Archived Extracts

Newspapers, Posters, Leaflets and Books

Indexed here are some interesting transcriptions taken from local press reports. Family held clippings have been kindly sent and most gratefully received. There are instances where a single paragraph or sentence exposes a small clue in piecing together our local history, including names of Huthwaite families. When ever possible the original dating, author or publisher will be given. This not only aids contextual verification of what are believed being true facts, but also allows transcribed accuracy with checks on any copyright.

This collection finds small topics which alone add historic interest, but these original reports largely provide a useful reference when expanding coverage across many subjects. Progress is slowly made to transcribe all found press columns giving relevant mention of Huthwaite developments from each years edition. The inclusion of obituary and marriage announcements will also hopefully assist families genealogy research.

Please note:- while attempting completely accurate transcriptions, editing out irrelevant wording is simply to shorten lengthier columns - these often reflect old styled punctuation, use of previously accepted spelling variations, plus inevitable inclusion of some typing errors, while great care is taken reproducing all names.

The Free Press archives - Sutton-in-Ashfield Library

Shown above is the Free Press Office when last stood at Sutton-in-Ashfield. First started behind a shop of Lowe Street, it covered a century of changes, once providing much of our localised news. Earlier, lesser known Sutton publications were short lived. Current Huthwaite events are now mainly found covered weekly by the Ashfield Chad newspaper based in Mansfield. Using modern technology to also publish website updates, whereas many newspaper publishers were merged or closed before any internet competition.

The internet does however provide new links and leads towards finding further newspaper archives beyond those held among Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire county libraries. Mr Trev Ashmore has most helpfully revealed Huthwaite coverage in articles published by The Derby Mercury. Other printers may yet be found, but while accessing and accurate transcription of records proves a time consuming and costly affair, the following table helps list all known newspapers holding potential for future historic research.

Archived Publications	Year Span	Public Availability
Derby Mercury	1732 - 1928	British Library Website
Nottingham Mercury	1825 - 1852
Sherwood Gatherer	1844 - 1846
Midland Gazette	1846 - 1985
The Notts. Free Press	1885 - 1986	Sutton-in-Ashfield Library
Sutton Times
Mansfield Reporter
The Recorder Mansfield & Sutton	1978 - 1986
Mansfield & North Notts Advertiser	1871 - 1952
Mansfield & Ashfield Chad	1952 Current	Website Chad.co.uk