| | History of the Village Colton has witnessed many events and given birth to and housed many people of note over its long history. Members of the Society have spent many thousands of hours researching local people, places and events that have had an impact on the lives of others, whether in Colton or further a field. Currently, we have organised the resulting articles which are listed below. Please click on a name to see the full article. Maybe one of these people is a relative! We welcome any further information you may have about this person and invite you to make contact with us to tell us more. |
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Some important families were Lords of the Manors in Colton through the centuries. Perhaps one of them is an ancestor of yours! Click here for the full article.
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| A Short History of the Village People and events that have played a part in Colton's long history. (click here) |
The Manors of Colton Who were the lords of the manor? (click here) |
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| Bronze Age Evidence in Colton Local finds reveal evidence of Bronze Age activity. (click here) |
Colton in the 17th. & 18th. centuries Some interesting incidents involving Colton residents. (click here) |
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| Saxon and Norman Colton What the Domesday book had to say about Colton. (click here) |
Colton in the 19th. & 20th. centuries |
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| Medieval Colton What we know went on in the middle ages in Colton. (click here) |
Colton Today Colton now and its hopes for the future. (click here) |