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Literary Surrey

A lively exploration of the time spent and work written in Surrey by authors from John Evelyn and Fanny Burney to H.G. Wells and E.M. Forster. Special chapters on Country Writers, Box Hill and the River Mole, Children's Writers (up to Jacqueline Wilson) and "The Quill and the Sword" (Surrey writers in times of war). Contains suggestions for further reading and details about places to visit . Illus...

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No Toys for the Boys

Further recollections of growing up in Liphook, Longmoor and griggs Green - published by the Bramshott & Liphook Preservation Society. *Joe Leggett* \[See also JOS-29-X; LOS-LBC; JOS-LGD; JOS-GGG\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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On the Trail of Flora Thompson

The author of **Lark Rise** lived for nearly 30 years in Hampshire. This book tells of the difficult period during which she ' won the fight to write' and includes local comment and some of her previously unpublished work - illustrations, maps of area and suggestions for walks. *John Owen Smith* \[See also JOS-29-X; JOS-31-1; JOS-38-9; JOS-53-9; JOS-57-5; JOS-LGD\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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One Monday in November - and Beyond

The story of the Selborne and Headley Workhouse Riots during the Swing Riots of 1830 - and their aftermath - illustrations, maps biographies. *John Owen Smith* \[See also JOS-01-X; JOS-30-3; JOS-36-2\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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RIOT! or This Bloody Crew - the Swing Riots dramatised

This script brings the 1830 'Swing' riots to the stage in dramatic fashion - illustrations, maps, historical notes - suitable for schools and community groups interested in historical subjects. *John Owen Smith* \[See also JOS-33-8\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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Shottermill - Part 1 - early times to the 1700s

The history of Shottermill near Haslemere; its Farms, Families and Mills from early times to the 1700s. *Greta A Turner* \[See also JOS-31-1; JOS-40-0; JOS-47-8\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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Shottermill - Part 2 - 1730 to the Early 20th Century

The history of Shottermill near Haslemere; its Farms, Families and Mills from 1730 to the Early 20th Century. *Greta A Turner* \[See also JOS-31-1; JOS-39-7; JOS-47-8\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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The Hilltop Writers - a Victorian Colony among the Surrey Hills

Here we meet Tennyson, Conan Doyle, Bernard Shaw and the many other writers who populated the hilltops around Haslemere and Hindhead at the end of the 1890s. *W R (Bob) Trotter* \[See also JOS-12-5; JOS-29-X; JOS-38-9; JOS-39-7; JOS-47-8; JOS-50-8\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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The Peverel Papers

Nature notes written in the 1920s by the author of 'Lark Rise to Candleford'. *Flora Thompson* \[See also JOS-24-9; JOS-29-X; JOS-53-9; JOS-LGD\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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To Follow a Dream

Fictional story of Cornish families who decide to move to Hampshire in 1768. *Jean Newland* \[See also JOS-30-3; JOS-33-8; JOS-56-7\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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To the Ar and Back - an historical stroll around Headley and Arford

An historical stroll around the centre of Headley and Arford, Hampshire - with illustrations and map of the village centre. *Joyce Stevens, President of The Headley Society* \[See also JOS-36-2\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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Walks around Headley - and over the borders

A dozen circular walks around Headley. Includes maps, photographs and historical notes. *John Owen Smith* \[See also JOS-27-3; JOS-29-X; JOS-38-9; JOS-51-5; JOS-55-5; Headley Miscellanies\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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Walks around Liphook

20 circular walks around Liphook. Includes maps and sketches - published by the Bramshott & Liphook Preservation Society \[See also JOS-49-4\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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Walks from the Railway - Guildford to Portsmouth

Circular walks from stations, and linear walks to connect them. Includes maps, photographs and historical notes. *John Owen Smith* \[See also JOS-27-3; JOS-29-X; JOS-38-9; JOS-49-4; JOS-51-5; Headley Miscellanies\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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Walks through History - at the West of the Weald

A dozen walks with a historical theme in the area of the west Weald, where the counties of Hampshire, Surrey and Sussex meet. Includes maps, photographs and historical notes. *John Owen Smith* \[See also JOS-27-3; JOS-29-X; JOS-38-9; JOS-49-4; JOS-55-5; Headley Miscellanies\] Supplied by John Owen Smith...

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