Articles and books about Coleorton heritage and social history
Members of the Group have written a number of articles about their particular interest and research into Coleorton history. We regularly contribute to St Mary's Church magazine which is published monthly (sign up to receive magazine by email >>).
We also contribute to free local magazine Community Voice. The August 2026 article is "The Elusive Coleorton Clockmaker" Read the article here >>
See other articles from Coleorton Heritage Group >>
Booklets about Coleorton
Booklets written and published in-house.
- "Time to Remember": memories of childhood and school days - £2
- Coleorton's Napoleonic Volunteers of 1803-1804 - £2
- A History of the Peters Family and Bauble Manufacture in Moor Lane, Coleorton - £2
- Coleorton at War: World War 2 memories of Coleorton residents - £3.50
- Coleorton Colliery (The Bug & Wink) an industrial and social history of the site - £3.50
Available at “Sleuthing” coffee mornings and other heritage events, or contact Terry Ward at terryjward@aol.com). We're currently collecting stories and memories for a second issue. If you would like to contribute your own story get in touch with Terry to find out more.
Coleorton 2026 Calendar
12 colour photos of places in and around Coleorton. Makes a great Christmas present for friends and family who have moved away.
Calendar sales raise a little bit of money to help with our various events, research activities and publications.
Coleorton 2026 Calendars are now £3 each - available at Heritage Group events, for collection from Coleorton Heritage Group locally or by post (add postage) . To order contact Sandra on 01530 440000 or email enquiries@coleortonheritage.org.uk
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"Memories of Coleorton" Book
Coleorton Heritage Group has published an updated edition of the book "Memories of Coleorton - Reminiscences of the Residents" first published in November 2015 with recent updates. Local residents relate their memories of childhood and growing up in Coleorton. The book is hardback with colour and black-and white photos.
This book is now out of print.