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Welcome to the Parish of Appleby Magna
Our small village in rural Leicestershire has a rich history. We have evidence of occupation dating back to the Iron Age. Roman remains, a mediaeval dwelling still used as a family home, and a school based on an original design by Sir Christopher Wren are just some of our treasures. This site brings together information from a variety of sources, delving into the village's past, from the iron age to the 20th century. All the work represented here has been undertaken by volunteers. Please respect their rights and do not use this material without permission. NEW ITEMS 2009 An Appleby Penitent: Alan Roberts unearths a tale of sin and remorse in 18th century Appleby Sir John Moore's Benevolence: Richard Dunmore on Appleby's most famous benefactor The Clockmakers of Appleby: A history of clock making in the village, by Richard Dunmore FAMILY HISTORY Sorry, but we do not have the resources to respond to specific requests for family history. Please use the Appleby Discussion Board to pose specific questions or join in existing discussions about Appleby families. You can also use the Search facility to see if a particular family name is included anywhere on this site. A good place for further research is the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Record Office, Long Street, Wigston Magna, Leicester LE18 2AH. There is also a Leicestershire and Rutland Family History Society with a web site full of useful tips - see our Links page.
Site navigation: see the Contents page for a full site map Visit our Picture Gallery, full of images of Appleby Past Go to Context for background information on the village, its location and past. For histories and stories of Appleby families go to Days Gone By Go to History Tour for features on specific locations within the village Appleby's History in Focus is a series of articles by local historian Richard Dunmore. New features will be published regularly, building up to a comprehensive picture of Appleby's past. Era by Era - village life and the impact of historic events over the centuries
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