Welcome to the Parish of Appleby Magna
Our small village in rural Leicestershire has a rich history. We have evidence of occupation dating back to the Iron Age. Roman remains, a mediaeval dwelling still used as a family home, and a school based on an original design by Sir Christopher Wren are just some of our treasures. This site brings together information from a variety of sources, delving into the village's past, from the iron age to the 20th century. All the work represented here has been undertaken by volunteers. Please respect their rights and do not use this material without permission.
New for 2010: The Parish Registers
We are very excited to present a searchable version of the Church Registers (recording baptisms, weddings and burials) from St Michael & All Angel's Church, covering the years 1572 to 1906. This has been a major undertaking involving scanning each page of the 1934 transcript and converting it to text. The converted files have been saved in pdf format and can be used to look up family names quickly and easily.
The registers have been provided by the Parochial Church Council and we are very grateful for their permission to publish them here, and of course to Chris for doing all the work.
Items Added 2009
- The Bells of Appleby: A new article by Richard Dunmore on the bells of St Michael & All Angels church (October 2009)
- Revised version of In Focus 8, The Land of Burton Abbey at Appleby Magna using a more accurate transcript of 12th century surveys, revealing details of the lives of ordinary peasant villagers under the feudal system
- Extended History Tour with additional information and images
- An Appleby Penitent: Alan Roberts unearths a tale of sin and remorse in 18th century Appleby
- Sir John Moore's Benevolence: Richard Dunmore on Appleby's most famous benefactor
- The Clockmakers of Appleby: A history of clock making in the village, by Richard Dunmore
Family History
Sorry, but we do not have the resources to respond to requests for family history. Please use the Appleby Discussion Board to pose specific questions or join in existing discussions about Appleby families. You can also use the Search facility below to see if a particular family name is included anywhere on this site.
A good place for further research is the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Record Office, and there is also a Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society with a web site full of useful tips - see our Links page
Contributions
We welcome new contributions to the site. Please contact us on webmaster @ applebymagna.org.uk
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