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Index of local history subjects referenced in our archives
Apprenticeships
1849
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Affidavit of Mr James Thomas, builder concerning an apprenticeship
Baking
Notes re family history – bakers at Landscore
1800
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Ann Pope to John Thomas & Trustee, release of a bakehouse & dwellinghouse
Bell Ringing
1884
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Letter from bell ringers concerning difficulty in ringing the peal
Bread Charities
Various documents relating to bread charities
Brewing
1802
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William Wellington to Bartholomew Ewings, release in fee of a house, malthouse & garden in West Town
Cheese Making
2000
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Newspaper article about Quicke’s cheese
Clergy
Tabular view of Clergy Salaries 1547-1812 with handwritten notes.
Further letter of application for the position of chaplain
Letters of application for the position of chaplain
Various documents related to the Clergy Stipend and Taxation Matters
Various papers relating to the substitution of the Chaplain for two Curates
1848
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Scheme for the increase of the Clergymen’s Stipends
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Two letters from The Vicar, Samuel Rowe, about the scheme
1878
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Letter concerning addition remuneration for John Wollacott Sexton
1883
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Advertisement for the post of Chaplaincy in The Times, 28th November 1883
1883
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Advertisement for the post of Chaplaincy in The Times, 23rd November 1883
1883
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List of candidates for the vacancy of chaplain
1883
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Applications for the Chaplaincy of Crediton
1900
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Letter of resignation and correspondence relating to the resignation of Rev’d Charles Felton Smith
1900
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Draft Statutory Declaration by Rev’d Charles Felton Smith
1900
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Letter from 3 clergy concerning disposition of funds by the Governors
1901
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Letter to applicants for Vicar of Crediton
1901
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Statutory Declaration by Rev’d Charles Felton Smith
1901
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Sequestration of the Vicarage by the Bishop of Exeter
1901
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Letter concerning the presentation of Rev’d Smith-Dorrien to the Vicarage
1901
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Details of Vicarage, Salary and conditions, 1901 amended
1925 – 1949
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Comparative figures, Clerk’s Salary & Gravedigger’s Wages
1927
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Order of service for the blessing of the Reredos in memory of Rev’d Smith-Dorrien
1929
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Newspapers with advertisements
1929
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List of applicants for position of Vicar
1937
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Letter concerning a reduction in the Vicar’s Stipend
1946 (approx)
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Former Crediton vicar cited as co-respondent
1950s
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Correspondence about stipend for the Curate
1952
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Applications for the position of Vicar of Crediton
1952
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Applications for Vicar
1952
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Sequestration of the Vicarage on the resignation of the Vicar
1952
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Letter from candidate for the post of Vicar
1953 - 1956
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Correspondence with the Church Commissioners about the Vicar’s Stipend
1954
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Newspaper articles on appointment of Wilfred Westall as Bishop of Crediton
1958
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Correspondence concerning a new Verger
1969
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Letter to Vicar concerning burial fees
1970
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Letter from Governors to Vicar concerning Crediton Records
1974
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Newspaper article on retirement of Rev’d Wilfred Westall, Bishop of Crediton
1974
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Gargoyle of Bishop Westall on Exeter Cathedral
1986
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Documents relating to the application for the vacancy of Vicar
undated
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Correspondence about the duties of the Verger/Caretaker
undated
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Correspondence about the duties of the Verger/Caretaker
undated
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Letter to Charity Commissioners concerning the Vicar’s stipend
undated
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Details of expenses of School Chaplain, Sandford
undated
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Draft affidavit of Mr Stone the Vestry Clerk
Crediton History
"A Brief History of Downes"
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Article by Mrs Rosemary Buller
A short history of Crediton by Mrs E G Griffiths (nee Reddaway)
Plaque at 31 High Street
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Plaque on wall of 31 High Street, Crediton transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
A history of 23 Mill Street 1869 to 1999
Various maps and plans of Dean Street
A short history of St. Lawrence Chapel
Handwritten notes on items of Church history
In Chancery, Attorney General v Crediton
1837
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1 year lease of land for the Crediton Improvement Act, land from Western Road down to the Green, between the 5 Commisioners and one John Harris
1849
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Sworn statement of F E Smith in case of Attorney General v Crediton
1850
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Letter concerning the Penton Debt
1851
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Copy of extract from 1851 Religious Census for Crediton
1854
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Draft Affidavit, Attorney General v Crediton
1863 - 1890
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Congregational Church Foundation Stone
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Notes regarding the foundation stone of Crediton Congregational Church transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
1891
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Methodist Church Foundation Stones
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Transcription from the foundation stone of Crediton Methodist Church transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
1899
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Copy of Draft Certificate, Attorney General V Crediton
1909
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Copy of newspaper article on the history of the Church
1967
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Correspondence concerning the history of music at Crediton Church
1969
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Foundation stone of St Boniface Catholic Church
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Transcription from the foundation stone of St Boniface Catholic Church transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
1984
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History of St. Lukes Posbury
1994
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Note on items of Crediton history
1995
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Correspondence concerning the history of Palace Cottage
1996
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A short history of St. Martin’s
680
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St Boniface Well
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Engraving in wall of St Boniface well in Newcombes Meadow, Crediton transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
680
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Tolleys, Off Mill Street, Crediton
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Blue plaque (on a corner of a stone wall where Mill Street divides) transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006
680 - 1909
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St Boniface memorial plaque
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Transcription from a plaque in the Holy Cross Church transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
undated
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A history of Downes Mill
undated
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History of Spurway’s Almshouses
undated
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Notes on the history of music in the Parish Church
Crime
1952 - 1953
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Theft of lead from roof
1960
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Correspondence about burglary of lead from Church roof
Farming
1819
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Abstract of William Toose’s Title to a farm called Chapple Downs
1928
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Receipt for Farm Rent
1998
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Obituary to Hawkins Madge, farmer, of Bow
Milling
undated
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A history of Downes Mill
Music
Various documents relating to organists at Crediton Parish Church
Various documents relating to the church bells
1847
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Receipt for Chorister Money
1915 - 1965
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Plaque in Newcombes Meadow
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Plaque on wall of Crediton Library (visible from Newcombes Meadow) transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006
1958
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Letter about rehearsals by Crediton Augmented Choir
Railway
1851 - 2001
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Crediton Railway Station plaque
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Transcription of a plaque in Crediton Railway Station transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
1852
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Gravestone for Saunders Collehole
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Gravestone for Saunders Collehole transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
Royalty
Extract of itinerary for visit of Princess Margaret
Various items
1897
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Postcard for the Diamond Jubilee
1980
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Herinneringsalbum, Queen Beatrix (in Dutch)
undated
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“Titles for Englishmen”
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Article – George V
Tanning
Various property documents relating to East Town Tannery
1802
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Release of land including a Tan Yard in the East Town John Pring to Thomas Downey
1816
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George Melhuish to Mrs Ann Downey, release in fee of dwelling house & tan yard in East Town
1856
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T Melhuish to The Governors of Crediton Church, conveyance of a dwelling house and Tan Yard
1881
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Will of John Snell, tanner
Tobacco Industry
Photograph of a Tobacco Tin donated by A King Robinson
Tree Management
Letter concerning the state of a Lime tree in the S/W corner of Churchyard
1882
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Account from Gimlett’s for work in Church Yard
1882
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Letter concerning the trees in Exminster Churchyard
1936 - 1937
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Letter concerning the state of the Lime trees in the Churchyard
1948 - 1949
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Correspondence and estimates for lopping or felling of trees
1949
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Estimates for pulling down Lime tree in Churchyard
1949 - 1950
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Correspondence concerning root grubbing and damage to paths
1951
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Account from Yeoford Saw Mills for felling of trees in Vicarage Garden
1951
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Correspondence concerning the condition of Lime trees in Churchyard
1952
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Account from Yeoford Saw Mills for felling of tree in Vicarage Garden
1954
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Letter concerning the felling of a Walnut Tree in Vicarage Garden
1954
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Estimate from J Raddon for tree lopping in Churchyard
1956
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Letter concerning Poplar trees in Churchyard
1967
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Correspondence concerning the felling of trees in the Churchyard
WWI
List of graves maintained by Governors & Commonwealth War Graves Commission
1914 - 1945
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Queen Elizabeth's Community College - World War memorial
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Plaque at Queen Elizabeth's Community College (the old hall of the 1860 Grammar School building) transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006
1916
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Receipts for donations to Prisoners of War
1960
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War Memorial
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Engraving from a war memorial on Union Road, Crediton transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.
WWII
List of graves maintained by Governors & Commonwealth War Graves Commission
1914 - 1945
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Queen Elizabeth's Community College - World War memorial
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Plaque at Queen Elizabeth's Community College (the old hall of the 1860 Grammar School building) transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006
1940 - 1941
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Correspondence concerning the removal of iron railings around graves
1941
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Letter concerning the removal of iron railings around a burial vault
1960
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War Memorial
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Engraving from a war memorial on Union Road, Crediton transcribed by Dr Michael J. Fennessy in 2006.