Coleorton Parish
Coleorton Parish in Leicestershire includes the villages of Coleorton, Coleorton Moor, Church Town
and Farm Town as well as parts of Peggs Green, Griffydam and Lount
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Books about Coleorton
"Memories of Coleorton" - Second Edition
Coleorton Heritage Group has published an updated edition of the book "Memories of Coleorton - Reminiscences of the Residents" which was first published in November 2015. Their fabulous book of memories of village residents was so successful it is now in its second edition with additional photographs and interesting memoirs of people and places, keeping the history of our great village alive for us and future generations! Books are available now to purchase for £20 from Coleorton Post Office, Ashby Museum or call Elaine and Rob Oldham 01530 412967, Mike Cox 01530 813743 or email heritagegroup@coleorton.org.uk.
About Coleorton Heritage Group >>
Local History Books by Samuel T Stewart (Trevor)
Samuel T Stewart (Trevor) has written several books about Coleorton & surrounding areas. Most are available as free-of-charge downloads from his website >>
WW1 Book: "Lest we Forget” - In memory of the Fallen in the Great War from North West Leicestershire
The Ashby WW1 book which includes details for the fallen of Coleorton is now available. The book is on sale at a price of £12 each and can be obtained from Ashby Museum, North Street, Ashby. The book has a page for each of the fallen within each village and town covered by the book.
Villages & towns covered are: Appleby Magna & Parva, Ashby de la Zouch, Breedon, Coleorton, Measham, Packington, Ravenstone, Smisby, Snarestone, Staunton Harold and Willesley.
Beaumont - Crusaders and Campaigners by Lucy La Zouche
Traces the various distinct family lines of the Beaumonts from their French origins. Lucy La Zouche traces the families to 4 main lines which ineveitably intertwined. She describes the family members, their activities, marriages and the titles bestowed upon them for service to the monarch.
Available from Amazon £12.99 plus postage as appropriate: Beaumont - Crusaders and Campaigners
Darling of Kings by Pamela Womack
Historical novel about George Villiers, First Duke of Buckingham, published on 31 August 2014. The Duke had strong links with Coleorton, particularly through his mother, Mary Beaumont.
Pamela is currently writing the Duke's biography, and this will be followed by a book about the women in his life.
Flyer about Darling of Kings and how to order (pdf) >>
or order Darling of Kings from Amazon
Local & historic maps of Coleorton
Coleorton Coal Mine Fatalities (pdf) >>
Walking & Footpaths in Coleorton
Coalville Through Time
