Books about gumley area browse 34 photo books on gumley and the surrounding area. Most of these settlements were first documented in the 11th century, in domesday book. The most gumley families were found in the uk in 1891. Gumley, leicestershire genealogy familysearch wiki. From the top of the hill continue down the other side towards gumley, forking right at a junction of paths by a stile at the bottom of the hill. Nichols included most of throsbys work in his history of the county of leicester.
These superbly detailed maps provide an authoritive and fascinating insight into the history and gradual development of our cities, towns and villages. Please add to and improve this project of you wish to be involved without copying and pasting from external sources. Leicester to the welland at great bowden, perhaps the earliest way before the. Gumley hills is obviously an ancient route, almost certainly of pre. A history of the county of leicestershire british history. Gumley motte castle is a scheduled monument in gumley, leicestershire, england. Billesdon, a township, a parish, a subdistrict, and a district in leicestershire. Cross the stream and turn left onto the lane signposted to gumley. This lane leads you past the reservoir on your right and eventually rises steeply uphill past holloway spinney. William horton of gumley generation 14 william horton son of thomas horton, was born about 1576 in mowsley, leicestershire, england, he died in 1637. Historical records and family trees related to catherine gumley. Records may include photos, original documents, family history, relatives, specific dates, locations and full names.
For more information on other towns in leicestershire, you can visit our towns in leicestershire page, alternatively you can use the navigation menu. Gumley medieval settlement remains, rabbit warren and field systems, 600m south west of the church of st helen is a scheduled monument in gumley, leicestershire, england. There was no electricity until 1931, but the owners of gumley hall made good this deficiency by generating their own supplies. Gumley, leicestershire genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Find unique places to stay with local hosts in 191 countries. Join facebook to connect with gumley leicestershire and others you may know.
Gumley lies eleven miles southeast of leicester at the eastern end of a ridge of hills which runs from husbands bosworth through mowsley and laughton, north of the welland valley. The maps are decorated in the margins by selected frith photographs. In 1891 there were 29 gumley families living in leicestershire. Leicestershire had the highest population of gumley families in 1891. Thurmaston and miscellaneous deeds for loughborough, leicester and other. The gumley family name was found in the usa, the uk, and scotland between 1871 and 1920. The leicestershire historian first appeared as the annual publication of the leicestershire local history council in 1967, but when that body ceased to exist in 1995, the leicestershire archaeological and historical society took over its publication.
Catherine gumley historical records and family trees. Nichols, j, the history and antiquities of the county of leicester, 1798. The name gumley is a contraction of the anglosaxon gutmundesleah meaning godmunds clearing. In 187072, john marius wilsons imperial gazetteer of england and wales described gumley like this. History and antiquities of the county of leicester. Helen, surrounded by high trees, is an ancient building of stone in the early english and decorated styles, consisting of chancel, nave, south aisle, south porch and a western tower with octagonal spire, containing 3 bells, rehung in 1898. Memories of the leicestershire coalfields local history david bell on. Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m. The saddington reservoir lies to the northwest of the village and is partly within the parish. Gumley, a village and a parish in leicestershire, near the union canal, 4 miles n from theddingworth station on the l. For beautiful pub gardens in leicestershire, book now on 01162 790126. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
Charters were signed by the mercian kings ethelbald in ad 749 and offa in ad 772 and 779 at the settlement. An old map of leicestershire, handdrawn in 1840 for the renowned cartographic publisher samuel lewis. Gumley, leicestershire genealogy parish registers of christenings, marriages and burials are available online for the following years. Listed buildings in gumley, harborough, leicestershire. A classic british country pub, set in the picturesque leicestershire village of gumley, a stones throw from the. Hi i could use some help sorting out the gumley jelleys. The silence of domesday book is therefore by no means con clusive evidence. Covers the thirtyeight parishes of gartree hundred and also the town of market harborough.
The population of the civil parish including laughton, leics at the 2011 census was 209. Gumley medieval settlement remains, rabbit warren and field. Based at the institute of historical research in the university of london since 1932, the vch is written by historians working. My leicestershire history is a free and fully searchable online resource containing photographs, films, sound recordings, and books about the history of leicester and leicestershire. Bell, main street, gumley, market harborough, leicestershire, le16 7ru. Find the perfect gumley village leicestershire stock photo.
Gumley, leicestershire photos, maps, books and memories of gumley everything. He was per the leicestershire poll books at leicester a freeholder at. Stone house is a grade ii listed building in gumley, leicestershire, england. Guide to misterton, leicestershire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. See all books memories of gumley read and share your memories of gumley itself or of a particular photo of gumley.
The leicestershire history site is part of the victoria county history trust. Gumley, harborough, leicestershire, le16 ii gumley war memorial gumley, harborough, leicestershire, le16 ii hall farm stables gumley, harborough, leicestershire, le16 ii leys farmhouse gumley, harborough, leicestershire, le16 ii pump circa 10 metres south of too cottage gumley, harborough, leicestershire, le16 ii rose cottage and adjoining house. The motte lies close to a similarly well preserved motte at kibworth. A midlands family history and the search for the leicestershire origin ian bromley on. He and his brother, john, married mawby sisters from arnesby. Gumley motte castle, gumley 1012571 historic england. History of gumley, in harborough and leicestershire other. Founded in 1899 and originally dedicated to queen victoria, the victoria county history is an encyclopaedic record of englands places and people from earliest times to the present day. The hall used to stand to the east of the church with a lake behind which is still there but private property. Gumley motte castle, gumley, leicestershire location map. Heritage list entry summary for gumley medieval settlement remains.
Stone house, gumley, leicestershire history in structure. The vestry minute book, 188794, shows that two annual vestry meetings were held, one in march for the ratepayers and one in april for the inhabitants. Particulars for sale of remaining portion of gumley glebe. Gumley hall employed many people during its heyday but was demolished in 1962. A hardwood bench at the top of the hill commemorates a local walker and the leicestershire round, a waymarked trail which this walk follows in part. At the march meeting 2 overseers and a guardian of the poor, 2 collectors of taxes, a constable, and a waywarden were elected. Know whats coming with accuweathers extended daily forecasts for gumley, leicestershire, united kingdom. Gumley, leicestershire genealogy heraldry and history. Local information for the town of gumley, leicestershire. The motte castle at gumley is a well preserved example of a leicestershire motte and will retain archaeological evidence of the monuments main construction. View of gumley lake, leicestershire kibworth c of e primary school landscape between two buildings county hall, leicestershire county council artworks collection still life. There were specials on offer for lunch and there were lots of people inside enjoying the food. The 1620s house and garden is like taking a step back in time where you can explore the early 17th century house and its gardens and see how people lived 400 years ago. This was about 66% of all the recorded gumley s in the uk.
Guide to gumley, leicestershire ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Gumley parish meeting gumley is located in the district of harborough chairman details name ben arnell address postal address not available. History of gumley, in harborough and leicestershire map and. Gumley is a parish and a village in leicestershire. George married elizabeth betsy and john married lucy. Gumley photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Billesdon, leicestershire genealogy familysearch wiki. Please join the project and add information if you can. Misterton, leicestershire genealogy familysearch wiki. Our aim is to publish online and within a series of books, a history of every town and village in leicestershire, from the first settlers to the present day. Memories of the leicestershire coalfields local history. Market harborough is a thriving picturesque market town set in the rolling leicestershire countryside. View of gumley lake, leicestershire kibworth c of e primary school landscape between two buildings county hall, leicestershire county council artworks collection still life with flowers and apple paintings in hospitals.
Bell main street, gumley, market harborough, leicestershire, le16. At the time of the reign of edward the confessor the village had been divided into two lordships. It forms part of the universitys special collections online. Gumley is a village in leicestershire, england, united kingdom. Gumley medieval settlement remains and field systems, 620m south east of the church of st helen is a scheduled monument in gumley, leicestershire, england. He married isabel freeman in saddington twycross, st. Gumley area information leicestershire england, uk.
After 1836 gumley was included in market harborough union. Apr 22, 2020 rent from people in gumley, united kingdom from. St helens church, gumley, leicestershire family history. Gumley, leicestershire photos, maps, books and memories of gumley everything old maps books memories nearby places. It is 100 miles north of london, miles southeast of leicester city and 4. Browse 34 photo books on gumley and the surrounding area.
Im currently looking for the grave of doris chambers who is buried in st helens church, gumley. Gumley is a village and civil parish in the harborough district, in the county of leicestershire. The leicestershire yeomanry prince alberts own was a yeomanry regiment of the british army, first raised in 1794 and again in 1803, which provided cavalry and mounted infantry in the second boer war and the first world war and provided two field artillery regiments of the royal artillery in the second world war, before being amalgamated with the derbyshire yeomanry into forming the. Explore the heritage of leicester and leicestershire. Gumley is a village and civil parish in the harborough district, in the county of leicestershire, england, united kingdom. The town which is a 15 minute stroll from stowaway boasts an eclectic mix of shops. Gumley lies eleven miles southeast of leicester at the eastern end of a ridge of hills. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of.
There were 308 places in the county of leicestershire in domesday book. Up to 90 days of daily highs, lows, and precipitation chances. The bell inn, gumley main st updated 2020 restaurant. Gumley, or godmundesleach in its earliest recorded form, has a long documented history. The motte castle at gumley is a well preserved example of a leicestershire motte and will retain archaeological evidence of the monuments main construction and occupation phases. Volume 5, gartree hundred by j m lee and r a mckinley. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. Amberley publishing provides a fresh approach to regional and general history.