Walter Nourse "History of Newent" c.1715-1725 (General)

by John Evans, Friday, March 21, 2025, 08:57 (14 days ago)

I am aware of a manuscript by Walter Nourse Titled 'History of Newent', c.1715-1725 and that Gloucester Archives have a typed copy by Edward Conder @1900. I have found a copy of a map of Newent drawn by Elizabth Condor in 1725 based on the manuscript of Nourse which provides very interesting detail of the area.

Does anyone know if there is a PDF copy of this manuscript available online. If not has anyone accessed the manuscript and can give a bit more detail about what it may contain so that I can decide if it is worth travelling to the Archives from mancheseter area to view myself.

I am looking for references to the Forty/Fortey family of Newent and Dymock. I have been able to document the family there from 1522 onwards but still have few gaps that I would like to close.

Many thanks.
John