Somerset Family History and Local History Books on CDSOMERSET PICTURES Volume 1 Over a hundred colour and black and white pictures of by-goneSomerset. Mostly from old postcards that have been digitallyreproduced and cleaned. As each picture has been scanned at a highresolution they can be printed to enhance any family or local historythat you are engaged upon. You can also print pictures of sufficientsize and quality to mount and frame. Some of the towns and villagescovered are, Alcombe, Catcott, Cheddar, Minehead, Porlock, Wellsand Weston super Mare. Although the format is such that it should beable to be viewed on most computers included is a picture browserprogramme that can be loaded on to your hard disk if necessary. Ifyou were to purchase copies of these postcards it would cost wellover £150.£7.50 including U.K. P & PENMOREThe History of a Somerset Parish byPaul MansfieldThe definitive history of this small Somerset village that lies just a few miles from Bridgwater. With over 180 pages of narrative and pictures expertly researched and written by Paul Mansfield making a superb publication for anyone who has an interest in the history of the parish of Enmore. Also included is an extra publication of additions, amendments and photographs that are not included in original book. £7.50 including U.K. P&P THE MYNSTER ON THE ILE orThe Story of the Ancient Parish of Ilminster, the one Royal Peculiar in the County of Somerset by James Street M.A. Published in 1904 this is probably the most complete history ofIlminster ever written which certainly has not been bettered since thisdate. In his preface the author “professes neither antiquarian learningnor literary finish: but he thinks he can distinguish that which interestsordinary folk; and claims to have discovered a wealth of interestingmatter, connected with the history of the town of which he has beenVicar”.Starting with the coming of the Normans it continues to the latenineteenth century, with the Churchwardens Accounts Henry VIII –Edward VI printed in full, sections on the Black Death, Nonconformity,Monmouth and many others, makes this rare book on CD, with overfour hundred pages, invaluable for historians and genealogists alike.Price £7.50 including U.K. P & P THE SOMERSET ROLL byArthur L. Humphries A book of the famous and not so famous who have had a connection with Somerset. It contains some biographical notes on hundreds people and who knows your ancestor may be one of them.£6.50 including U.K. P & PTHE HISTORY OF TAUNTONbyJoshua Toulmin and James SavageFirst published in the early 1790's and updated to republished in 1822 this is still probably one of the most useful and important works written about the county town of Somerset. The book contains in great detail all of the main historical events that have taken place or connected to Taunton . There are also transcripts of the monumental transcriptions at St Mary's church, St. James and Paul's Meeting house. This publication is essential for anyone with an interest or connections with the sound of Taunton. Over 600 pages all of which are fully searchable. Price £7.50 including UK P & P THE ANCIENT BOROUGH OF BRIDGWATERandBRIDGWATER IN LATER DAYS By A. H. Powell At the beginning of the twentieth century the Reverend Arthur Herbert Powell researched and wrote these who magnificent histories of the town of Bridgwater . These rare volumes are still the benchmark that all modern works are judged and whilst there are some excellent modern works none have surpassed these two volumes. Starting from the earliest time up until the turn of the nineteenth century these books cover local life and times throughout the ages. An invaluable work for those interested in local and family history of Bridgwater and chance to have own copies of both these much sought after works on one CD. Fully searchable.Price £10.00 including UK P&P DWELLY'S SOMERSET HEARTH TAX This CD consists of THREE separate publications1. Dwelly's Hearth Tax for Somerset 1664 – 65 2. Dwelly's National Records Volume 2 XVII Century Directory of Somerset Containing the names of all persons paying taxes or exempt from paying. 3. Dwelly's Index to the Somerset Hearth Tax Exemption Certificates of 1670 & 1674 (2 above) with a completion of Dwelly's National Records Volume 2. Edited and Originally Published by T. L. Stoate Price £10.00 including UK P&P