The Hampshire Family Historian | Vol.48 No.3 | December 2021

Book Review

Worldham Park and King Edward’s Hill

by Jane Hurst ISBN 978-1-9996872-3-6

HGS member Jane Hurst, who is leader of our Alton Group, has written much about Alton and its environs over several years. Her latest book, Worldham Park and King Edward’s Hill concentrates on East Worldham and its park Worldham Park. Jane’s in depth and early research into this area begins with the very first mention of a park at East Worldham in a document from Selborne Priory dated c.1240-60 mentioning James de Accangre (Oakhanger) and John de Venuz. The land holdings, with names dates and illustrations, are explored. The land holdings, with names, maps, dates, and illustrations and photographs, are then explored in detail up to the 1830s. The sources used are identified and there is a main index and of people and places. The centre page contains a very clear map detailing the original lands and the land added to the park by Edward III. This excellently researched forty page book is an informative reference book for anyone who is searching early records or whose family surname is associated with the area. It also

serves as an interesting read on the development and changes in the park area over several hundred years. A copy of Jane’s book is available to see on the HGS shelves at HRO and can also be bought by contacting her at: janehurst1@gmail.com price £3 plus £1pp or from the Curtis Museum. Chris Pavey HGS Research Manager

Are you looking for that elusive family history book? Or one on local history? Perhaps we can help – contact Elaine at bookstall@hgs-online.org.uk

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