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Very detailed social history of Bulford, a village in Wiltshire, England, through the nineteenth century, when it changed from an agricultural community to a military garrison. Themes include religious nonconformity and papermaking, and the book includes detailed histories of prominent village families.

As the bombs start to fall over southern England the Mason family try on their gas-masks and take to the air-raid shelter. Wartime life in Salisbury becomes one of shortages, 'make do and mend', and tedious restrictions. When their father leaves for service overseas Tim embarks on a series of adventures, mishaps and near escapes with his brother and friends. The dangers and tragedies of war, followed by the celebration of peace, are vividly po...

The story of a newspaper like no other, written and printed every week for over forty years in the remote South Wiltshire village of Bowerchalke by its remarkable vicar, the Revd Edward Collett. Rex Sawyer, acclaimed Wiltshire author, lived for many years in Collett's former vicarage and found the remains of his printing activities, among much else, buried in the garden. The discovery led him to search out the newspapers and to reveal the fasc...

Social history of the city of Salisbury, Wiltshire, first published in 1983. First hardback edition as a print-on-demand title, reprint of 1987 corrected edition.

The Author takes a journey through the accounts of many musical events in Cheltenham over more than two centuries, and writes about those that he believes were important inestablishing the foundation upon which Cheltenham became home to a music festival of national importance.

Riverwatch is a celebration and insight into the wonders of Britain's diverse river life as it changes with the turn of the seasons. It comprises a collection of vignettes about nature revealing itself month by month to the patient river-watcher, touching upon the many values that rivers confer upon us and pausing for some deeper musings en route. These observations and insights are gleaned from a lifetime in thrall to rivers, enriched by many...

Comprehensive illustrated history of Sutton Veny, a village and parish near Warminster in south Wiltshire, England, produced as a collaborative effort by a group of local residents.

Alternative' history of Frome, a town in Somerset, south-west England, known for its idiosyncratic approach to culture and local government, and its vibrant social life.

New edition of William Beckford's first published work, of 1780, with introduction by Robert J. Gemmett, and annotations, illustrations and a bibliography. The work is a satire which criticizes the excesses of schools of painting, particularly the Dutch and Flemish, and an extended parody of prominent biographies of artists.

Facsimile reprint of a 1922 publication describing the role of Swindon (south-west England) in World War One, including lists of servicemen killed and of those who served.

Alphabetical list of those who died during World War II from Swindon and the surrounding district of Wiltshire, with lists of prisoners of war and those awarded medals for gallantry.

Fictional account of an episode in the reign of Athelstan which took place partly in and around Frome in 934 AD, followed by extensive factual commentary and discussion.

Detailed history of rugby football matches played by teams, other than the Gloucester Rugby club itself, at the club's ground, Kingsholm in Gloucester. Sequel to Kingsholm, Castle Grim: home of Gloucester Rugby (2016).

Spanning forty years of scholarship and discovery, Roman Britain the Frontier Province brings together twenty significant articles by Mark Hassall. Presented in four parts, encompassing early military history, the frontier, the province, and later military history, the work incorporates a diversity of subjects including the army, administration, towns, religion, education, and trade. This collection serves as a valuable and broad-ranging resou...

The Penruddock Rising against Cromwell in 1655 captured Salisbury but was soon put down. This episode - scarcely remembered despite giving rise to rule by the Major-Generals - provides insights into political plotting and hence the nature of the Interregnum. A narrative opening is followed by a survey of material evidence remaining from the period and by a deeply-researched family history of one of the three principals - a sort of 'who-done-it...

This is a very rare survival - a contemporary diary from Bletchley Park, kept by a man for whom conversation was the essential oil of daily life, both inside and outside the office. Basil Cottle arrived at Bletchley Park in September 1943, after medical discharge from the Army. He worked in Hut 6 (Block D) on Enigma material, staying on after VE day to work on Albanian, before a long career at the University of Bristol. Well aware of BP securi...

This is a very rare survival - a contemporary diary from Bletchley Park, kept by a man for whom conversation was the essential oil of daily life, both inside and outside the office. Basil Cottle arrived at Bletchley Park in September 1943, after medical discharge from the Army. He worked in Hut 6 (Block D) on Enigma material, staying on after VE day to work on Albanian, before a long career at the University of Bristol. Well aware of BP securi...

A light hearted account of life in an English country house in the late 1900s and early 2000s, where the Guise family (one of the oldest families in England) lived - deeply committed to their local community. . . and probably the last time the house will ever be used as a family home.

A compendium of detailed historical information about 270 premises in Salisbury that are or have been inns, alehouses, taverns, public houses and beerhouses, with explanations of terms, a reprint of a series of 19th-century articles about old inns of Salisbury, cross-references and notes.