Research from LBDAHS
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Overend Green and the Dispersed Settlements of Leighton Buzzard by Bernard Jones
A study of the ordnance survey map of Leighton Buzzard will show that it is surrounded by a number of small settlements, or hamlets such as Nares Gladley, Bragenham, Clipstone, Overend Green, Old Linslade, Southcott, Grove, Chelmscote and Sheep Lane. None of these, with the exception of Old Linsl..Read more
Mary Bassett School Log
Mary Bassett School Log Book Towards the end of 2009, Leighton Buzzard Archaeological and Historical Society (LBDAHS) were privileged to be given access to a trunk of archive material held by Mary Bassett School. Among the contents were several log books, starting in 1863, some..Read more
Q-Central Index
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Saxon Burials
SAXON BURIALS A chance find by a local metal-detectorist led to the discovery of a small Saxon Cemetery near Leighton Buzzard, possibly dating from the sixth century. Following a geophysical survey of the area, members of the Society completed a two week excavation during 2015 which reve..Read more
The Secrets of Q Central
Since publication of this book, further research has provided more information, particularly about some of the casualties. This information will be posted here as we are able to prepare it. 1942 Monday May 11: Frederick Cornish, a civilian, died at The Parade, Watford. He was born in Leighton Buz..Read more
Sand, Planes and Submarines - additional information
Further information, particularly with regard to casualties, is emerging all the time. It will be posted here as we are able to prepare it. 1918 Monday, October28: SapperWR/270169 Albert George Robinson aged 23 of 18th Light Railway Company the Royal Engineers died at No 41 Casualty Clearing Stat..Read more