New Publications
| NAILSEA - THE VILLAGE I KNEW by Jack Hart Edited by Peter Wright & Trevor Bowen This is an edited compilation of two books written by
Jack Hart, one time Licensee of the Queen's Head. In this new book,
which is copiously illustrated with photographs from the Society
archive, Jack recalls work and leisure in Nailsea between 1900 and the
start of World War 2. A5 paperback, perfect bound, 65 pages £7.00 |
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| SCHOOLDAY MEMORIES IN SOMERSET SCHOOLS 1917-1940 by Wilfred Rew, Doris Christie, Eileen Parker and Phyllis Horman Written by a brother (Wilf Rew) and his three sisters
this book covers their memories of Wraxall School over 23 years
together with an impression of Nailsea school during the war years. A4 spiral bound, 29 pages £5.00 |
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| NAILSEA TODAY AND YESTERDAY by Dr Margaret Thomas & David Cains For contents click HERE A5 paperback, £5.00 |
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| ST ANDREW’S CHURCH BACKWELL RECORD OF GRAVESTONES IN THE 1924 AND 1943 CHURCHYARD EXTENSIONS prepared by John Brain and Dennis Stansfield An alphabetical list of all graves in the 1924 and 1943 extensions. Two parts relating to the 1924 graves in order of graves and also 1943 similarly. A4 spiral bound, 42 pages £6.00 |
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| ST ANDREW’S CHURCH BACKWELL MEMORIAL INSCRIPTIONS AND TOMBSTONES by John Brain and Dennis Stansfield This book relates to the old graveyard and was produced by the Society from information held by John Brain (who has been involved with St Andrews for more than 60 years) and typed by Dennis Stansfield It is a reference book in 3 parts. Part 1 is an alphabetical index by surname, First Names and Grave number. Part 2 is in grave number order and lists the details from each memorial stone. Part 3 shows additional Inscriptions in grave number order. Plans are included showing the approximate position of graves. John and Dennis are currently working on providing data for a similar reference volume relating to the new churchyard. [UPDATE Oct 06 - See above] A4 spiral bound, 48 pages £7.50 |
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The above new publications are now available and can be purchased at Society
Meetings held at Nailsea School on the second Monday of each month at
7.30pm (see "Programme" webpage for details), from Nailsea Bookshop, or
by post from the Society.
When ordering by post please add the following to your order to cover
postage & packing:
UK delivery - add £1 for 1 item and £2 for two or more items
Overseas delivery - add 20% to your total order, subject to a minimum
of £2
Please send your order, with full payment, to Nailsea &
District Local History Society, PO Box 1089, Nailsea, BS48 2YP. (Please
make cheques payable to N&DLHS)
To see other publications available from the Society, please click HERE