Pigot's directories contain descriptions of all major county towns, with background historical information, lists of tradespeople and of nobility, gentry and clergy, and general local information. This edition also has a detailed engraved map of each county. More Info
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by Nigel Wardell - a history of the markets and fairs of East Ilsley, from their earliest beginnings to the present day.
by Sue Burnay - a range of longer walks around the village of East Ilsley with historical and archaeological interests. Includes maps and photos.
by Eric Saxton - monumental inscriptions from both inside and outside St. Mary's church and the Baptist Chapel in East Ilsley. Additional biographical information from census data, parish reisters and other sources is provided for many of the entries.
by Eric Saxton - full transcripts of 46 wills of people who are commemorated in St. Mary's church, East Ilsley. A synopsis of each will and a full name index to testators, beneficiaries and other people mentioned in the wills are also included.
by Sue Burnay & Nigel Wardell - an interactive map based on a pre-tithe map of 1831, together with its associated terrier, listing the owners, occupiers, descriptions etc. of every building and plot of land in the parish. A beautiful example of early 19th century map-making - high resolution scans mean that every detail is visible.