The parish church of st mary the virgin in goldington is situated on church lane to the north of the a4280 bedford to cambridge road. Bedfordshire arts and culture kingfisher visitor guides. Cd this book is available on cd in the form of a searchable. Bedfordshire the following pages include domesday placenames and landowners, and beneath some are links to websites containing the local history of that place. Goldington road, bedford, bedfordshire, united kingdom. Early reference to bedfordshires political history is scanty. Volume iii of the victoria county history for bedfordshire was published in 1912 and gives accounts of all the various manors in goldington. It is built of red brick with an old tiled roof and comprises two storeys and attics. Rachel walsh currently a history, literature and cultures of the americas student at warwick university goldington, bedfordshire, united kingdom 1 connections. Whether there was or not the danes created a town at bedford.
The memorial stands on the green at goldington beside the a428 bedfordcambridge road. Bedfordshire parish poor law papers 16221834, an index. Teamcare dental practice, 37 goldington rd, bedford mk40 3lh, uk 01234 352927 teamcare dental really is an exceptional practice. Churches there are photographs and a description of st marys on the bedfordshire parish churches website. The names of the vicars of goldington are recorded from this date but no part of the present. Goldington green academy school, goldington road, bedford, mk41 0dp. Goldington hall, goldington, bedford history in structure. The first actual mention of the county comes in 1016.
It encompasses much of the historic village and parish of goldington that was merged with bedford in 1934, although some parts of the old village are within the neighbouring newnham ward. In the domesday book of 1086 the village was recorded as stoche. The following pages include domesday placenames and landowners, and beneath some are links to websites containing the local history of that place. In 571, cuthwulf inflicted a severe defeat on the britons at bedford and took four towns. This is consistent with the qualification regulators document. There were 163 places in the county of bedfordshire in domesday book. History of goldington, in bedford and bedfordshire. To answer these, the author has carried out extensive documentary research, as well as drawing on the midbedfordshire oral history research, changing landscapes, changing lives, to bring to life the experiences of both prisoners. Goodman emigrants to colonial america goodman history. Bedfordshire county, england, united kingdom britannica. At goldington we have designed an engaging curriculum which, from the start of year seven, sets pupils off on a gcse pathway. The awarding bodies have designated wednesday 24 june 2020 as a contingency day for examinations.
Goldington green academy is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in england and wales with company number 08434141. About bedtime on 8th august ralph le felun of meppershall. The obituary was featured in bedford today on february 20, 2020. Risinghoe castle, sometimes known as goldington castle, is a 20foot mound, located in the former village of goldington, a parish in the hundred of barford, in the county of bedfordshire, england. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Baptisms 15642008, marriages 15601996, burials 15601992, banns 18232008. The benjamin goodman christened may 12, 1639 in southill, bedfordshire is the only goodman of that name in that area that would be old enough to be the one cited for not attending church in 1678.
In january 2010, i discovered a long overlooked record in goldington, bedfordshire, england, that tends to indicate that this benjamin goodmans father, supposedly the one christened in southill, bedfordshire england on may 12, 1639, and previously believed to be the on later ordered transported to barbados in 1672, was a common laborer still. He travelled many hundreds of miles, from odell to arlesey, from bartonleclay to bolnhurst, and interviewed scores of witnesses in his search for the truth. Resources edit edit source civil registration edit edit source. Goldington, a village and parish in the district and county of bedford. Goldington middle school from ur to us everything you need to know about history a uniquely readable, userfriendly, historical reference book that tells you everything you actually need to know about world history from 2,300 bc to today. The units covering this place tab lists units whose boundaries contained goldington election results.
Last year i posed the question of bedfordshire s place in regional history midlands, eastern counties, home counties, etc. Goldington road bedford, bedfordshire, united kingdom. The bedfordshire and luton archives and records service hold the registers for lidlington. The bedfordshire and luton archives and records service hold the registers for goldington. For fans of the silver screen, bedford has its own bedford film festival, which has evolved into a minifestival each may, with a smattering of events throughout the year organised at theatres and spaces like the atmospheric riverside setting of bromham mill just west of the town, or coffee shops like the longholme bedfordshire is also alive with the historic.
A unit may cover just the town or village, but it may include a big surrounding area. Damien odells first book about the paranormal brings together his various interests his bedfordshire roots, his fascination with the paranormal and his love of history. Goldington family centre gfc has a strong ethos and a long history of family support. Medieval murder in goldington hosted by bedford borough. So, unless some specific evidence presents itself to establish that the benjamin goodman of bedfordshire, christened in southill bedfordshire on may 12, 1639, removed with his family to st. There may have been an existing settlement when they conquered this part of england in the late 9th century. It also includes two modern estates that are part of renhold parish the boundaries of goldington are approximately the. Hugh howes the windmills and watermills of bedfordshire past, present and future book castle publishing, 2009, or a brief history online from bedfordshire and luton archives and records service. Bedfordshire family history society conference of midbedfordshire history societies dunstable historic and history studies forthcoming blha events.
The affix goldington came later and refers to peter of goldington from goldington in bedfordshire who was a significant tenant in the village in the medieval period. Logbook loans in goldington, bedfordshire enter reg for. If you have a local history site that you would like to be included on these pages please get in touch via the contact page. The village of goldington has now been incorporated into the town of bedford, and the castle is now officially is located in newnham ward.
A brief history of bedford, england local histories. Volume 41 produced by bedfordshire historical records society in 1961 is devoted to th and 14th century coroners rolls for bedfordshire from the national archives, edited and translated by r. We will post the reports, which will eventually be presented to the agm, on the societys web site. The 1851 census index for goldington can be found in the 1851 index to census of bedfordshire, volume 2, book 2 available from the bedfordshire family history society.
Hib newsletters bedfordshire local history association. Goldington academy formerly goldington middle school is a mixed secondary school located in the goldingtonputnoe area of bedford, bedfordshire, england history. To that end, the knowledge and skills needed for success in gcse history are an integral part of teaching and learning. School well done book, childrens well done book, bedford. Baptisms 15591978, marriages 15591980, burials 15591960, banns 17541961. Goldington middle school address book key contacts for. A book from english heritage has just come my way, although published in 2006, that answers that question by. For example, in england and wales rural districts units with rd or rsd suffixes may even exclude the places they are named after. Deceased in 1198 england,aged 63 years old spouses, children, grandchildren and greatgrandchildren. Exam system contingency plan the designation of a contingency day within the common examination timetable is in the event of national or local disruption to examinations in the united kingdom.
Bedfords everything you need to know about history. The village stands near the river ouse and the bedford and cambridge railway, 1. For more on the history of bromham mill and other mills in bedfordshire, see the illustrated book. The church of goldington was included in the foundation charter of newnham priory, and was among their possessions at the dissolution. Parishmouse goldington, bedfordshire family history guide. During the heptarchy what is now the shire formed part of mercia. Goldington hall was listed by the ministry of works in june 1952 as grade ii, of special interest. Media in category st marys church, goldington the following 4 files are in this category, out of 4 total. Lidlington, bedfordshire genealogy heraldry and history. Thomas donnelly passed away in bedford, bedfordshire. Parking is available in the church hall car park to the south of the church. In view of the above the committee of the bedfordshire family history society has decided to postpone the annual general meeting until a date to be determined when the above restrictions have been lifted.
To enrich learning the history department aims to organise the following educational visits each year. It dates from the 17th century, though much altered and enlarged in 1884. Families have always come first and are at the heart of our organisation over the years the charity has helped families in the local bedfordshire area, to build on their individual strengths and empower parentscarers to develop stronger family. Mill mentioned in the domesday book as worth 30s and a 100 eels.
Goldington, is a village and a parish in the district and county of bedford. His son benjamin, christened march 05, 166263 in goldington, would only be age 15 in 1678, and presumably still residing with his parents in goldington. See page 6 for full details of the book which is available from the bookstall. Transcripts in either book or microfiche form for registers prior to 18 can be purchased from the blars see website for details. Bedfordshire, geographic and historic county and former administrative county of the southeastern midlands of england. The administrative county was abolished in 2009, with two of its three former districtsmid bedfordshire and south bedfordshirereconstituted as the new unitary authority of.
Katherines parish in london between 1662, when son benjamin goodman was christened in goldington, bedfordshire, and 1672, when he was ordered transported. All the staff i have come into contact with have been so kind, professional and friendly and have done a great job of putting this nervous patient at ease. The obituary was featured in bedford today on june 27, 2019. Media in category goldington, bedfordshire the following 2 files are in this category, out of 2 total. However, our lending partners only charge interest monthly and do not penalise you for early. The memorial takes the form of a stipple finished, portland stone, plain cross surmounting a square plinthand the whole stands on a raised area bordered by a low rustic brick wall.
The school on haylands way was established in 1965, and was designated as goldington middle school in the early 1970s after bedfordshire county council decided to implement the threetier education system of. Birth, marriages and deaths were kept by the government, from july 1837 to the present day. Goldington is an electoral ward within the town of bedford, bedfordshire, england. Goldington, bedfordshire genealogy heraldry and history.