s
Car outings with the Lillywhite Boys
The Rev. William Norris (1795-1893) – founder of St James’ Church
Life history of the Rev. William Norris and his family together with plans for the betterment of the spiritual life of the Emsworth community.
P G Wodehouse's Strange Machine
History of the typewriter including that belonging to P G Wodehouse, plus the story of pools of 'typewriter' girls