History

Bishopstone History - just hover your mouse over the thumbnails below.

• The village photo archive contains historical photographs covering the different parts of the village. These show the makeup of those areas and their houses with descriptions of the history.

• A page about the Arts Society (NADFAS) church recording project, which compiled a detailed record of the contents of St John the Baptist Church in 2017.

• A transcription, with illustrations, of a record of the church architecture compiled in 1845.

• A photo archive of the celebrations in the village to mark the Queen’s Jubilee in 2012.

• Photo archives of other recent village events

A separate note sets out the incredible story of Mary and William Blackmore.

The Story of Mary and William Blackmore.

Click on the button below to read the story of Mary and William Blackmore.