Margaret Rees lived in the village for most of her life and studied its history and the social conditions relevant to its times. She wrote research papers and collected articles and writings from many sources.

This archive is the result of her many years of work and offers fascinating insights into the history of the village.

The files are available to view and/or download by clicking on the links below: –

• Births, marriages and deaths in Shillington 1602 – 1644
• The effect of the Reformation on the Church in Shillington
• Churches in Shillington in the c. 19th
• Bedfordshire Churches in the c. 19th
• Farming in Shillington 1056 – 1349
• Prosperity and decline in c.19th Shillington