Of the Green Family from Harpole, Northamptonshire their Ancestors and Relatives

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Saturday, 4 July 2009 07:29 AM BST

A New Web Site

Since I have now retired, I have chosen to use this web site to document my Family History. If you should want to join me in the quest to find the story of my ancestors please contact me with details, of how you fit into my Family Tree, and I will give you access to do this. Anyone else can freely view most material on people who are no longer living and contribute to the more general stories.
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Earliest mentions of Greens in Kingsthorpe

In 1883 the vicar of Kingsthorpe created a list of old documents, and excerpts from some, in a book called:
Kingsthorpiana or Researches in a Church Chest
I have extracted all mentions of the name Green from this book. I have also included early Greens from the Kingsthorpe parish register.
 

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Purchase of Property in Hanslope by William Greene of Kingsthorpe

Following are excepts from indenture for purchase of land in Hanslope, Buckinghamshire 10th August 1717.

William Greene is thought to be William Green I2589 on family tree, who died in Kingsthorpe in 1749. Samuel Green is thought to be William's son.

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Land Farmed by Greens in Kingsthorpe

 I have obtained a lot of data on Land farmed by Greens in Kingsthorpe but, as yet, I haven't found  maps to show where the land was.

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Hemswell Antiques Centre Celebrates 21 Years

Hemswell Antique Centres founded by the late Rex and Nepi Miller, who bought the buildings in a state of disrepair back in 1986 - celebrate 21 years in business on Thursday 28th June inviting over 1000 clients to a late night jazz evening in a marquee at the Centres.

Hemswell Antique Centre
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The First Iron Bridge

Ironbridge is the site of the First Iron Bridge in the World. It was erected in 1779.

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The Green Family of Harpole

Our updated family tree is now on this website here.

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Hemswell Antique Centres Unique Antiques Course was a Terrific Success

Last week Hemswell Antiques Centre offered its customers a unique opportunity - to learn about antique furniture from a practicing dealer. Given the amount of media coverage and the public interest in antiques you would think there would be antiques courses everywhere. Not so - Alex who took a place on the first course - came all the way from London because she could not find what she wanted anywhere else. There were a few fine art courses offered by the auction houses but they were far too vague and didn't offer me the hands on experience with furniture that I was looking for.
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Investing in Antiquarian Books

With the fluctuation in the stock market within recent months savvy investors are seeking other alternatives to conventional investments.  With Antiquarian books, there is something to suit any level of investment and unlike other investments something to treasure while the investment grows. When venturing into the world of Antiquarian books the first port of call must be Biblion at Grays Antique Market.  For as little as ?50.00 one can pick up a fine copy of Banks, Iain M. Feersum Endjinn. London: Orbit, 1994. Inscribed by the author on the title-page and prices then can reach the thousands for something as scarce as Brisson Ornithologia First Edition 1760, for ?20.000.00 (it is considered the most important ornithological work of the eighteenth century) so even the most discerning collector will find something of interest.

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Biblion Antiquarian Bookshop

Biblion is no ordinary bookshop, but a hub for all antiquarian book lovers. Strolling through the shop one can only admire the quantity of books containing the vast knowledge of previous generations, as well as the fine array of modern first editions that any avid collector would love to own.

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20th Century Design at Alfies Antique Market

 Alfies Antique Market continues its design-led evolution with two major new 20th Century spaces, designed by the RIBA award-winning Amin Taha Architects. The launch of the Vincenzo Cafferella Gallery, unrivalled in Italian vintage lighting and interiors, and the eagerly awaited arrival of Decoratum, an expansive showroom dedicated to designer pieces from the 1940s to 1970s, consolidates Alfies' position as one of the world's leading destinations for the very best in original mid-20th Century furniture and accessories. The beautifully lit, open plan floors are also perfect venues for the exhibitions that will be running for the entirety of the London Design Festival in September 2006, demonstrating the relationship between cutting-edge design and the market place.