News and Upcoming Events

Next meeting of the Local History Group (AGM):

9.30 am, Wednesday 15th January 2025 in the George Fentham Meeting Room, Marsh Lane. 

New Publications

George Fentham

A Hampton-in-Arden Benefactor

By Peter Green of the Local History Group

The life and legacy of Hampton-in-Arden benefactor George Fentham. 166 pages, illustrated in colour throughout. Price £15 (plus £2 postage, if required). See publications page for more details.

The Hampton-in-Arden Chronicles

1000 Years of Village History

By Clive Hinsull, Secretary of the Local History Group

The history of Hampton-in-Arden in 66 articles covering events from1086 to 2020. 114 pages with 115 black and white illustrations. Price £10 (plus £2 postage, if required). See publications page for more details.

Most of the articles in this book were first published in the Hampton-in-Arden Church and Village Chronicle, but not all. Some were too lengthy for publication, and they appear here for the first time. Others have been updated and extended. Also included are two or three pieces about Catherine de Barnes which is has been officially part of the Parish of Hampton-in-Arden since 1^st April 2019.