EDITORIAL NOTE 



Since the publication of the second volume of the Victoria History oj 

 the County oj Northampton nearly a quarter of a century has elapsed. 

 The war and post-war difficulties put a stop to historical research and 

 caused the History to fall into abeyance for many years. The two local 

 editors, the Rev. R. M. Serjeantson, a scholar and a clergyman beloved 

 by all who knew him, and Sir William Ryland D. Adkins, an enthusiastic 

 supporter of historical research, have both passed away. It was not until 

 1925 that the late Mr. James Manfield, in order to resuscitate the History 

 of Northamptonshire, undertook to guarantee the cost of the publication 

 of this volume. Mr. Manlield died before the work on the History had 

 been begun, and his widow and executors have generously carried out 

 his intention. It is hoped that this volume may prove a suitable memorial 

 of his appreciation of local history and a fitting tribute to his liberality. 



The Editor desires to express his thanks to the many helpers who 

 have added so much to the completeness and accuracy of the work: To 

 the Duke of Buccleuch for giving access to his valuable collections of 

 early deeds, which has assisted in elucidating the descents of many 

 manors. To Miss Joan Wake, for her untiring help in overcoming 

 difficulties and in obtaining local information. To Mr. J. A. Gotch, 

 Mr. L. M. Gotch, Professor A. Hamilton Thompson, Mr. H. F. Traylen, 

 Major Christopher A. Markham, Mr. W. Talbot Brown, Mr. G. D. 

 Hardinge-Tyler, Mr. Leslie T. Moore, and the Ven. Archdeacon A. I. 

 Greaves for the loan of plans and information regarding architectural 

 details. To the executors of the late Rev. R. M. Serjeantson for the 

 use of the valuable notes relating to the manors and churches collected 

 by Mr. Serjeantson. To Mr. W. R. Kew, the town clerk of North- 

 ampton ; Mr. Reginald W. Brown, librarian of the Public Library, 

 Northampton ; Mr. W. T. Mellows, the town clerk of Peterborough ; 

 Messrs. Nicholl Manisty and Co., solicitors to the Duke of Buccleuch ; 

 Mr. Hubert Elliot, his agent ; and Mr. L. M. Hewlett, for information 

 relating to the history of Northampton and manorial descents. 



The Editor also wishes to acknowledge the assistance he has received 

 fron. those who have supplied him with local information and help with 

 regard to illustrations : The Right Rev. Mgr. Canon J. H. Ashmole, 

 Mr. T. W. Buckley, Mr. G. H. Capron, Mr. George E. Cove, the late 

 Mr. E. J. H. Felce, Mr. J. T. Foskett, Canon H. K. Fry, the Rev. H. B. 

 Gottwaltz, the late Mrs. Mary C. Hall, the Rev. A. S. Hazel, the Rev. 

 C. H. L. Hopper, Mrs. G. Ward Hunt, Captain Ward Hunt, R.N., the 



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