Northamptonshire Record Society

18/06/2026

LET’S WELCOME OUR NEW FOLLOWERS
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17/06/2026

CELEBRATION AT ST PETER'S MAREFAIR

14/06/2026

A DATE FOR YOUR DIARY – AT WELLINGBOROUGH
Your opportunity to hear this memorable talk, in the company of like-minded people.

13/06/2026

FREE HELP AT KINGSTHORPE LIBRARY

12/06/2026

'A FARMER TURNED PARSON’ – FREE DOWNLOAD
John Mastin, was vicar of Naseby from 1783 to 1829. As well as writing the first history of the parish of Naseby, his memoirs tell us much about local people and events in his lifetime.
Edited by Christine Vialls and Kay Collins, these works are included in a free e-book published by the Record Society. It has much to offer readers resident in the area and the descendants of people who used to be - as well as anyone just curious about what life was like over 200 years ago.
Do visit this page and download your own copy:
https://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/vhm/john-mastin

08/06/2026

BOYSONS AND MUCH MORE – FREE DOWNLOAD
A new e-book has been launched about Alice Boyson of Winwick (1823-1856), her ancestors and family. It extends back to the early 1600s and charts the migration of eight generations from Staverton to Barby, Kislingbury, Gayton and Winwick in that order. Many other families make an appearance.
You can find out more and download your free copy by visiting:

Alice Boyson was the daughter of a farm worker and fifth in a family of nine children. She was only 32 when she died at Crick in 1856. Despite he...

05/06/2026

661 LOCAL CHURCHES AND CHAPELS IN 1851
1851 was the only year when a census collected information about almost all the places of worship in England and Wales. Northamptonshire’s returns, with details such as how many attended each service held on 30 March of that year, are now published as a free e-book.
Discover more about the towns and villages that interest you by visiting the link and downloading your own copy:
https://www.northamptonshirerecordsociety.org.uk/vhm/1851-religious-census

01/06/2026

DUSTON HISTORY ONLINE
Duston History Society is now present online in two ways.
As well as its Facebook group, there are now a series of web pages, courtesy of Duston Parish Council. They share a variety of old pictures, school groups, maps etc. The link is:

Duston History Society Our meetings are held at 7.00pm for 7.30pm at St Crispin's Social Club on the corner of Berrywood Road and Kent Road, Duston Northampton NN5 4XD.They are held on the 2nd Monday of each month except in July & August.This page will be updates regularly so please do keep checking...

01/06/2026

ROTHWELL FAIR – RUNNING SINCE 1204
One of the oldest Charter Fairs in England, Rothwell Fair has got off to a good start this year.
Today is Proclamation Monday, when the Bailiff to the Lord of the Manor read the ancient Charter at nine key places in the town. Thank you to Andrew Presland for the pictures.
During its long history, the Fair’s impact has reached beyond Rothwell itself. For instance, when the census was taken on 6 June 1841, the 898 people counted at Naseby included ’48 persons attending the annual feast’. This was presumably connected with the Rothwell Fair.
You can find out more about the Fair (which lasts for a week) at: https://rowellfair.co.uk/the-rowell-fair-society/

29/05/2026

THE STORIES BEHIND THE PHOTOS
‘Find My Family’ is a collection of vintage photographs. It also tells the stories of the many people who appear in them.
Discover more by visiting our article about how local as well as family historians can explore what it offers.

Simon Howard has compiled a collection of historical photographs, accompanied by accounts that unfold the stories of the individuals and groups who...