A story related by Charlies to Samuel Pepys has Charles II talking to a smith in Bromsgrove: see, for instance Fea 1908, p. 236 who however acknowledges that the King forgot the name of the "village" and the place name does not appear in the original notes; other recent research indicates the identification with Bromsgrove may be a mistake.[36] See Escape of Charles II Fea, Allan (1908), The flight of the king, London: Methuen, OCLC4871077, OL24614752M
The union is mentioned as disbanded by Sherard 1897, p. 83 Sherard, Robert Harborough (1897). "The Nailmakers". The White Slaves of England: Being True Pictures of Certain Social Conditions in the Kingdom of England in the Year 1897. London: James Bowden. pp. 81–107. OL7094447M.
The book (Sherard 1897) was a collection of essays by Sherard previously published in the socialist-leaning Pearson's Magazine. Sherard, Robert Harborough (1897). "The Nailmakers". The White Slaves of England: Being True Pictures of Certain Social Conditions in the Kingdom of England in the Year 1897. London: James Bowden. pp. 81–107. OL7094447M.
Gordon 1917, p. 356 Gordon, Alexander (1917), "Spilsbury, John M.A.", Freedom after ejection: a review (1690–1692) of Presbyterian and Congregational nonconformity in England and Wales, Manchester: University Press, p. 356 – read page 356 at archive.org
Jones 1849, p. 259; see also Calamy 1713, pp. 772–3 Jones, John Andrews (1849), "Francis Spilsbury", Bunhill memorials, London: James Paul, pp. 259–260, OL19672792M Calamy, Edmund (1713), "Bromsgrove, Mr John Spilsbury MA", An account of the ministers, lecturers, masters, and fellows of colleges and schoolmasters: who were ejected or silenced after the Restoration in 1660, by or before, the Act of Uniformity., vol. 1, London: Printed for J. Lawrence, pp. 772–73; read page 772 at archive.org
Calamy 1713, pp. 772–3 Calamy, Edmund (1713), "Bromsgrove, Mr John Spilsbury MA", An account of the ministers, lecturers, masters, and fellows of colleges and schoolmasters: who were ejected or silenced after the Restoration in 1660, by or before, the Act of Uniformity., vol. 1, London: Printed for J. Lawrence, pp. 772–73; read page 772 at archive.org
Humphreys 1919, p. 120 Humphreys, John (1919). "Forest of Feckenham". Transactions and Proceedings. 45. Birmingham and Warwickshire Archaeology Society: 115–132.
A story related by Charlies to Samuel Pepys has Charles II talking to a smith in Bromsgrove: see, for instance Fea 1908, p. 236 who however acknowledges that the King forgot the name of the "village" and the place name does not appear in the original notes; other recent research indicates the identification with Bromsgrove may be a mistake.[36] See Escape of Charles II Fea, Allan (1908), The flight of the king, London: Methuen, OCLC4871077, OL24614752M
The union is mentioned as disbanded by Sherard 1897, p. 83 Sherard, Robert Harborough (1897). "The Nailmakers". The White Slaves of England: Being True Pictures of Certain Social Conditions in the Kingdom of England in the Year 1897. London: James Bowden. pp. 81–107. OL7094447M.
The book (Sherard 1897) was a collection of essays by Sherard previously published in the socialist-leaning Pearson's Magazine. Sherard, Robert Harborough (1897). "The Nailmakers". The White Slaves of England: Being True Pictures of Certain Social Conditions in the Kingdom of England in the Year 1897. London: James Bowden. pp. 81–107. OL7094447M.
The building was listed, but eventually was allowed to fall derelict and was demolished. It is pictured in Awdry 1981, p. 114 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Richards 1981, p. 25 Richards, Alan (1981). "A town trail". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. pp. 9–40. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Jones 1849, p. 259; see also Calamy 1713, pp. 772–3 Jones, John Andrews (1849), "Francis Spilsbury", Bunhill memorials, London: James Paul, pp. 259–260, OL19672792M Calamy, Edmund (1713), "Bromsgrove, Mr John Spilsbury MA", An account of the ministers, lecturers, masters, and fellows of colleges and schoolmasters: who were ejected or silenced after the Restoration in 1660, by or before, the Act of Uniformity., vol. 1, London: Printed for J. Lawrence, pp. 772–73; read page 772 at archive.org
Briggs 1981 Briggs, Jonathan (1981). "The Watermills of Bromsgrove". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Briggs 1981, pp. 78–9 Briggs, Jonathan (1981). "The Watermills of Bromsgrove". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Briggs 1981, pp. 80–81 Briggs, Jonathan (1981). "The Watermills of Bromsgrove". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Briggs 1981, p. 81 Briggs, Jonathan (1981). "The Watermills of Bromsgrove". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Kings 1981, pp. 84–86 Kings, Bill (1981). "Nailmaking". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Kings 1981, pp. 88–90 Kings, Bill (1981). "Nailmaking". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Kings 1981, pp. 89–90 Kings, Bill (1981). "Nailmaking". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Kings 1981, pp. 83–91; Calcraft 1888 Kings, Bill (1981). "Nailmaking". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M. Calcraft, Henry G. (1888). "Report as to the Condition of Nail Makers and Small Chain Makers in South Staffordshire and East Worcestershire, by the Labour Correspondent of the Board of Trade". Parliamentary Papers. XCI (385).
Kings 1981, pp. 85 Kings, Bill (1981). "Nailmaking". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Burman 1981, pp. 97–98 Burman, John (1981). Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, pp. 102–5 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, p. 102 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, pp. 102–4 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, pp. 108–9 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, pp. 112–13 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, pp. 113–14 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
Awdry 1981, p. 115 Awdry, Rev W (1981). "Bromsgrove and the Lickey Incline: the railway revolution". In Foster, John (ed.). Bygone Bromsgrove: an illustrated story of the town in days gone by. Bromsgrove Society. ISBN9780950947143. OL19606374M.
The size of the parish and location of the church has led to suggestions that it was of minster status, although this is now disputed, see for instance Dyer 2000, pp. 10–11. Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
The Anglo-Saxon Chronicle mentions a royal fort at Bremesbyrig in 910, but it is uncertain whether this can be identified with Bromsgrove. Dyer 2000, p. 11 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
A story related by Charlies to Samuel Pepys has Charles II talking to a smith in Bromsgrove: see, for instance Fea 1908, p. 236 who however acknowledges that the King forgot the name of the "village" and the place name does not appear in the original notes; other recent research indicates the identification with Bromsgrove may be a mistake.[36] See Escape of Charles II Fea, Allan (1908), The flight of the king, London: Methuen, OCLC4871077, OL24614752M
Dyer 2000, p. 11 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 8–9 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 4–5 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 12–13 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 13–14 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 19–21 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 18–19 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 22–23 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 24–25 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 25–26 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, p. 18; see map Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 37–8 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, p. 29 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 49–50 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 28–29 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, p. 31 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, p. 32 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 51–52 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, p. 52 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, p. 45 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 42–47 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.
Dyer 2000, pp. 47–54 Dyer, Christopher (2000). Bromsgrove: a small town in Worcestershire in the Middle Ages. Occasional Publications. Vol. 9. Worcestershire Historical Society. ISSN0140-9913.