Radcliffe on Trent Local History Society
About Radcliffe on Trent
Radcliffe on Trent appears in the Domesday Book as "Radclyve" and records two manors, one of which was conveyed to the king's son, William Peverel and the other to William de Aincourt (Dayncourt), Lord of Blankeney in Lincolnshire.
From that time Radcliffe features in English history throughout the centuries; Tudor, Stuart - including the Civil War and the 18th century. The 19th century and early 20th centuries - Victorian and Edwardian, have a rich local history and has been extensively documented, see the publications listed below which have been published by the Society.
The society has archives including documents and photographs which are displayed in local events, and have been used to support research for the publications listed
Local history publications - all of which are available to buy from the Society:
- Radcliffe on Trent 1710 to 1837, author: Pamela Priestland
- Village Life in Tudor and Stuart Times, authors: Pamela Priestland and Beryl Cobbing
- A Thousand Years of Shelford and Newton, author: Pamela Priestland
- Radcliffe Remembers (to celebrate the Millennium), authors: Jean Lowe and Pamela Priestland
- Radcliffe on Trent 1837 to 1920, author: Pamela Priestland
- From Domesday to Dukedom and Beyond. The History of the Pierrepont Family, author: Pamela Priestland, published 2011
- An Historical Walk Around Radcliffe on Trent (published March 2012). A history trail around the village produced by the Society and sponsored by Radcliffe on Trent Parish Council. The leaflet is available by contacting Marion Caunt. For further details please click here
- NEW- Holme Pierrepont. Its history from the earliest times to the 1801 census. For further details click here
Links
Radcliffe-on-Trent Local History Society
http://www.radcliffe-on-trent-local-history-society.co.uk/
Radcliffe on Trent Local History Society Facebook page
Radcliffe on Trent Parish Council: http://www.rotpc.com/
Other articles about Radcliffe-on-Trent on this site may be found at Places - Rushcliffe - Radcliffe-on-Trent
Contact the Society
Marion Caunt Telephone: 0115 9332685
Email: radcliffeontrenthistorysociety@gmail.com