Stories, histories and discoveries from the Newbold Verdon Parish Archive — written by members of the community and researchers who have delved into the village’s past.
- Sound Advice from Long Ago
Neil Brearley’s memories of visiting 39 Dragon Lane as a young boy. Newbold Verdon resident who lived through two world wars passed down lessons in preparedness and self-sufficiency that feel newly relevant today. - Newbold Verdon Hall 1623-1767
Newbold Verdon Hall is one of fewer than 10,000 Grade I listed buildings in England. Researcher Roger King traces the remarkable families who owned the Hall across 144 years of English history - Under 11’s Holland football trip
We look back to some memories and recollections of Gail Horsley, regarding the under 11’s football team and their eventful trip to Holland in 1989. - Fire at the Undertakers !
Tonia Sorrell recalls a blaze from her childhood at her 193 Main Street family home - Newbold People No 4: Richard Gilliver (1921 to 1979)
Here at the Archive, we have from time to time had some amazing stories land on our desk, and this has to be one of them. - Farewell to Statham’s Shoe Shop
After more than seventy years of trading, a village landmark closes its doors for good. The Archive looks back at the history of Statham’s Shoe Shop on Main Street. - A Christmas Tale from 1966
Neil Brearley recalls the winter term at Newbold Verdon Primary School. - Newbold People No 3: Lady Mary Wortley Montagu (1689 to 1762)
The third person in our Newbold People series, Lady Mary Wortley Montagu, was born over 300 years-ago, and yet what she did in her life is still impacting upon the world today. - The Highs and Lows of Village Cricket
Newbold Verdon Cricket Club reformed in 1987 and now runs four senior sides alongside its junior programme. The village’s cricket history stretches further back, from a 1950s team bowled out for just 2 runs against Newtown Burgoland to a dramatic 2009 County Cup Final at Grace Road