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Worle High Street from Lawrence Road to Ebdon Road Powerpoint by Raye Green
Photographs, maps, plans and comments with contributions from our members and friends.
High Street from Lawrence Road to Ebdon [...]
Microsoft Power Point presentation [25.2 MB]
Worle Vestry Minutes 1815-1891 final for[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.2 MB]

 

Publications available via Worle History Society

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Several of our books are now out of print, but are available as  PDF documents, listed below.  You can download them with one click and open the files in your download box at the top of the page.  We would welcome your comments, and any additional information you may be happy to share. 

 

We have now added five new research documents and 2 new walks: once again open with a single click.

 

1.  Richard and Samuel Parsley's story.  21 pages of illustrated text including family tree by Dave Hart

2.  A research report of The Jasper Allen Documents.  200 pages gleened from a collection of documents of the Smyth-Pigott family holdings in Worle. Research and introduction by Peter Johnson

3.  Ebdon Road and Thyers Market Garden, Worle.  Peter Johnson and Bryan Moore

4.  Manor House Farm in words and pictures by Dave Hart

5. A walk around St. Martin's Church by Raye Green

6.  A walk long Worle High Street by Raye Green

7.  Policing Worle:  The First 50 Years by Barrie Underwood

 

Eight History of Worle full length books follow further down the page.

New book:  Worle Association Football Club at the top of the list below.

 

 

If you are really impressed, donations to Worle History Society would be very welcome.  Contact details at foot of page.

 

Richard and Samuel Parsley's story
21 pages of the history of this local family who contributed so much to life in Weston and Worle. Illustrations bring the whole tale to life. Researched and written by David Hart.
Richard Samuel Parsley's Story.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [4.8 MB]
The Jasper Allen Documents
A collection of documents relating to the holdings of the Smyth-Pigott family in the Worle area, with an introduction to guide you through. Searchable.
JA Documents compilation complete with T[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [1.8 MB]
Ebdon Road and Thyers Market Garden Worle.
Two archaeological collections: a brief re-examination by Peter Johnson and Bryan Moore
Ebdon Road Thyer's report.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [16.9 MB]
Manor House Farm, Worle in Words and Pictures
A most informative report in 21 pages by David Hart.
Manor-House-Farm-Words-Pictures.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [5.4 MB]
Policing in Worle: The first 50 Years
18 illustrated pages of the history of policing in Worle, by Barrie Underwood
If you, or your family, have been involved in policing in the area, this is for you.
Policing Worle - The First 50 Years (Rev[...]
Adobe Acrobat document [2.4 MB]
Early Worle, 1066 to 1307
This book introduces us to ideas about and speculation upon Worle's early history. From 1066, The Castle, the Church and the Forest, The Priory and so on. A tale to ponder upon. By Lesley Brown
Early Worle 1066 to 1307.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.6 MB]
17th Century Worle
A Time of Trauma and Transition. by Lesley Brown
17th C Worle A5.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [1.1 MB]
Worle's Pubs
The history of brewing and drinking in and around Worle from the Bronze Age to the 20th century. All your favourite watering holes are here. Illustrated by Sally Staples. By Lesley Brown
Worle's Pubs.pdf
Adobe Acrobat document [2.9 MB]
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