Latest news from the Archives...
We had an Open Evening on Friday 27th October 2023 at Newbold Verdon Library where we had a very interesting presentation on Chaterhouse Farm and The Trotter family; a guide on how to start a research project; and a review of the Archive Catalogue. The Guide can be found on the Catalogue page and the Presentation can be found on the Projects page.
We continue with the project the Nicknames of the local Family Statham - click here to see the project’s page and get the latest nicknames - if you have any other then please tell us - use the Contact form
Last updated 8th March 2024
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Welcome to the Parish Archive of Newbold Verdon - a village in West Leicestershire
This site is part of the work being done by a group of volunteers who want to make the history of our parish more accessible to everyone.
Whether you are curious about the history of the house you live in, the street it is on, or the parish of Newbold Verdon in general, this site may well be able to answer some of your questions.
If you have ancestors who once lived in our parish and you are keen to find out more about them and the place in which they lived, we hold a number of unique and rare artefacts that could really help.
If you have any questions you can contact us by scrolling down to the bottom of this page and clicking here which will take you to our contact page.
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Can you identify this mystery location in Newbold Verdon?
No? Well, you are not alone. Since having this sent to us last year, no one who has seen it has been able to identify the location, until a few clues were offered, so here they are for you.
1. In the far distance you can just see Newbold Heath.
2. The house in the middle distance is not there now, but you can still see the remnants of the garden.
3. The bungalow you can see in the front of the picture fell down.
Still none the wiser, or have you worked it out?
Village Plan: More houses planned for Newbold Verdon! (1964)
This could be a headline from 2024, but back in 1964 when the village had 2,000 inhabitants, 39.4 acres of land was earmarked for residential use, mainly on the South side of Main Street and on the West side of Brascote Lane. More shops and a larger sewage treatment works were two of the associated planned developments to support a larger population. These allocated areas when developed would accommodate a further 1200 persons bringing the total village population up to 3,200. The Parish Archive holds a copy of this plan - follow the link to read it in full.
Peters Avenue new-build 1964
Our Projects/Events
Our Projects and Events are continually evolving as we are new to archiving and are discovering more all the time.
See them at our Projects and Events pages
Find out how our research into Newbold Heath has developed over the past twelve months. We have been collecting historical information in the form of photographs, documents and spoken recollections of the Heath over the past 70 years or so.
More on the Projects Page - January 2024
See the latest on the Statham Nicknames Project for a current list on the Projects page - June 2023
Do you want to be involved with our group?
There are many ways for you to be involved.
We have a number of roles that we are always looking to expand and would welcome hearing from you if you are interested.
Go to the About Us page for further information.
Either contact us from the Contact form on the Contact us page or email us at nvparchive@gmail.com
Are you doing some research and feel you need some assistance?
We are not specialists in family tree research...but should you require any assistance with your research we will do what we can to help. Please note there may be a delay as we are a group of volunteers. We would also appreciate a donation towards the running costs of the Archive. Contact us from the Contact form on the Contact us page or email us at nvparchive@gmail.com
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