PARISH HISTORY SERIES VOLUME 1
Parish Church of St.Mary, Alderley

The contents of this 2 CD Set brings to you a historical look at the Parish Church of St.Mary, Alderley. There are Christenings, Marriages and Burials dating back to 1629 and in part, through
to 1941 (where available). The discs also contain Churchwarden's Accounts, Constable's Accounts, Overseers of the Poor and Poor Rate Assesments which provide an interesting view of the day to day workings of this ancient Parish taken from numerous Church Registers.

Cost: £12.00 + p&p

"MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS"

"The Macclesfield District of East Cheshire"

The CD contains the inscriptions commemorating 74,000 individuals appearing on about 24,000 gravestones. These inscriptions have been gathered over the years by the Macclesfield Ferrets, the Family History Society of Cheshire and the North Cheshire Family History Society.

Of particular interest to St.Mary, is the inclusion of all our own inscriptions and that of St.Catherine, Birtles, Over Alderley Methodist Church, and Alderley Edge Cemetery.

Cost: £12.00 + p&p

THE TREASURES OF NETHER ALDERLEY & GREAT WARFORD

The area contained within the Parish of St.Mary is rich in history. Man first arrived here over 4000 years ago. Later the Roman's came and left their marks on the landscape in their serach for lead and copper. The Saxons settled in the area, attracted by the rich arable land, good water supply and of course the lead and copper. During the 11th century, the Saxon settlement and the many small farms in the area were totally destroyed by the forces of William the Conqueror.

Two hundred years later that Parish of Nether Alderley was established, parts of the present church date from the same time in the early Medieval period. Later the Stanley family became the Lords of the Manor and established over the next three centuries a large and prosperous estate. The dominance of the Stanleys over such a long period of time came to an abrupt end just before the Second World War.

In addition to visiting many historic buildings we also meet people whose families have live here for centuries. They recall stories and experiences which clearly illustrate how life has changed for everyone during the last hundred years.

Cost: DVD format: £15+ p&p; Video format: £12.50 + p&p

CHURCH BROCHURE

The full colour brochure is beautifully presented and spans the centuries from the Church's early beginnings to present day.
It also includes an in-depth history of the relationship of the Stanley family to Alderley and its Church.

Cost: £2.50 + p&p

20 FAVOURITE SERMONS
and the
Uncle Eustace / Darren Letters

written by Rev.Dr W.G.Bowness

Gary has kindly given us permission to reproduce 20 of his favourite sermons.

Also included in the book are 20 letters written by Uncle Eustace to his nephew Darren, a Curate in an Inner City Parish in the
North West of England.

Cost: £12.00 + p&p

ST MARY'S CHURCH JIGSAW

This Wentworth wooden puzzle is a premium quality traditional gift. It is cut in the classic Victorian style, in which every piece is a different shape and selected pieces are cut in shapes that may reflect the image. These 'whimsies' were so called because Victorian puzzle cutters included the shapes 'on a whim'.
Every puzzle offers a stylish, stunningly crafted gift that will last a lifetime and provide pleasure to generations.

Cost: £15.00 + p&p