For statistics about melcombe regis itself, go to units and statistics. With the engraved armorial bookplate of sir edward b. A pretty walk goes along the shore toward weymouth. The downie family from 1823 melcombe regis, weymouth dorset, england our story starts in 1823 with the wedding banns for thomas downie and mary russell in 1823 in weymouth, dorset. This entitled the inhabitants to all liberties enjoyed by the citizens of london. The harbour was the dividing lineat times literally the front line of the war zone. Following publication of a class photograph from melcombe regis boys school and the happy memories it brought back for many, this week we are looking at another side to the coin. Melcombe regis, dorset genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. Melcombe, a royal borough, possessed charters dating back to at least the late th century. The parish is partly within weymouth borough, and comprises 33 acres. The arms were granted in 1592 and are based on the old seal of the borough of melcombe regis.
Anyone interested in the long history of our town will know of its somewhat turbulent beginnings. Descriptive catalogue of the charters, minute books and other documents of the borough of weymouth and melcombe regis. Francis frith the uks leading publisher of local photographs since 1860. Melcombe was one of the first points of entry of the black death into england in the summer of 48.
Great britain historical gis university of portsmouth, melcombe regis dorset. James farquharson for melcombe regis home facebook. Unlike weymouth, which lies on the opposite bank, it became a crown borough, receiving its charter from edward i in 1280. In earlier times the ecclesiastical life was governed by the ancient parish of wyke regis on the weymouth side, and that of radipole, in respect of. Discover life events, stories and photos about robert i jordan 15621589 of melcombe horsey, dorset, england. Johns, was constituted in 1856, out of melcombe regis and radipole. Melcombe regis lay to the north, between the sea and the backwater, and weymouth to the south, and they were connected by a bridge. Grain, fertilizers, and portland stone are exported. Melcombe regis is an area of weymouth in dorset, england. Weymouth, in an inventory of the historical monuments in dorset, volume 2.
Melcombe regis actually has the dubious distinction of being the port where the first ship carrying the devastating great plague known later as the black death arrived from europe in 48. The seaside town of weymouth lies in the south west of the county of dorset, with the county town of dorchester 6 miles to the north. Weymouth and melcombe regis, a markettown and three ecclesiastical parishes, forming a seaport and municipal borough, the whole being usually known as weymouth in dorsetshire. St marys boys school, melcombe regis this page summarises records created by this organisation the summary includes a brief description of the collections usually including the covering dates of the collection, the name of the archive where they are held, and reference information to help you find the collection.
Genealogy profile for thomas jordaine, of dorset thomas jordan jordaine, of dorset c. A new church was built on the site in 1605, which replaced st marys at radipole as the parish church of melcombe regis in 1606. History of weymouth college to 1901, including a chapter. Genealogy from the records of the borough of weymouth and melcombe regis including marriages, apprentices and other genealogical data. The history and antiquities of the borough and town of weymouth and melcombe regis ellis, george alfred on. Weymouth, dorset genealogy genealogy familysearch wiki. The town stands on the river wey, at its influx into weymouth bay, and has stations on the g. Who will win history battle between weymouth, melcombe. Weymouth bay is part of the english channel and was known as englands bay of naples. Property relating to weymouth and melcombe regis c1760. The disease was possibly carried there by infected soldiers and sailors returning from the hundred years war, or from a visiting spice ship. The best introduction to the town of weymouth and melcombe regis i have found is from a ward lock illustrated guide book from 1935 and as i couldnt explain it any better myself i will quote here. Mary, the mother church to melcombe regis, is a building of stone in the gothic style, consisting of chancel, nave, transepts, south porch and a western turret. Within the cite this article tool, pick a style to see how all.
Situated on the north shore of weymouth harbour and originally part of the waste of radipole, clarification needed it seems only to have developed as a significant settlement and seaport in the th century. The port was active in the wool trade in the middle ages. History of weymouth college to 1901, including a chapter on the history of melcombe regis and weymouth. It was formed by an act of parliament of 1570 which amalgamated the existing boroughs of weymouth and melcombe regis. An interactive map of graves and burials in the melcombe regis cemetery located in weymouth, dorset, england, united kingdom. Learn how to contribute your own records to benefit the community.
I am a local resident who cares about his local community and its residents. It is mentioned in the local guidebooks of the time. We recommend booking an option with free cancellation in case your travel plans change. The history and antiquities of the borough and town of. What we think of as weymouth today when we think of the seaside or the town centre, is in. Guide to melcombe regis, dorset ancestry, family history, and genealogy. Weymouth and portland borough councillor from 2015 to 2019, retired by the electorate in the conservatives extinction event of may 2019. Villas and other houses have been built on the road leading to weymouth. The weymouth guide 1785 describes corfe castle as one of the finest ruins in europe. For bookings made on or after april 6, 2020, be sure to consider the risk of the coronavirus covid19 and associated government measures. A church on the site of st marys dates back to the thcentury, when a chantry chapel was first recorded there in 1299. Before moving to dorset he has written on social and industrial history subjects mainly in northern contexts. Weymouth and melcombe regis was a parliamentary borough in dorset represented in the english house of commons, later in that of great britain, and finally in the parliament of the united kingdom.
St marys boys school, melcombe regis the national archives. In 1770, a new sevenarched wooden bridge was built, with a drawbridge in the middle to let tall boats through. The borough includes the parishes of weymouth, melcombe regis, and parts of the parishes of wyke regis. History of st marys church, melcombe regis weymouth is a combination of two small towns situated on either side of the river, being weymouth on the south side and melcombe regis on the north. Melcombe regis, dorset genealogy familysearch wiki. The two boroughs, melcombe on the north shore and weymouth on the south, were joined as a double borough in 1571, after which time the name weymouth came to serve for them both. Links on this site for genealogy and family history. Melcombe regis photos, maps, books, memories francis frith. Melcombe regis, which is situated on the north bank of the wey estuary and in the parish of radipole, was founded in the th century. The defendants pleaded that under the statute of 22 henry 8, ch 5, the inhabitants of the borough and town corporate of weymouth and melcombe regis ought to repair the bridge, it being within the. Memories of school are not always fond dorset echo. This was the start of centuries of recurring plagues in britain, which only subsided towards the end of the 17th century. Melcombe regis first returned two members to parliament in 7, and weymouth in 19, four members being returned by the united boroughs until 1832, when the representation was reduced to two and ceased in 18s5.
Descriptive catalogue of the charters, minute books and other. One of the less happy dates in the history was 48, when the black death arrived in melcombe regis, apparently carried ashore by fleas on rats that fled the ship they had arrived on. Lesser known weymouth begins as a guide book to the modern resorts facilities, then goes on to look at some of the intriguing historical parts of the combined borough. The romantic ruin of corfe castle was a popular visitor attraction in the georgian period. See why it was listed, view it on a map, see visitor comments and photos and share your own comments and photos of. Dorset ambra books dorset history, topography and genealogy.
Weymouth and melcombe regis have a long and distinguished history, once warring boroughs on opposite sides of the river wey and forcibly united by the 1571 charter of queen elizabeth i. Click here for graphs and data of how weymouth and portland has changed over two centuries. History of melcombe regis, in weymouth and portland and. Photos, maps, personal memories and local books of melcombe regis. Melcombe regis cemetery in melcombe regis, dorset find a. Philip ziegler published in history today volume 19 issue 1 january 1969 the black death arrived in england in june 48 by way of melcombe regis, now part of the town of weymouth in dorset. If you dont book a flexible rate, you may not be entitled to a refund. Melcombe regis is now part of weymouth and portland district. The history and antiquities of the borough and town of weymouth and melcombe regis.
The weymouth and melcombe regis new guide 1835 states. Transcribed by jennifer dando from the original enumerators sheets. Melcombe regis in dorset is very little mentioned, not even as part of the port of weymouth, yet king george iii often spent his summers here. To make so confident an assertion is, of course, foolhardy. What we think of as weymouth today when we think of the seaside.
Until 1832, the combined borough continued to elect the four members of. The weymouth and portland heritage group is hosting a history weekend at the old town hall in weymouth which will finish with a debate at 2. I thought you might like to see a cemetery for melcombe regis cemetery i found on. Weymouth and melcombe regis uk parliament constituency. The best introduction to the town of weymouth and melcombe regis i have found is from a ward lock illustrated guide book from 1935 and as i couldnt explain it any better myself i. Index of street names and changes of, in the old borough of weymouth and melcombe regis. Weymouth and melcombe regis, dorset genealogy heraldry. This site powered by the next generation of genealogy sitebuilding, v. I have certainly had my own ups and downs which i feel is.
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