Folkestone & District
Family History Society

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PUBLICATIONS FOR SALE

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Society's Own Publications

Publications on Microfiche
Publications on CD-ROM
Publications on 3.5" Diskette
Books - Monumental Inscriptions

Other Publications

Miscellaneous Publications
Defence of the Realm Indexes
Street Directories for Folkestone & District - on Microfiche

How to Order

PUBLICATIONS ON MICROFICHE

MF002

1851 Census Index for Romney Marsh HO107/1634. 2 fiches. (Also available on 3.5" diskette and CD-ROM)
Covers the following parishes: Blackmanstone, Brenzett, Brookland, Broomhill [Kent part only], Burmarsh, Dymchurch, Eastbridge, Fairfield, Hope All Saints, Ivychurch, Lydd, Midley, Newchurch, New Romney, Old Romney, Orgarswick, St Mary's in the Marsh, Snargate and Snave.

£2.00

MF003

1851 Census Index for Hythe. HO107/1633 folios 432-622) 1 fiche. (Also available on 3.5" diskette and CD-ROM)
Covers Hythe, Hythe Barracks, Lympne, Sellinge, Saltwood, Monks Horton, Newington, Stanford and Postling

£1.25

MF004

1851 Census Index for Elham & surrounding villages. HO 107/1633 folios 290-431. 1 fiche. (Also available on 3.5" diskette and CD-ROM)
Covers Swingfield, Acrise, Paddlesworth, Elham, Lyminge, Stelling Minnis, Stelling, Elmsted and Stowting.

£1.25

MF005

1851 Census index for Folkestone. HO107/1633 folios 1-289. 1 fiche.
(Also available on
3.5" diskette and CD-ROM)
Covers Folkestone, Hawkinge, Cheriton, Sandgate and Shorncliffe Camp Convict Station)

£2.00

MF006 Special price

1851 Census index Elham Registration District. HO107/1633.
4 fiches.
Comprises MF003 - MF005 in one pack

£3.50

MF008

1891 Census Index for Romney Marsh RG 13/0754 & RG 13/0755. 2 fiches. (Also available on 3.5" diskette)
Covers the following parishes: Blackmanstone, Brenzett, Brookland, Burmarsh (includes West Hythe), Dymchurch (includes part of Sellindge), Eastbridge, Fairfield, Hope All Saints, Ivychurch, Lydd, Midley, Newchurch, New Romney, Old Romney, Orgarswick, St Mary's in the Marsh, Snargate and Snave. PLUS Lydd Camp and Shipping Schedules

£2.50

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PUBLICATIONS ON CD-ROM

CD-1

1851 Census Surname Index for Elham & Romney Marsh Registration Districts
Coverage as in MF2 - 5 above.

£7.50

CD-2

Shepway District War Memorials
A compilation of photographs and transcriptions of war memorials in the Folkestone, Hythe, Romney Marsh and Elham area. Includes a master index of all names appearing on the memorials.

£5.00

CD-3

NEW! Cheriton Road Cemetery MI Name Index

£5.00

 PUBLICATIONS ON 3.5" DISKETTE

D1

1851 Census Surname Index for Romney Marsh
Coverage as MF002

£2.00

D2

1851 Census Surname Index for Hythe & Surrounding Villages
Coverage as MF003

£2.00

D3

1851 Census Surname Index for Elham & Surrounding Villages
Coverage as MF004

£2.00

D4

1851 Census Surname Index for Folkestone
Coverage as MF005

£2.00

D5

1891 Census Index for Romney Marsh
Coverage as MF008

£2.50

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BOOKS - MONUMENTAL INSCRIPTIONS

Monumental Inscriptions, St Nicholas Church, Newington-next-Hythe

£3.00

Monumental Inscriptions, St Michaels (Old Churchyard), Hawkinge

£1.50

Monumental Inscriptions, St Mary & St Eanswythe, Folkestone

£2.50

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MISCELLANEOUS PUBLICATIONS

St Martin’s Church, Cheriton:  An Illustrated History
By Vincent Williams.  A revised and illustrated guide to the ancient church of St Martin.  Includes the text of memorial stones within the church.  The author is donating proceeds of the sale of this book to the projected new Cheriton Community Centre.

Book

£10.00
(p&p = 2 books)

Kent Probate Records - A Catalogue and Practical Guide
By David Wright. A comprehensive listing of the vast collection of Kentish Probate Records, where to find them and what indexes are available.

Book

£6.00
(p&p = 2 books)

East Kent Parishes
Compiled by David Wright. 2nd updated and rewritten edition of the standard guide to research at the Canterbury & Maidstone archives. An invaluable guide to research in East Kent.  
REDUCED PRICE – NORMALLY SELLS AT £16.00

Book

£10.00
(p&p = 4 books)

Old Ordnance Survey Maps: Chatham 1907 (Godfrey Editions)

Map

£2.10

Old Ordnance Survey Maps: Folkestone 1906 (Godfrey Editions)

Map

£2.10

Old Ordnance Survey Maps: Maidstone (North) 1866 (Godfrey Editions)

Map

£2.10

Old Ordnance Survey Maps: Maidstone (South) 1868 (Godfrey Editions)

Map

£2.10

Folkestone & District Parish Map
Includes dates when registers began and where they may be found. A5 laminated.

Map

£0.50

Kent Census Surname Indexes.
Compiled by Gillian Rickard. A list of surname indexes available for Kent parishes.

Book

£2.50

Kent Wills and Administrations in the Prerogative Court of Canterbury 1801-1803
Compiled by Gillian Rickard

Book

£4.00

Kent Communicants Lists 1565-1567
Part 1: Appledore, Brookland, Burmarsh, Dymchurch, Ebony, Fairfield, Lympne, New Romney, Orlestone, Saltwood, Stone in Oxney, Tenterden, West Hythe, Woodchurch
Compiled by Gillian Rickard

Book

£4.00

World War 1 Absent Voters: Ashford Division, October 1918
Compiled by Levina Jones. This index of the Parliamentary County of Kent - Ashford Division includes all Polling Districts within Ashford East, Ashford West, Cranbrook, Romney Marsh & Tenterden Registration Districts and contains over 6,300 names, qualifying addresses, Service number, rank/rating regiment/ship etc. Considered to be the largest and most useful source for family historians in search of their WW1 ancestry.
Available on CD-ROM.

CD-ROM

£7.50

World War 1 Absent Voters: Romney Marsh Registration District, October 1918 Compiled by Levina Jones. This is the Romney Marsh section from the publication above, and includes the polling stations of Blackmanstone, Brenzett, Brookland, Burmarsh, Dymchurch, Eastbridge, Fairfield, Ivychurch, Lydd, Midley, New Romney, Old Romney, Orgarswick, Newchurch, Snargate, Snave St Martin’s & St Mary-the-Virgin.  Available in A5 book format.

Book

£3.00

Sandgate Dispensary Casebook 1844-1858       
Compiled by Mary Moate.  Provides names, age, occupation, residence, disease/wound etc.  2889 entries
Available on CD-ROM

CD-ROM

£5.00

Coroners' Inquisitions
Compiled by Levina Jones. An index of inquisitions held in Folkestone, Hythe, Lydd, New Romney & Romney Marsh 1610- 1898. A5 book OR CD-ROM.

Book OR CD-ROM

£3.00

Coroners' Inquisitions: Dover & The Isle of Thanet, Part 1 1802 - 1851
Compiled by Levina Jones. Contains details of where inquisitions are held, and in many cases names of Public Houses and Landlords, etc.   A5 book.

Book

£4.50

Coroners' Inquisitions: Dover & The Isle of Thanet, Part 2 1851 - 1864
Compiled by Levina Jones.
Contains details of where inquisitions are held, and in many cases names of Public Houses and Landlords, etc.  A5 book.

Book

£4.50

Coroners' Inquisitions: Dover & The Isle of Thanet, Parts 1 & 2 (details as above)
Available on CD-ROM.

CD-ROM

£9.00

Hythe Voters 1830
Compiled by Jennifer Killick. An index of voters in the 1830 Parliamentary election for the two members for Hythe. Records the occupation and place of abode of voters, many of whom lived in London. Also lists Hythe residents who claimed the right to vote but who were deemed ineligible.
A5 book.

Book

£2.00

Folkestone Lieutenancy Papers of 1803
Compiled by Jennifer Killick. A transcription of the civil defence schedules produced in 1803 at the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars. The schedules provide an almost complete census of the adult male population of the town of Folkestone. Available on CD-ROM, or on 3.5" diskette with explanatory booklet.

CD-ROM or 3.5” diskette

£4.50

Sandwich Lieutenancy Papers of 1803
Compiled by Jennifer Killick. A transcription of the army of reserve and levee en masse schedules produced in 1803 at the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars. The schedules provide an almost complete census of the adult male population of the town of Sandwich. Available on CD-ROM, or on 3.5" diskette with explanatory booklet.

CD-ROM or 3.5” diskette

£3.00

Deal Lieutenancy Papers of 1803
Compiled by Jennifer Killick. A transcription of the army of reserve and levee en masse schedules produced in 1803 at the outbreak of the Napoleonic Wars. The schedules provide an almost complete census of the adult male population of the town of Deal. Available on CD-ROM, or on 3.5" diskette with explanatory booklet.

CD-ROM or 3.5” diskette

£3.00

Hythe Freemen 1705 - 1874
Compiled by Jennifer Killick. Over 900 freemen listed. Includes many baptisms of Freemen and their wives, plus marriages of Freemen, their parents, and their wives' parents. An invaluable source for proving family links. Could take years off the search for that elusive ancestor. Available on CD-ROM in .pdf format

CD-ROM

£7.50

Canterbury Lieutenancy Papers 1802 & 1803
A transcription of the Militia Ballot List of 1802, and Army of Reserve Ballot List of 1803. Lists men aged 18-45 (and some older) in City of Canterbury parishes, plus Bekesbourne, Blean, Bridge, Chislet, Hackington, Harbledown, Herne, Hoath, Lower Hardres, Nackington, Patrixbourne, Petham, Reculver, Seasalter, Sturry, Swalecliffe, Thanington, Upper Hardres, Waltham, Westbere, and Whitstable. Compiled by Jennifer Killick. Available on CD-ROM in PDF format

CD-ROM

£7.50

Elham Union Workhouse: Admissions & Discharges 1836, 1839-1841 
Information includes year of birth, settlement parish, marital status, occupation. Also includes mendicants from all over England and Ireland.
Compiled by Jennifer Killick. Available on CD-ROM in PDF format

CD-ROM

£7.50

Romney Marsh Gaol Calendars 1826-1855
Compiled by Levina Jones.  Calendars for New Hall Dymchurch Gaol & New Romney Gaol.
Available as A5 booklet or on CD-ROM in PDF. Please state format required.

Book or CD-ROM

£3.00

Romney Marsh Union Workhouse: Index of Births & Deaths 1836-1914
Compiled by Levina Jones. Available as A5 Book or on CD-ROM. Please state format required.

Book or CD-ROM

£5.00

Level of New Romney Expenditors Account Book 1833 – 1916
Many names & occupations given. The original book has been lost.   6 fiche                                        

Microfiche

£5.00

Contiguous Parishes:

These guides list all parishes alphabetically with their adjoining parishes and hopefully will assist researchers to more readily organise their search patterns.
Enquire for details of other counties available

Essex

Book

£2.00

Kent

Book

£2.00

Surrey

Book

£2.00

Sussex

Book

£2.00

 

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DEFENCE OF THE REALM INDEXES
Indexes to the pay lists of volunteer forces of the Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars

SEA FENCIBLES 1805

Vol.1

Kent Coast
Queenborough, Maidstone, Milton, Faversham, Herne Bay, Whitstable, Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Sandwich, Deal, Kingsdown, Dover, Folkestone, Fort Twiss (Hythe) & Sandgate Castle, New Romney & Lydd
A5 book OR CD-ROM

£3.00

KENT & CINQUE PORTS VOLUNTEERS

Vol.1

South Kent Battalion 1803-1813
Alkham, Barham, Elham, Lyminge, Newington, Saltwood & Smeeth
A5 book OR CD-ROM

£3.00

Vol.2

3rd Battalion Cinque Ports - Kent Companies 1799-1814
Folkestone (Infantry & Artillery), Hythe, Lydd, New Romney, Tenterden
A5 book OR CD-ROM

£3.00

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STREET DIRECTORIES FOR FOLKESTONE AND DISTRICT - ON MICROFICHE

YEAR

TITLE

 

PRICE

1891-2

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

1892-3

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

1893-4

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

1897-8

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

1898-9

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

1900-1

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

1901-2

Pike's Folkestone & District

5 fiches

£3.50

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HOW TO ORDER

For items where no postage and packing charge is indicated, please add P & P charges as follows:

WITHIN THE UK

2ND CLASS POST

1 CD/Book/Map

£0.65

2-3 CDs/Books/Maps

£0.95

4-5 CDs/Books/Maps

£1.30

 

EUROPE

AIRMAIL

1 Book/Map

£1.50

Each additional item

£0.30

1 CD-ROM

£1.45

Each additional item

£0.30

 

REST OF THE WORLD

AIRMAIL

1 Book/Map

£2.00

Each additional item

£0.60

1 CD-ROM

£2.00

Each additional item

£0.30

 

 Please send order, with cheque/postal order, made payable to "Folkestone and District FHS" to:
Mrs P Fincham, Upper Arpinge Farm, Arpinge, Folkestone, Kent  CT18 8AQ.  Enquiries regarding publications only to above address, or
E-mail for details
Please direct all other enquiries to the Secretary

PLEASE NOTE ALL OVERSEAS CHEQUES MUST BE IN STERLING ON A UK BANK

Payment by credit/debit card is normally available through the Society's bookstall at the Online Family History Fair at www.genfair.com

Please note that UK/EU purchasers via the GENFAIR service will be liable to pay VAT on items other than books.

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