Local History Guides History Groups Events Publications Links to other sites

 

On-line histories of Ampthill

Andrew Underwood's history of Ampthill

written in 1997 for the 'Ampthill Town Guide' (hard copy available from Mid Beds District Council)

Ampthill History pages @ ampthill.org.uk

provided by Mark Smith, an Ampthill resident

A consise history of Ampthill 

 

Other Websites

Henry VIII & the Tudors website

Ampthill's 'castle' is no longer visable, however it was used by Henry VIII & Katherine of Aragon was required to wait here while Henry arranged a divorce at nearby Dunstable.

'Masquerade' website

Ampthill Park was the resting place for Kit Williams jewelled hare, the prize in his popular early 1980s book.

 

This site is designed & maintained by Barry Dackombe for Ampthill History Forum