Worcestershire local history books
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Facsimile copies of books for purchase on CD, and also for viewing via this web-site (pay-per-view unless you are viewing from a participating library) which are available from Worcestershire are listed below:-
  Worcestershire local history books
Worcestershire County Records - Quarter Sessions, 1591 - 1643
Worcestershire County Records - Quarter Sessions, 1591 - 1643

This is a Calendar (i.e. a list of cases) existing Quarter Sessions papers held in Worcestershire County records for the period 1591 - 1643. Here's a couple of typical entries:-
16 January 1601. Recognizance before Sir John Pakington by Anthony Steaton of Bewdley and Henry Allen of Rock for the appearance of the said Anthony at the next muster. III. 18.
31 January 1601. Recognizance before Gervase Bishop of Worcester and Richard Eedes S.T.P. by George Whooper and Thomas Russell of Grimley Yeomen for the well ordering by Hugh Cooke of his Ale-house. III. 19.
Included is a name index, so it is easy to find any relevant entries. Useful early source. Kindly loaned to the project by Brierley Hill Library.

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Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country from 1800 to 1860, C. F. G. Clark (1881)
Curiosities of Dudley and the Black Country from 1800 to 1860, C. F. G. Clark (1881)

A compilation of political and everyday event in Dudley between 1800 and 1860. Contains many fascinating insights into daily life. Also on the CD is a name index to the volume. See index for more details Kindly loaned to the project by Dudley Archives and Local history Service.

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Bromsgrove School Register (1553 - 1905)
Bromsgrove School Register (1553 - 1905)

Published by Old Bromsgrovians, this book contains a brief history of the school from its founding in 1553, followed by surviving registers of the school, starting about 1803 (there are a very few fragmentary entries before this). In the register are brief biographical details of past students - so if your ancestor attended this school during the period 1803 - 1905 there is a good chance you will find details of them here. Also included are lists of past headmasters and other masters, the cricket teams from 1857 on, and football teams from 1875 on. Kindly loaned to the project by BMSGH.

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Clent described and illustrated, together with an account of St. Kenelm's Church (1910)
Clent described and illustrated, together with an account of St. Kenelm's Church (1910)

In addition to the Dudley Almanack, Edwin Blocksidge produced many illustrated guides and local histories. This one covers Clent, and contains many photographs and maps of the area. It also has a detailed description and history of St Kenelm's Church. . Kindly loaned to the project by Stourbridge library.

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