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A History of the Old Dartmothians Association Social History Clubs and Organisations Old Dartmothians Association 20thC
DHRG No. 102980
Foundation and development of Old Dartmothians Association 1923-1999, by David I J Owen, Hon Secretary.
Old Dartmothians – some notes on founder members Social History Clubs and Organisations Old Dartmothians Association 20thC
DHRG No. 102981
ODA Started Regatta 1923 by Major W. H. Fox; Alderman J. J. H. Moses; F. J. Voisey; Lieut S. C. Legg; Major W. H. Fox H M Consul Bizerta (Tunisia).
Old Dartmothians – The proposal Social History Clubs and Organisations Old Dartmothians Association 20thC
DHRG No. 102982
Original proposal to form Old Dartmothians association.
A Cruise from the Dart in January 1880. Social History Everyday Life Port of Dartmouth Harbour Activities 19thC
DHRG No. 102983
Dartmouth Chronicle Article written by DHRG member based on a copy of a diary passed to Nigel Way, the previous owner of the Royal Castle Hotel, by a guest who was a descendant of the diary writer. Diary writer boarded steamship Kinfauns Castle, of Donald Currie's Cape & Natal Line, from Dartmouth to Cape Town, South Africa, in January 1880.
DHRG No. 102984
Memories of the Royal Avenue Gardens & other Town Gardens and open spaces, by W E Johns Town Gardener who came to Dartmouth in 1904 and succeeded his father, Mr F Johns, in the role. Date of article unknown.
Castle Estate Sale Document 1903 Social History Clubs and Organisations Dartmouth Amateur Swimming Club Property Land 20thC
DHRG No. 102985
Transcript of indenture of sale 18 December 1903 of Castle estate from heirs of Hugh Mair to Town Council for "inhabitants and visitors of said borough ... to have the use and enjoyment ... for purposes of recreation" (plan mentioned not included).
Documents concerning Feoffees of St Petrox, Devon Heritage Centre ref. 1163F. Social History Public Health 15thC 16thC 17thC 18thC 19thC 20thC
DHRG No. 102986
Summaries made by Ray Freeman in the Devon Record Office (now Devon Heritage Centre) of documents relating to Feoffees for St Petrox and conduits in South Town, when researching for her books on the history of Dartmouth. Summaries are grouped by property. Original documents early 15thC - 20thC.
DHRG No. 102987
Extracts from a diary kept by Mrs Ivy Sams of Dartmouth of air raids in the area from 6th July 1940 to 30th June 1943.
Guildhall Documents 2 Town Administration Documents Family History Named Families Newcomen Family 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 102988
Index of documents previously held in the Guildhall by Dartmouth Town Council, now transferred to the Devon Heritage Centre, Exeter.
Index is a guide only to the content of the document and persons requiring further information should refer to the document. Compiled by the Dartmouth History Research Group, 2007.
See also Guildhall Documents 1, 103051 and Guildhall Documents 3, 102970.
DHRG No. 102989
History of The Dartmouth Charities by H G White (1981)
DHRG No. 102991
Extract from article of 1958 by musicologist Thurston Dart (1921-1971) on the Dartmouth Magnificat, a polyphonic setting which appears on four folios of the Borough Court Book 2 Richard III to 3 Henry VIII, held at the Devon Heritage Centre. Thurston Dart dated the work to the late 15th century.
DHRG No. 102992
Letter from Ray Freeman in reply to a query asking about bullet marks on the tower of the church, also containing information on vicars and burial records. (See Burial Records)
A Brief History of Dartmouth Social History Historic Events
DHRG No. 102993
A brief history of the town from before the arrival of the Normans in 1066 until recent times.See also Significant dates in Dartmouth's history.
Putting a date to Fashion Social History Everyday Life
DHRG No. 102994
Hints on dating photo's from the style of clothing worn
Letters from Mary Godfrey to her children, 1884 Social History Everyday Life Property Religious 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 102995
Two letters written by Mary Eliza Godfrey nee Giles (born 1795 in Tavistock) who married Joseph James Godfrey, Surgeon, of Liverpool, on 4th January 1821 in Chatham. Lived in Chatham and Liverpool, brother William Giles was Dickens' first schoolmaster in Chatham.The first letter recalls her grandparents and early life in Tavistock with a brief mention of Dartmouth. The second letter is an account of her life in Dartmouth from 1799 until 1810, where her father, William Giles senior, was the Baptist Minister.
Dartmouth Swimming Club Social History Clubs and Organisations
DHRG No. 102996
Transcription of agreement with War DepartmentSee also associated plan No 102725
Books of Dartmouth and the South Hams Publications Historic Publications
DHRG No. 102997
Newfoundland Fishing Industry. Port of Dartmouth Harbour Activities Family History Newfoundland Connections 17thC 18thC 19thC
DHRG No. 102998
Brief history of Dartmouth's involvement in the Newfoundland Fishing Industry. Copy of a letter from Ray Freeman to the Parks Department in Newfoundland, 2004.
Dartmouth Hospital Ships Port of Dartmouth Harbour Activities Social History Public Health 19thC 20thC
DHRG No. 103000
A brief history of Dartmouth Hospital Ships, by Dr Giles Keane.
Dartmouth Merchant Ships 1821 – 1861 Port of Dartmouth Ship Building
DHRG No. 103001
List of ships from 1824 to 1861 by:- Alford Andrew, Alford Edward, Banfill, Couch, Follett William, Follett Samuel and Henry, Gibbs, Green, Kelly, Thomas, Vincent, Mathews, Newman, Nicholson, Nicholls William, Nicholls Henry.