PUBLICATIONS
Writing Aston's History Aston History Group is working hard to produce a book on a history of the parish. "The History of Aston" is now officially underway. The aim of the Group is to publish a book which tells the story of the parish in an interesting and easily accessible way. Aston has an interesting history. It had a uniquely democratic system of agriculture, was a centre for Basque refugees during the Spanish Civil and had a very strong non- conformist tradition. The research for the book has been carried out principally by Martin Bowley, Andrew Long, Russell La Forte and Trevor Jackson. However it is a History Group project and all members are involved in some capacity. Over the last 25 years the group has built up an extensive archive collection. It has 3,000 or so items, which includes maps, newspapers, photographs, audio recordings and more. Most of the items in the archives have come from people within the parish. The group is aware that people farther afield may have memories to share or photographs which can be scanned. If you are able to help us, or want more information contact Andrew Long, 01993 850271, ag.long@virgin.net or Martin Bowley, 01993 850440, aston.historygroup@hotmail.co.uk This "old and new" photograph is of The Bull in Aston, as it was in the 1930s with the current book team in the foreground. Russell La Forte, Andrew Long, Martin Bowley and Trevor Jackson ‘This is Aston – Looking for Clues’ Latest Update - The new book about the history of the parish of Aston, Cote, Shifford and Chimney is in preparation. Publication is planned for the end of October 2020. To pre-order a copy please send your details to Trevor Jackson at trevjackson@gmx.co.uk 
In 2010 Aston History Group completed a film about Aston's history; A look at various aspects of the past starting from clues in the village of today.
Visitors and newcomers to the village as well as anyone whose ancestors came from Aston, Cote, Chimney or Shifford will find the DVD particularly interesting. The DVD, just over 60 minutes in length, is available from Aston History Group. Price £10 plus p&p. |
'The History of Aston School'
In 1996 the History Group published this 48 page booklet, available from Aston History Group. Price £3 plus p&p. |
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Resources
Aston History Group has a local photographic archive and is pleased to answer queries about local family history. Any offers of pictures or documents with respect to Aston, Cote, Chimney or Shifford would be very welcome, either for copying or deposit. 
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Contact
All enquiries please to Martin Bowley aston.historygroup@hotmail.co.uk 01993 850440 Information updated 2 September 2019 |