The Parish Registers Of Glynde Sussex Baptisms 1560-1812 Burials 1558-1812 Marriages 1559-1812

The Parish Registers of Glynde, Sussex (Baptisms 1560-1812, Burials 1558-1812, Marriages 1559-1812)

Unlock the Echoes of Centuries in the Shadow of the South Downs

Step through the mists of time and into the heart of historic Sussex. For the first time, meticulously transcribed and presented in one invaluable volume, are the complete parish registers of Glynde. Spanning over 250 years of turbulent and transformative history, these are not mere lists of names; they are the whispered stories of your ancestors, the very fabric of a community carved from the chalky soil of the Downs.

A Genealogist’s Cornerstone

This essential resource provides an unbroken chain of primary source data for anyone tracing their roots in Glynde or the wider Sussex region. Within these pages, you will find:

Baptisms (1560-1812): Discover the first entries of generations, from the late Tudor period through the Elizabethan era, the English Civil War, and into the Georgian age. See your family’s story begin.

Marriages (1559-1812): Witness the unions that shaped families and fortunes. Find the bonds between your ancestors, recorded in the parish church for over two and a half centuries.

Burials (1558-1812): Honour the lives of those who came before. These records mark the end of life’s journey, often during times of plague, famine, and war, providing a poignant link to the struggles and endurance of your forebears.

Where History Meets Legend

To walk through the records of Glynde is to walk through a landscape steeped in myth. As you trace your family’s names, imagine the world they knew:

The Legend of St. Wulfrida: The very church of St. Mary’s, where these rites were performed, stands on ancient ground. Local legend tells of St. Wulfrida, a Saxon abbess, who was said to have fled a forced marriage by hiding in a hollow log. Did your ancestors pray at the altar dedicated to this resourceful and saintly woman, seeking her strength?

Tales of the South Downs Smugglers: Glynde’s proximity to the coast and its hidden, shadowy lanes made it a perfect haven for the infamous Sussex smugglers. As you read the names of the men buried in the 18th century, you might be looking at the records of a "free trader" who once brandished a pistol against the King's men on a moonless night, bringing contraband brandy and lace up from the coves.

The Devil’s Dyke: From the high ground of Glynde, your ancestors could look north towards the vast, dramatic scar of the Devil’s Dyke. Legend says the Devil himself dug this great chasm in a single night, hoping to flood the pious Weald of Sussex with sea water. He was thwarted by an old woman who lit a candle, causing a cockerel to crow, making the Devil believe dawn was breaking. He fled, leaving his great work unfinished. Did your 17th-century ancestors tell their children this tale as they looked out over the Downs?

Ghosts of Glynde Place: The magnificent Elizabethan manor of Glynde Place has watched over the village for centuries. Its history is filled with stories of the great families who lived there, but local lore also speaks of spectral figures seen in its grounds and a "Grey Lady" who walks the ancient corridors. The labourers, servants, and tenants recorded in these registers were the lifeblood of the manor, their own stories intertwined with its grand, and sometimes ghostly, history.

More Than a Record—A Legacy

"The Parish Registers of Glynde" is more than a data set. It is a key that unlocks the world of your ancestors—a world of Saxon saints, defiant smugglers, and devilish legends. It’s a chance to see your family names not just as entries in a book, but as part of the living, breathing story of a quintessential English village.

Don't just research your family history. Relive it.