Woodborough Heritage: a tour guide to village
history.
This guide to Woodborough's heritage has been published
by the Woodborough Local History Group, and is available for £2.50
(inc. p&p) from D. Bagley,
29 Shelt Hill, Woodborough, Nottingham NG14 6DG. The history
group's excellent website is well worth a look. |
19 Jan 2008 |
Nottinghamshire Historian on CD
The Nottinghamshire Local History Association has produced a searchable
archive of the back issues of The Nottinghamshire Historian
(1973-2007) and
its predecessor, the Nottinghamshire Local History Council
Newsletter (1968-1973). Further details are available on
the Local
History website.
|
24 Sep 2007 |
 The
Nottinghamshire Historian, Autumn/Winter 2007
The latest edition of The Nottinghamshire Historian has just been published.
Articles include:
- Wansley Hall and the Middletons: the final days by Clive Leivers
- The Victorian gardens at Rufford by Philip E Jones
- Robert Blincoe: Nottinghamshire's Oliver Twist by Peter J Hammond
|
14 Sep 2007 |
Southwell: the town and its people,
volume II
 Published by the Southwell & District Local History Society, this
book re-examines themes originally explored in volume I (1992)
and adds new information and insights. Subjects covered include:
- Restoration Southwell
- Eminent local families
- Farming
- Local industries
- Trades and ocuupations
- Inns and alehouses
- Pauperism and the workhouse
The book is available at The
Minster Shop, Southwell. |
14 Sep 2007 |
 The Nottinghamshire Historian, Spring/Summer 2007
The latest edition of The Nottinghamshire Historian has just been
published. Articles include:
- Oliver Watts Hind: 'A born leader and a man of vision' by
John Hall
- Mapping pre-enclosure Beeston, Nottinghamshire by Geoffrey
Drinkwater and Stephen Wallwork
- The Villareal Story by Margaret Woodhead
|
8 Feb 2007 |
 Lost houses of Nottinghamshire
Recently published by Nottinghamshire County Council, this fascinating
book provides a richly illustrated gazetteer of over 60 houses
that have regrettably been demolished over the last six centuries.
The buildings listed range from the medieval manor house at
Stoke Bardolph and charming manor house at Kirkby-in-Ashfield
to the impressive Nuthall Temple and Clumber House. The book can be
bought at major public libraries in the county and from Nottinghamshire
Archives for the very reasonable price of £5.99.
|
3 May 2006 |
 Facsimile of John Speed's map of Nottinghamshire
published
Nottinghamshire County Council has produced a colour copy of John
Speed's map of the county, originally published in 1610. The maps
cost £4.99
and can be purchased at major libraries in the county or from Libraries
Archives and
Information Headquarters, Fourth Floor, County Hall (Please ring
0115 977 4401 before visiting County Hall).
|
7 Dec 2005 |
 New book on Mansfield's history
David J Bradbury has had his latest book, Mansfield: A Pictorial
History, published by Phillimore & Co. The book covers
the story of Mansfield's transformation into an industrial centre
and is lavishly illustrated. Many of the photographs in
this book are taken from A. S. Buxton's glass-plate negatives.
They reveal
the
dilapidated
condition
of many buildings that he depicted in his well-known watercolours,
now on display at Mansfield Museum.
|
20 Nov 2005 |
 Viewing the Lifeless Body
A new book about Christopher Swann, Nottinghamshire coroner between
1828 and 1866, has been published by Nottinghamshire County Council.
Coroner's inquests were often held in the nearest public house
to the scene
of the
crime
and
author Bernard Heathcote has assembled a fascinating collection
of cases from over 4,500 inquests reported by the press.
Viewing
the Lifeless Body can be purchased at £7.95 from Nottinghamshire
Archives - Castle Meadow Road, Nottingham - and the main Nottinghamshire
county libraries. It can also be purchased by post by sending a
cheque for £10.95 (including £3 for postage and packaging)
payable to Nottinghamshire County Council to: Libraries, Archives
and Information, Culture and Community, 4th Floor, County Hall,
West Bridgford, Nottingham, NG2 7QP.
|
1 Aug 2005 |
Historic
Buildings at Risk in Nottinghamshire 2004
Nottinghamshire County Council have published the results of last year's
survey of buildings at risk in the county. |
28 July 2005 |
 Ornament of Sherwood Forest. From ducal estate to public
park by John Fletcher (Country Books, 2005)
This recent publication traces the fluctuating fortunes
of Clumber, from the dying days of aristocratic rule to the estate's
re-birth as a popular public amenity. Download the flyer for more information. |
5 June 2005 |
