There is now an updated Index to all copies of Smoke Signal up to the present day, and an index to all Research Bulletins, both courtesy of Becky Dine! Available from the Smoke Signal page (09/07/23) and the Research Bulletins page (27/07/23).
We are planning to re-run the popular Open Afternoon for the Archives of the Society. This will take place in St Peter's Church on Sunday 16th July 2pm - 4pm, with teas available in the Cottages.
After 10 years, and with many thanks, Sue Marlow had stood down as Chair of the society. Anne Gale is the newly appointed Chair.
We are planning to re-run the popular Open Afternoon for the Archives of the Society. This will take place in St Peter's Church on Sunday 16th July 2pm - 4pm, with teas available in the Cottages.
After 10 years, and with many thanks, Sue Marlow had stood down as Chair of the society. Anne Gale is the newly appointed Chair.
Meetings
Meetings will take place on the last Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm in St.Peter's Church.
Parking is available in the car park opposite the church.
Meetings are open to members and visitors. They are free to members, with a small charge of £2 for visitors.
Our next meeting will be a guided walk by Stuart Manton through South Town on Tuesday 27th June. It is now fully subscribed.
Meetings will take place on the last Tuesday of the month starting at 7.30pm in St.Peter's Church.
Parking is available in the car park opposite the church.
Meetings are open to members and visitors. They are free to members, with a small charge of £2 for visitors.
Our next meeting will be a guided walk by Stuart Manton through South Town on Tuesday 27th June. It is now fully subscribed.
Latest Publications
Leckhampton Yesteryear [Revised Edition, 2021]
Eric Miller
Order a copy for £3 direct from Eric or from me (Paul) the webmaster.
Records of Leckhampton was written by Robert Cary Barnard, based on lectures that he gave in 1897. They were the result of his painstaking and extensive study and analysis of parish and manorial records which are now kept in Gloucestershire Archives, and he also repeated received wisdom of the time - the histories of the county written by Atkyns, Rudder and Fosbrook. This comprehensive survey will have been the first opportunity for villagers to learn about the evolution of Leckhampton, and through this pioneering work Barnard prepared much of the ground for others to cultivate in later years.
Major Robert Cary Barnard (1827 - 1906) was a man of many talents, with a particular interest in botany. He was born in Prestbury and after a peripatetic life settled in Leckhampton in 1868. His home was Bartlow on Leckhampton Hill (now demolished), designed by his friend the architect John Middleton. He strongly opposed Henry Dale's closure of Leckhampton Hill to the public in 1894. His fondness for Leckhampton is reflected in the rumour that his ashes were scattered over the hill. Leckhampton Local History Society is pleased to be able to make the book available to the general public.
The churchyard burials section in the Family History section of the website has been updated with most plots now mapped.
We also now have images of many of the tombstones available here.
Checkout Martin Horwood's concise history of Leckhampton from his website.
We also now have images of many of the tombstones available here.
Checkout Martin Horwood's concise history of Leckhampton from his website.
