If you click on street name, you can see position on the map. The workhouse in romsey, hampshire the history of the. Old photos of romsey, hampshire browse nostalgic, historic local photos online. Middlebridge street so51, romsey 1 bedroom flat unfurnished conversion kitchen dishwasher modern this modern converted one bedroom apartment is available for immediate occupation having just been redecorated throughout and is located within the heart of romsey town centre, within easy walking distance of the train station. Romsey photos explore and buy nostalgic photos of romsey everything old photos old maps books. Intriguingly the centre of romsey is about a quarter mile to the north east of middlebridge. In 907 ad a benedictine abbey was founded at romsey. Social distancing doesnt mean social isolation, so please stay in touch via email or facebook. In 1901 they lived at 20 bell street romsey and he is dscribed as a hairdresser and naturalist. Romsey, town parish, test valley district, administrative and historic county of hampshire, southern england. Browse 49 photo books on romsey and the surrounding area. The name romsey is probably a corruption of rums eg which means rums area of dry land surrounded by marsh. Romsey is a town in the local government area of the shire of macedon ranges in the state of victoria, australia.
See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of this building. It was from an early date a town of some importance, due partly to the presence of the famous abbey in its midst and partly to its happy situation on the river test at the junction of the main roads from salisbury, winchester and stockbridge. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of romsey. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mason introduction this paper attempts to trace the history of middle bridge, romsey. We meet monthly for talks and visits to inspire and help your research. A community in transition romsey town cambridge 19662006. Bell street, middlebridge st, latimer street and love lanelinden rd. Romsey library will be closed until until further notice due to the covid19 coronavirus pandemic. Travelling along the a31 romsey bypass one might just notice an innocuous humpback bridge, this is middlebridge a key crossing point of the river test from before medieval times.
Romsey was a mesne borough and followed the same descent as the manor of romsey infra q. Larger, often purposebuilt, poor houses or workhouses were built in the 1700s. New romsey abbey book details history of hampshires. The town is dominated by a massive norman abbey, which replaced an earlier wooden church established for. History of romsey and its parishes romsey parish council. Group value appearing against entries for no 3 middlebridge street with nos 20, 24 to 32 consec, the baptist church, gate piers and flanking walls, town mill. At superbook our aim is to provide you with a wide range of good books and attractive gifts for all ages and tastes, at the lowest possible prices.
By the time of the norman conquest in 1066, romsey was an established market town with around 750 inhabitants. Some of these books have been written by our founders st. Romsey road, romsey vic 3434 street information allhomes. The name romsey itself gives something of a clue since the ey is derived from an old english word meaning island. Street information for romsey road in romsey vic 3434 click here to view the sales history for romsey road, romsey vic 3434 click here to view the suburb information for romsey vic 3434 create new property alert. The case for including burnside in the conservation area page 19 mill road. At the 2011 census, romsey had a population of 4,412. Ii 82, middlebridge street romsey extra, test valley, hampshire, so51 ii gates and gate piers by lodge before drive to broadlands romsey extra, test valley, hampshire, so51 ii 115 and 117, middlebridge street romsey, test valley, hampshire, so51 ii three tuns public house romsey, test valley, hampshire, so51 ii willows. Romsey is a market town in hampshire in southern england.
So drunk he must have been to romsey, 2nd edition, price. The house is an old one, enlarged and improved, and has sufficient accommodation for the inmates of all classes, in all ordinary demands on its capacity. List of streets in romsey vic click on street name to see the position on romsey street map. Romsey was home to the 17thcentury philosopher and economist william petty and the 19thcentury british prime minister, lord palmerston, whose statue has stood in the town centre since 1857. A single conservation area for mill road page 18 5. A rare opportunity to purchase a three bedroom detached house on the. Property data for 158 main street, romsey, vic 3434. Prezzo romsey, hampshire book a table online bookatable. House prices in middlebridge street, romsey so51 zoopla. Romsey retains a street pattern, a neighbourhood shopping centre based around mill road, and a clear green boundary at coldhams common that make it unique in cambridge. It passes through the wards of petersfield and romsey, which are divided by the railway line. Read more about how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting library services here.
It is a busy, cosmopolitan street home to many independent. Middlebridge street miscellany tudor cottage and a tailor several old properties in the street had projecting windows at pavement level, particularly on the north side, where small retail shop and workshop enterprises were carried on in front rooms. It is situated 9 miles 14 km northwest of southampton on the river test. It runs southeast from near to parkers piece, at the junction with gonville place, east road, and parkside. Find average house prices, current average values and other historic property data with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Romsey christian centre romsey, middlebridge street. Miss mitchells shop in bell st, showing approach to cornmarket, romsey. Superbook shops blandford, gillingham, lyndhurst, romsey. Strongs order office in the horsefair, romsey 1960. A veritable garden of eden by peter mitchell, alan. Early 12th century king henry i gives romsey a charter and confirms the right to hold a weekly market and an annual fair. Romsey local history society is part of the ltvas group the lower test valley archaeological study group. Nos 1 and 3 middlebridge street with nos 20, 24 to 32 consec, the baptist church, southwest walls and piers, bell street form a group. Rlhs books romseyhistory romsey local history society.
They had several children margaretmary s born about 1878, albert born about 1879, amy born about 1884, mabel born about 1889 my grandmother arthur born about 1892, ethel born about 1895, arabella born about 1886 and leonard stanley born about 1888. View sold price history for this house and research neighbouring property values in romsey, vic 3434. Until the dissolution it was the church of a benedictine nunnery. Andover, a municipal borough, markettown, and parish in hants, on the river anton, with two stations on the l. The postcode is divided into two parts separated by a single space. View our wide selection of houses and flats for sale in middlebridge street, romsey so51. Romsey abbey is a parish church of the church of england in romsey, a market town in hampshire, england. The site is in all respects a good one, and there is a large garden attached to the workhouse.
The ancient origins of romsey a slightly individual view. To all members of romsey local history society we will be sending out the spring newsletter by email. We apologise for any inconvenience caused by this decision and look forward to reopening soon. A new book on the history of romsey abbey has just been published with a book launch happening on saturday morning. Why the buildings and history of romsey are of special interest page 3 3. Property for sale in middlebridge street so51, romsey. Romsey mill began in 1980, through the vision of five churches in east cambridge to meet the needs of young people on their streets.
Romsey local history society new contributions community. Romsey su3520 middlebridge street 677043 north west side nos. Mill road is a street in southeast cambridge, england. Hitherto unpub lished material concerning the building of a new bridge in 178284 by the architect robert mylne has shed new light on the history of the bridge and on the growth and prosperity of the area. Books in romsey, hampshire be transported to a different time and place, or another world completely, by dipping into a book and enjoying the journey.
To understand this one must think of the lie of the land as it would have appeared in ancient times. The town is 61 kilometres 38 mi north of melbourne. King alfred carved out parcels of land and estates throughout wessex that he willed to his wife and his daughters. The newsletter has also been placed on the website under romseys history on menu. It was governed by the nuns of the imposing romsey abbey. History romsey region business and tourism association. Ye charter inn in the cornmarket at the 1957 romsey charter celebrations. Romsey photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. It crosses the main railway line and links to the citys ring road the a14. It has a clear physical identity and many points of contact pubs, clubs, two community centres, allotments, two primary schools, preschool nurseries and afterschool clubs.
Romsey workhouse, romsey, hampshire educational images. Romsey extra and infra, in a history of the county of hampshire. It is now the largest parish church in the county, since christchurch priory is now in dorset. The town was also home to the 20thcentury naval officer and statesman louis mountbatten, 1st earl. Buy romsey yesterday and today first edition by burbridge, barbara, ponting, gerald isbn. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Find properties to buy in middlebridge street, romsey so51 with the uks largest datadriven property portal. Dashing through modern romsey in a car, it is difficult to appreciate that romsey owes its existence to water. If you have an email address but have not yet given it to the society then please send it to romsey. This short walk takes you back nearly 1,000 years in history to reveal the towns norman past. A brief history of romseys cemetery after burials were forbidden close to the abbey church. In 1851 romseys population was 5,654 and was almost the same half a century later 5,597 in the 1901 census.
A timeline of the history of romsey local histories. Duval dry cleaning bell st, romsey, newton lane junction. See all books memories of romsey read and share your memories of romsey itself or of a particular photo of romsey. Romsey was a reasonably large town for the early 19th century. Middlebridge street romseyhistory romsey local history. Current research projects include the history of botley road cemetery and the people buried there and a major property survey for the core. The project was led by peter phenna, the late vicar of st martins church, suez road. A comprehensive history of the workhouse by peter higginbotham.
Some included training schools for children, a hospital for the elderly and a house of correction where poor people were trained and made to work. Property for sale in middlebridge street, romsey so51. Prezzo romsey, modern italian dining in informal surroundings make. Welcome to the romsey hgs family history group page. Check romsey christian centre in romsey, middlebridge street on cylex and find.
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