Welcome
Colton is a small village in Staffordshire, a mile North of Rugeley. It boasts a long and vibrant history, with many people, traditions and buildings of historic merit.

This web site has been produced by the Colton History Society with the help of the Local Heritage Initiative. It has been created to share the work of the group with the villagers and with anyone else who has an interest in the area.

We have presented the information we have researched as themes that are listed in the menu to the left, or from the links below.

We hope you enjoy the visit and welcome your views and contributions.

Recent additions: A guided walk through Colton village

 
Image: View of the entrance to the village of Colton
The Village as you enter over Moreton Brook. This is a 19th. Century photograph from the History Society Archives.
Book Cover

History Society Book Launch Photographs.

The book launch was a great success, many copies were sold and the accompanying exhibition was well received.

Photos of the event can be found here.

The book can now be purchased via this web site by clicking here.


Colton - History of a Staffordshire Village
We have launched a new wiki about Colton Village. In time it will be the repository for information and qestions about people, events and buildings within the village. It is also the place where questions, corrections and information about the Colton book can be found.
      
  Sickness and Health
Find out about the health of our Victorian ancestors.		   People of Note
The famous, the infamous, rich and the the not so rich, all from Colton!		   History of the Village
A history that goes back to well before the Norman Conquest.
  Religion
The village church is a key aspect of the story of Colton, find out why...		   Buildings of Note
A village this old has many buildings of historic importance.		   Maps
For an overview of Colton and area through the ages.
  Education & Employment
Find out how the village has learnt and earned over the centuries...		   Events
The Society has a programme of evening lectures for 2007/8.		   News
The Society has recently been awarded a grant from the LHI.
  The Society
Find out about the Colton History Society and how you can make history!		   Links
Follow this link to further links of historical relevance and interest!		   Contact
Have you enjoyed this web site? Do you have a question? Let us know!
 

 
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2004 - 2008

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