Historical Events

These posts give more detail of historical events or periods of time that affected the village. Use the search functionality at the top of the page to find information about specific topics.

WWII - Maugersbury Manor

Thanks to Geoffrey Fisher (1931 - 2023) for these memories: - Maugersbury Manor was requisitioned by the British Army in about 1940....

WWII - Preparation for D-Day

The following is an extract from “A Step Back in Time” written by Pat Holmes. Pat’s book captured the memories of John Fisher who was...

WWII - The Bailey Family

Between 1936 and 1947, Col Percy James Bailey DSO, OBE & Mrs Dorothy Bailey rented The Rock House from the Lord of the Manor. Of their...

World War II

Other Historical Events

World War I

A short history of the Chamberlayne Family is included under the heading "People" Information on Rupert Henry Ingles-Chamberlayne can be...

1776 Enclosures Act

The map below shows the Maugersbury area at the time of the 1776 Enclosures Act. The second map shows an enlarged view of specifically...