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- 18th February 2025
Mary Marchioness of Downshire and Baroness Sandys (1764-1836) was the middle child of Colonel Martin Sandys (1729-1768) and Mary Trumbell (1741-1769). Known as ‘the Little Marchioness’, she grew up as part of the extended royal circle – her father being an Equerry to the King’s uncle – yet her childhood was one of tragedy. An...
- 13th February 2025
Welcome to Dig Diaries We’re excited to share the beginning of our excavation with you. In this first post, we’ll take you back to what was known about the site before we began digging in the summer of 2024, as well as our discoveries from the first few months on site. The Story Behind the...
- 10th February 2025
The 1921 census is now available on Findmypast.co.uk which can be accessed by customers in The Hive for free, and on Ancestry which can be accessed for free within all Worcestershire Libraries. What a great time to take another look at your family history and add the next level of information. Taken in June 1921,...