The History of Rode, Somerset

and old pictures arranged in the form of a walking tour around the village. The images and accompanying dialogue provide a fascinating insight into Rode’s eventful history. Included are a timeline of the village, family trees of wealthier past residents and a map outlining the walk.

The book is published by ‘The Heart of Rode’ Committee at £6.95. Available from the author, 01373-830928, Rode Post Office or by mail order from Camden MSS, Barrow Farm, Rode, Frome, BA11 6PS, tel. +44(0)1373-830151, online www.camdenmin.co.uk @ £8.80 post paid.

All profits will go to ‘The Heart of Rode’ appeal in support of St. Lawrence Church, probably the oldest building in the village.

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Condensed history Reference documents Pictures Newspaper articles Audio records Maps Churches and chapels Clubs and institutes Families Farms Houses Individuals Inns and pubs Mills and factories Rural environment Schools and halls Shops Social history	Welcome to the Rode History website. The purpose of this site is to provide information on the history of the village of Rode in Somerset, England. The site is in the form of a catalogue of references to documents, newspaper articles, books and pictures containing information about the village and its inhabitants. The catalogue is divided into the categories listed on the left and these are further subdivided as necessary. To use the catalogue just click on a category of interest in the list on the left and then make further selections as necessary to find references about a specific subject. Links are also provided to the content of some of the referenced documents. Details and pictures of historical features can also be obtained on the Somerset Heritage Environment Record (HER) website. The site contains a map of Somerset showing the location of all the known historical features in the county,including listed buildings. Click on this link to the HER site. Then click on "View sites on a map". Use the direction and zoom tools to navigate across the map to Rode and click on the sites of interest. Log in to the site to get more detail-its quick and simple. If you find an error on this website, or you have any information which you would be happy to have included or linked, please contact Peter Harris on 01373 830928 or by email pandaharris@dsl.pipex.com Last revised 16/11/2011 with announcement of: BRAND NEW BOOK ON RODE VILLAGE. ‘A Pictorial History Of Rode - where Mr Whicher had his suspicions’ by Peter Harris, contains over 50 pages with 80+ rare and old pictures arranged in the form of a walking tour around the village. The images and accompanying dialogue provide a fascinating insight into Rode’s eventful history. Included are a timeline of the village, family trees of wealthier past residents and a map outlining the walk. The book is published by ‘The Heart of Rode’ Committee at £6.95. Available from the author, 01373-830928, Rode Post Office or by mail order from Camden MSS, Barrow Farm, Rode, Frome, BA11 6PS, tel. +44(0)1373-830151, online www.camdenmin.co.uk @ £8.80 post paid. All profits will go to ‘The Heart of Rode’ appeal in support of St. Lawrence Church, probably the oldest building in the village.