A remarkable capsule of family history — this mid-19th century Bible, published by the British and Foreign Bible Society, offers a rich genealogical register for the Perry, Beaman, Clamp and Sutton families, spanning more than 100 years.

The family register is headed by Peter Perry who we understand to be of Ironbridge, Telford (Shropshire), and his wife Elizabeth Richards, then their six children with full birth-dates — followed by entries for some of their grandchildren.

A compact volume (approx. 24 × 15 × 6 cm, ca. 1.5 kg) that holds more than just text: it holds lives, memories and links between families (Perry, Beaman, Clamp, Sutton) across nearly a century.

For genealogists, local‐history enthusiasts or family-heritage seekers, the Family Bible is far more than a religious text: it’s a primary source. The handwritten entries provide direct links between ancestors and descendants, their dates and associations. The combination of surnames - Perry, Beaman, Clamp, Sutton - may open new lines of investigation for those researching Shropshire, West Midlands or wider UK family-networks.

It’s also a tangible piece of social history: family-Bibles like this were often treasured, passed down through generations, and bear witness to the flow of time, the growth of families, and the community networks that sustained them.

While used, it retains substantial integrity: the register pages are legible, the binding is original (publisher listed as The British and Foreign Bible Society) and the overall size and weight reflect a sturdy survival for its age.

The presence of later entries (births up to 1942) shows that the volume remained in use across generations.