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Somerset Local History Books / Somerset Local History Books - 2

Books about towns and villages in Somerset, and about the whole county

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A Somerset Airman by Eric Gardner

The story of an RAF armourer, who grew up in Frome on a small family farm. The story begins with an account of life on the farm, and continues with Eric's conscription into the services, and his time in foreign parts away from loved ones in a sleepy Somerset town. 190 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-441

Crime and Punishment in Regency Frome, edited by Michael McGarvie

The journals of Isaac Gregory, Constable of Frome (1813-14 & 1817-18). Includes photographs and a good index. 64 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-314

Every House Tells a Story by The Langford History Group

A history of some of Langford's older houses and the people who lived in them. Includes over 150 photographs, including a number of maps, and a comprehensive index. 229 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-475

Experiences of a 19th Century Gentleman, edited by Derek Gill

The Diary of Thomas Bunn of Frome. An extensive introduction to the Bunn family is followed by diary extracts from the 1830s and 1840s. 196 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-321

Frome Through the Ages by Michael McGarvie

An anthology of items extracted from original documents, to illustrate the life and activities of Frome from earliest times to the present century. 176 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-322

Long Sutton as 'Twere by Redvers Burt

A fond evocation of times past, the community evolving over two or three generations. 128 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-328

The Buildings of Frome by Rodney D Goodall

A study of the development of Frome and its buildings over a period of more than 1300 years, including churches, inns, public building, commercial building and houses. Includes 40 photographs. 149 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-421

The History of Wilton Gaol by Peter Parrish

An absorbing and interesting account of the Taunton penal institutions, particularly in the 19th century....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-359

The King's Peace, edited by Michael McGarvie

A transcription of the Justice's Notebooks of Thomas Horner of Mells, 1770 - 1777. Includes an index of the multitude of names mentioned. 188 pages. Soft covers....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-361

Wells - A Pictorial History by Tony Scrase

A perceptive vision of this smallest of cities as seen through over 170 photographs. 118 Pages. Hardback....

Supplied by: Somerset & Dorset Family History Society Product Ref: SAD-367