This is an account of the papers of Eleanor Archer; a local lady whose records are held at Warwickshire County Record Office, reference CR 367.
An educated woman
Miss Archer was born ...
Barrack Street in Warwick used to be known as Bridewell Lane because the House of Correction or Bridewell stood on one side of it. On the opposite side stood the ...
These stunning photographs from the top of St Mary’s Church Tower in Warwick were taken by Dr Hubert Tibbits.
Twice Mayor of Warwick
Dr Hubert Tibbits followed both his father’s and grandfather’s ...
The mid 19th century was truly the heyday of the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological Society. During this period they benefited from the enthusiastic and generous support and membership of the ...
As the first collections grew, the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological Society‘s curators labelled the growing number of specimens, establishing a very basic documentation system. In those days, all object labels were ...
Warwickshire Museum‘s collections include many books on natural history, geology and palaeontology, acquired during the 19th century by the Warwickshire Natural History and Archaeological Society. These include volumes written by some ...
In 1809 a sea monster was exhibited at Warwick Racecourse. The sea monster had been caught off the coast of Cornwall. It was described as being 31 feet long, 9 ...
At Christmas time families often have their own traditions and stories for the holiday period, unique to their own personal histories and communities. In many cases, these stories are represented ...
There is a great deal more music relating to English parish churches than has previously been surmised. It is only in the last 15-20 years that it is recognised that ...
This recipe, which was kindly chosen for me, is from a recipe book in the Eleanor Archer collection1. Although the book itself is believed to have belonged to her mother, ...
Henry Street (1825-1899):- Fellmonger and owner of the Skin Works at 78 West Street Warwick. © HP Street
Catherine Agnes Street (née Goode) married Henry Louis Street at Hatton Church ...
Although the fall of the Roman Empire was centuries ago, its cultural legacy has always provided inspiration for politicians, philosophers, historians, artists, architects, poets, and romantics. Despite the Saxon origins ...
This highly detailed map (by William James and Assistants) illustrates the properties owned by the Earls of Warwick in Warwick at the opening of the nineteenth century. It is presumed ...
It is sad to see the remains of the Great Western pub that has been badly damaged. A fierce fire broke out in the afternoon of 24th August 2017 and ...
The length of time involved in an apprenticeship – often seven or even ten years – inevitably meant that there were problems, some more serious than others. The records cared ...
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 14th April 1865. A tumultuous event in world affairs, this act also reached Warwick, and excited much talk and reflection amongst the councillors, media, and ...
Warwickshire Museum and its geological collections owe much to the Reverend Peter Bellinger Brodie. Peter was born in 1815 and grew up in London where his father was a barrister. Peter’s ...
The inventory for the housekeeper’s bedroom1 points to her elevated rank in the hierarchy of domestic service. She was the most senior female servant at the castle, matched in importance ...
The Theatre Licensing Act of 1737 introduced government control over theatre companies and compelled any individual or group wishing to put on a theatrical production to obtain a licence. The ...
This minute book documents the activities of the Warwick Statute Fair Ox-Roasting Committee. The committee was a small voluntary group of men which met regularly each year between September and ...
There are quite a few months to go before the glittering and glamorous ball season begins in Vienna. A city famous for its art, architecture and music, Vienna lays claim ...
The Warwick House of Correction or Bridewell stood on the corner between Saltisford Rock (now Theatre Street) and Bridewell Lane (formerly Wallditch and now Barrack Street); the site is roughly where ...
From the 17th century up until the mid 19th century people were being hanged for stealing as little as 5 shillings in value, this law was later referred to as ...
This attractive Grade II listed building was the old gas works for Warwick and Leamington. The building was erected in 1822: one of the first gas works in the world. ...