Books from Local Authors

We are always pleased to see local authors release new books.  Here are some publications we can recommend.

Unity and Loyalty: The Story of Chippenham’s Red Cross Hospital

This is the 5th volume in the ongoing series of Chippenham Studies published by Chippenham Town Council through Chippenham Museum. This is the second book by Ray, his first venture into both research, writing and publication was the ‘Chippenham and the Wilts & Berks Canal’ volume in 2011.

This volume is by far the longest in the Chippenham series at 298 pages. It is published on behalf of Chippenham Town Council by the Wiltshire based Hobnob Press in paperback at £19.95 and is available from Chippenham Museum.

Ray’s book has numerous illustrations, references, an index and a bibliography. It is recommended as an excellent read of a difficult period both in Chippenham and the country, before, during and after the First World War.

Chippenham Street Names

Chippenham Street Names: By Chris Dallimore. Paperback, 162 pages.   The book is published privately.

A collection of photographs, memories and archieval research that traces the development of Chippenham through the naming of its streets.  Many of these photos were collected from Chippenham people by Chris through his Facebook page and have never been published before. 

It can be purchased from Chippenham Museum or online from http://www.lulu.com/spotlight/ChrisDallimore

 

From Domesday to Demolition

Domesday to Demolition: A History of the Flour Mill in Chippenham, Wiltshire 1086-1957, published in 2015 by Ex Libris Press on behalf of Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre,

In this book, the third in the Chippenham Studies series, Kay S. Taylor tells the story of one of Chippenham’s most interesting lost buildings and the people who owned it.

The  book is available from the Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre, price £6.95

ISBN 978-1-906641-81-8

Dry Shod to Chippenham

Local historian and Civic Society member, Kay S. Taylor is also the author of  ‘Dry Shod to Chippenham: a History of Maud Heath’s Ancient Causeway in North Wiltshire’.  The book is a history of the causeway, life in Chippenham and outlying villages, and has a cast of characters connected with the path since 1474.

This book is now available from Waterstones, Chippenham, as well as the Chippenham Museum & Heritage Centre.

The book is published by ELSP in association with the Maud Heath Trust. It has 248 pages including 58 illustrations and is priced £12.95.

ISBN 978-1-906641-49-8

Chippenham Through Time

Well known local author, historian and Civic Society member, Mike Stone, has compiled a new volume of old photographs of Chippenham. Each photo is matched with a present day colour view and insightful commentary to give a facinating then-and-now glimpse of life in Chippenham.

With just under 90 pages of photographs, Mike takes the reader on a journery through time, contrasting images of civic buildings, well known shops, local streets and interesting old houses, to paint a picture of a town which still has many fine buildings at its heart.

The book is published by Amberly Publishing as part of their local history series, priced £14.99, and is available at various Chippenham outlets including Waterstones bookshop.

ISBN 978-1-4456-0913-3