Somerset Family History and Local History Books on CD THE SOMERSET COAST by Charles G. Harper This is a wonderful publication of over three hundred pages giving a details description of the Somerset Coastline from the River Avon to the border of Devon. Not only does it give geographical details but also literary and historical connections associated with the coast the towns along its length with a number of lined illustrations. The ideal publication to build a picture of this historical area of Somerset. £6.00 including U.K. P & P HISTORY OF THE SIDERFIN FAMILY by James Sanders In Brushford in 1274 there is an entry for Robto de Sidernefemie which  is the earliest mention that the author has, so far, found of the family  name.  This is a masterly book which traces the history of the family in West  Somerset and various instances are recorded, with the main family  being recorded back to circa 1500.  This excellent book is a must not only for any member of the Siderfin  family but for anyone who is considering writing their own family  history and would like to study others and how they have approached  the subject   £6.00 including U.K. P & P SONGS OF SOMERSET by Joseph Henry Stephens Whilst this book is named the “Songs of Somerset” it is actually a  book of local poems that the author says is a collection that appeared  in long out of print books (this particular book was published in  1898). Subjects include Dunkery, Quantock, Crook's Peak, A Brean Down  Parable to name just a few.  A great CD for those who wish to know more about the county of  Somerset and its interesting past.   Price £6.00 including UK P & P THE VISITATION OF SOMERSET 1623 The present Volume contains the original notes of the Visitation of  Somersetshire; made in the year 1623 by Henry St. George and  Sampson Lennard under Camden, taken from Harl. MS. 1141. Most of  the Pedigrees are subscribed by the heads of families, and some are  marked with a cross and the word" entered." At the end are some added  by Rich. Mundy, with drawings of Coats of Arms. Besides the  Pedigrees,   There are many notes made by the Heralds about the places where they  stayed, the gentlemen already mentioned in the Visitation, and others  who were disclaimed.   Published in 1876   Price £6.00 including UK P & P