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Title: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: quiltinglady on Wednesday 03 October 12 23:55 BST (UK)
Harlestone Memorial Book to commemorate those men of Harlestone who died in 2 wars.


The book will be launched on Sunday November 4th
at Harlestone Village Institute between 2 -4 pm

Forward on the book - written by Earl Spencer
Entertainment by members of the Northampton Male Voice Choir

A display of Harlestone history and memories.
Refreshments served by the local land army girls.


Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: juedoc on Sunday 07 October 12 09:10 BST (UK)
Can anyone attend? I don't live in Harlestone but a lot of my ancestors did including one who is on the war memorial.
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: quiltinglady on Wednesday 10 October 12 13:02 BST (UK)
Yes, the invitation is for anyone who has an interest in Harlestone, the war memorial and the fallen soldiers of the village  or family history!
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: andywilkins1964 on Saturday 26 September 15 05:02 BST (UK)
Hi,

Is this book still available ?

I'd love to see it, one of my family is remembered on the memorial at Harlestone.

Andy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: seahall on Saturday 26 September 15 16:47 BST (UK)
Welcome to Rootschat  :)

Andy you could get this at the Northampton Library.

I have it who was your relation.

Sandy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: andywilkins1964 on Saturday 26 September 15 20:17 BST (UK)
Hi Sandy,

Thank you for the welcome & for replying to my letter. I've only just found this site, it's superb.   
I'm related to the York family of Harlestone - my mums maiden name was York.

I'll try Northampton library this week.

Andy
 
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: andywilkins1964 on Saturday 26 September 15 20:34 BST (UK)
Hi Sandy,

I forgot,

John Walter York (1882-1915)

Andy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: seahall on Sunday 27 September 15 15:32 BST (UK)
Hi Andy.

I have just looked at my (book signed by Maureen) and there are 2 pages on John.

Do you have a picture of his headstone.

Sandy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: andywilkins1964 on Sunday 27 September 15 16:03 BST (UK)
Hi Sandy,

Yes i have a picture of all the York graves that i could find at Harlestone. Nearly got hit by a few stray golf balls !

I don't know much about John apart from the obvious. He died of wounds, i think, back in England.

Could you confirm the title of the book please.

Thank you,

Andy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: seahall on Sunday 27 September 15 16:06 BST (UK)
Hi Andy.

I will scan it in a moment.

Sandy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: seahall on Sunday 27 September 15 16:14 BST (UK)
It was quicker to take a picture.  :)

There is no ISBN no and I think only so many copies were made.

The author's name is Maureen Basford.
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: andywilkins1964 on Sunday 27 September 15 18:09 BST (UK)
Nice one Sandy.

I'll head down there this week.

Thanks for your kindness.

Andy
Title: Re: Harlestone War Memorial Book Launch
Post by: andywilkins1964 on Thursday 01 October 15 22:28 BST (UK)
Just to wrap this up, Northampton Library does not have a copy of Maureen Basford's book but there is a copy at NRO.
NRO were able to contact Maureen for me & i'm now the proud owner of my own copy.

Thanks all,

Andy