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Newspapers information for Bonsall and places above it in the hierarchy

Bonsall

Malcolm HUTTON advised that the Derby Mercury for 29 September 1749 has an advertisement with the name George RENSHAW of "Bonshall" in it.

Jane TAYLOR in Redcar has this announcement from the Derby Mercury of 20 September, 1804: "MARRIED: A few days ago, at Bonsall, in this county, Mr J. WIGLEY, to Miss E. BRODITT; both of Bonsall aforesaid."

Michael SPENCER tells us that the Derby Mercury for 26 Feb 1813 reports: "Absconded from Bonsall and left his wife and 4 children chargeable to the parish James WIGLEY, framework knitter, he is about 37 years of age, near sighted, dark hair and stammers in his speech, had on when he went away black coat, blue waistcoat and brown breaches. Two guineas reward for information and secure him in any of his Majesty's Gaols."

Derbyshire

If you get a chance to visit the Peak District of Derbyshire, look for a copy of The Peak Advertiser, available at Post Offices, and local village shops, free of charge. Although this is a free advertising newspaper, each issue usually contains one or more local history articles, a family walks feature, and on the back page "What's in a Name" in which the author offers his own unique insight into the meaning behind readers' surnames. Website link added 20 Jan 2007.

Flindall, Roger - What The Papers Said .... Published by The Peak District Mines Historical Society.
ISBN 0 904334 24 4.

Derbyshire in Nottingham Newspapers 1714-1776 - "Researchers using What the Papers Said ... will have at their fingertips full and accurate transcriptions of significant references without need to consult the original newspapers"...

  • The Newspaper Library at Colindale - my current information (October 2007) is that the BL is going to close Colindale, transferring its archives to Boston Spa. Newspapers will be viewable on film only at the British Library, until such time as their holdings are digitised.
     
  • The Burton Daily Mail and associated publications cover large parts of the county, particularly South Derbyshire.

England

UK and Ireland

  • UK & Ireland - Newspapers - links and information.