14 November 1980
Tribute Paid To Family Butcher
Tribute paid to family butcher Note: A tattered copy but most words can be guessed. Mr Bob Buckingham, Helmdon's family butcher for more than (?) years, has died…
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In the reign of Edward the Confessor Helmdon was "Elmedene", Saxon for either "Valley of Elms" or "Helma's Valley".
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Bell Public House, Helmdon: PUBNEWS
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Helmdon’s War Memorial Project – The Men Behind the Names
A 103-page illustrated book about the men named on Helmdon's war memorial and their families (PDF download).
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Helmdon Home Start of Trail Trail: War Memorial Inscribed: REMEMBER HIM WHO DIED FOR US ALL FORGET NOT THE MEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR ENGLAND Edmund John…
Dataset · 1914 - 1918
Roll of honour of old boys of Helmdon School serving in the Great War, including rank, regiment and details of service
County of Northampton Helmdon CI School Roll of Old Boys Serving In The Great War Held at the Northampton Record Office Name Rank or Rating Battalion Regiment or…
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