Website produced and maintained for the Hungerford Historical Association
by Hugh Pihlens

The links below give access to some of the many documents and resources in the HHA Archives. They are made available for local historians for their personal research, and are not for publication or other reproduction. Work is ongoing to extend the list of available material. Remember to press the 'Refresh' button to see the latest list.

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Allen, John,
- Talk on Hungerford 1937 - see under Hungerford in 1937
Ambulance Service in Hungerford by Richard Amphlett - see under Ambulance Service
Archaeological dig in The Croft, 1996 - see under Archeological Digs

Balsdon Manor - Historical Notes 1870-71 by Newbury Field Club
Bastardy Papers for Hungerford 1712-1815 - see under Caring for the Poor
Bastions of Berkshire - Pillboxes in World War II - see under Pillboxes & Hedgehogs
Bellmen of Hungerford
Berkshire Record Office - Catalogue of Hungerford Borough Records

Canal - Kennet & Avon Canal
- Plans for Kennet & Avon Canal through Hungerford, and proprietors affected, 1794
Censuses - see under Censuses & Population
Chestnut Walk residential home - information brochure c2000
Churches - The Story of St Lawrence Parish Church (1967) - see under St. Lawrence Church
Constables of Hungerford, 1458-current - see under Constables of Town & Manor
Croft Hall (formerly Church House), includes:
- Service for laying of the Foundation Stone of Church House, Jul 1899 - see under Croft Hall
- Will & Codicils of Sir William George Pearce, Bart, 1907 - see under Croft Hall

Diary of Key Events

Family History:
- Alexander family - Miscellaneous notes and correspondence
-              - Family Tree by Dick & Ann Muir
-              - Further miscellaneous notes
- Hungerford
- Platt - Brief notes
- Richens, Curnick, Slade families - notes and family trees

Fire Station
- Mick Paul's letter to Jack Williams, 24.2.1997 - see under Fire Brigade

Great Fire of Hungerford 1566, by Norman Hidden - see under Great Fire of Hungerford, 1566

Hearth Tax for Hungerford, 1662 - transcribed by Fred Whitby

Hidden Papers - various books, papers and notes by the late Norman Hidden
- From Hommedieu to Undy
- Great Fire of Hungerford, 1566 - see under Great Fire of Hungerford, 1566
- Law-Suits connected with the Town and People of Hungerford, collected by Norman & Joyce  Hidden - Vol.1 Court of Chancery 1431-1755 (15.4Mb)
- Law-Suits connected with the Town and People of Hungerford, collected by Norman & Joyce  Hidden - Vol.2 Court of Duchy of Lancaster 1366-1888 (10.1Mb)
- Law-Suits connected with the Town and People of Hungerford, collected by Norman & Joyce  Hidden - Vol.3 Miscellaneous 1248-1773 (16.7Mb)

Hocktide Court Book, 1583 (Transcription of Extract) - see under Hocktide & Tutti-Day
Hocktide Court Book, 1583 (Sample of original) - see under Hocktide & Tutti-Day
Hocktide Court Rules, April 1961 - see under Hocktide & Tutti-Day

Hungerford and its traditions - 1967-74

Hungerford Constables' Accounts, 1658-1679, transcribed by Eileen Bunt
Hungerford Constables' Accounts, 1680-1699, transcribed by Eileen Bunt
Hungerford Constables' Accounts, 1737-1763, transcribed by Eileen Bunt
Hungerford Constables' Accounts, 1764-1789, transcribed by Eileen Bunt

Hungerford Inventories 1650-1699, transcribed by Eileen Bunt
Hungerford Inventories 1700-1750, transcribed by Eileen Bunt
Hungerford Inventories - photocopies of originals:
- Thomas Barrett, Balsdon, 1673
- Anthony Ffield the Elder, Eddington, Yeoman, 1718
- John & Jane Tull, waggoner, 1669

Hungerford Quit Rents 1753-1836 transcribed by Hugh & Lois Pihlens

Hungerford Parish Registers:
- Marriages 1837-69 (Transcribed by Eileen Bunt)

Hungerford Schools - see Schools

Kennet & Avon Canal - Dr Hugh Pihlens

Maps and plans:
- Domesday Manors, 1086 - low resolution
- Domesday Manors, 1086 - high resolution
- Hungerford - Medieval Features (from Historic Towns in Berkshire: an archaeological appraisal. Grenville G. Astill, 1978
- Hungerford - William Francis, 1794 (central part only)
- Old & Great Market Road from Hungerford to Newbury (Western part), c.1750
- OS 1882, 6" map - Sanham Green, Little Common Inkpen, Templeton, Inglewood
- Properties attracting Commoners' Rights in Town & Manor of Hungerford
- John Rocque's map showing Hungerford, Kintbury, Inkpen, 1775
- Savernake Forest at its Maximum, c.1200

Milestone Survey in West Berkshire - RJ Hart, Berks Archaeological Journal, Vol. 67

Photo Gallery:
Police Station: See Police
Press Cuttings:
 > NWN 31.12.1993 Nick Galbraith new chair of magistrates from Daphne Priestley

Sale Documents:
- Estate of the late Mrs Anne Hemstead, in 11 Lots, 8th August 1877 - see 35 High Street
Schools
- All-Age Council School, including
 > 'No Quest, No Conquest', notes by Marjorie Eatwell
- Hungerford Free Grammar School including:
 > Letter: Jelfs to Trustees of Grammar School, 8 Dec 1826
 > Letter re Tommins & Hamblin's bequests and teaching c18306
 > Hamblen's Charity Abstract c1830
 > Transfer of Annuity from former Green Dragon to Parish Minister & Church Wardens, 1837
 > Free Grammar School Regulations and Education Charities, 1847
 > Charity Commissioners' Scheme for Grammar School Foundation, Submission 8 Jul 1901
 > Charity Commissioners' Letter re Scheme for Grammar School Foundation, Submission 11       Jul 1901Charity Commissioners Letter re Proposed Scheme, 11 Jul 1901
 > Charity Commissioners' Scheme for Grammar School Foundation, Approved 20 May 1903
 > Hungerford's Free Grammar School – a Paper by Norman Fox, 1990
 > Free Grammar School - notes by Dr Lois Pihlens, 1992

Summers' Papers - list of items

Talks to HHA:
- Lost Charters of Hungerford, Robert James
- Talk on Hungerford 1937 John Allen

Town and Manor:
- Charity Commissioners Scheme Feb 1908 - see Town & Manor Today
- Survey of the Manors of Hungerford and Sanden Fee, 25th May 1591 - see Town & Manor

Vicars of St Lawrence Parish Church, Hungerford 1148-present see under Clergy & Teachers

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