Local History

The Crossing Under the Town: A Walker's Hunt for Old Fordbridge

Fordbridge was a crossing before it was a town. This gentle mile-and-a-half walk follows the old ford through street names, worn stones and half-forgotten maps—and asks what the crossing actually looked like.

Nov 8, 2026

The Name on the Clock Tower: Solving the Riddle of Edith Hartley

Almost everyone in Fordbridge has stood under the Town Hall clock at some point. Very few could tell you who Edith Hartley was, despite her name being on the plaque in letters you can read from the pavement. We went through the archives, the census returns and the family stories to see what actually holds up.

Nov 8, 2026