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HISTORY OF THE SIDERFIN FAMILY
OF WEST SOMERSET
by James Sanders
(Ref. 012)
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
£4.00 including UK Postage
£5.50 including Overseas Postage
THE
HISTORY OF THE
PARISH AND MANOR OF
WOOKEY
by
Thomas Scott Holmes
This
book
written
by
Thomas
Scott
Holme
who
was
Vicar
of
Wookey
from
1879
is
an
excellent
publication
for
anyone
studying
this
parish
or
who
has
ancestors
from
the
area.
Each
chapter
deal
with
a
different
aspect
of
the
parish
including,
a
general
history
of
the
parish,
the
history
of
the
manor,
history
of
the
Rectory
and
Vicarage
including
lists
of
Rectors
and
Vicars.
There
is
a
chapter
about
the
Church
registers
which
includes
lists
of
Churchwardens,
Clerks
and
Sextons
and
of
great
interest
to
family
historians
some
notes and pedigrees of former Wookey families.
The book is indexed and the CD is searchable and bookmarked.
£5.00 including UK Postage
£6.50 including Overseas Postage
THE HISTORY OF WINCANTON
(Ref 145)
by
George Sweetman
This
book
published
in
1903
is
packed
with
historical
information
relating
to
Wincanton.
In
its
three
hundred
pages
we
learn
about
the
earliest
history
of
Wincanton
right
up
to
the
beginning
of
the
twentieth
century.
There
are
chapters
on
the
Inns
of
the
town,
notable
people,
witchcraft
in
the
town
and
the
charitable
institutions
to
name
just
a
small
number
of
the
subjects
covered.
There
are
also
lists
taken
from
various
taxes
dating
from
the
14
th
century
to
those
paying
the
Poor
Rate,
listing
many
hundreds
of
names
making
this
an
invaluable
publication
for
family
and
local
historians.
It
is
indexed,
bookmarked
and
searchable.
£5.00 including UK Postage
£6.50 including Overseas Postage
HUMPHREYS WELLINGTON
by Arthur L. Humphreys
(Ref: 015)
At
the
beginning
of
the
20th
century
Arthur
L.
Humphreys
researched
and
published
a
series
of
books
were
entitled
“Materials
for
the
History
of
the
Town
and
Parish
of
Wellington in the county of Somerset ”.
This CD contain all four books that were published in this series,
•
Part 1 - Wills of Wellington and West Buckland 1372 to 1811.
•
Part 2 - Manorial Court Rolls 1277 - 1908 .
•
Part 3 - The Independents (Non-conformist records including registers).
•
Part 4 - The Baptists .
In addition to these four volumes there is a copy of Humphreys own account of his
childhood which is entitled “ When I Was A Boy ”.
£7.50 including UK Postage
£9.00 including Overseas Postage
IN TAUNTON TOWN
by
E. Everett-Green
(Ref: 013)
A
Story
of
the
Rebellion
of
James
Duke
of
Monmouth.
Published
in
1901
this
is
a
story
revolving
around
the
Battle
of
Sedgemoor
through
the
eyes
of
one
Dicon
Snowe
who
was
born
on
a
farm
between
Bridgwater
and
Taunton.
All
too
often,
when
researching,
we
are
just
given
the
dry
facts
without
the
story
behind
them
and
the
effect
that
they
had
on
the
ordinary
population.
Whilst
not
one
hundred
percent
factually
correct
this
publication
is
ideal
for
those
who
enjoy
a
good
story
that
is
based
on
historical
information and an excellent way to understand the effect of this uprising had locally.
A superb read. Fully Searchable
£5.00 including UK Postage
£6.50 including Overseas Postage
LANGPORT AND ITS CHURCH. THE STORY OF THE ANCIENT
BOROUGH WITH REFERENCES TO NEIGHBOURING PARISHES
(Ref 032)
by David Melville Ross M.A.
Despite
its
title
this
book
is
not
only
about
the
Church
but
is
a
fully
comprehensive
history
of
this
town
and
the
surrounding
parishes.
Beginning
in
prehistoric
times
with
chapters
covering
the
Danish
Invasion
and
the
Battle
of
the
Parret,
Huish
manor,
Harold
attaches
Somerset,
Great
events
of
14
th
century,
The
Reformation,
Lords
of
the
manor
and
Independent
chapel
and
other
sects
to
name
just
a
few.
With
over
three
hundred
seventy
pages
this
publication
is
invaluable
for
anyone
who
has
ancestors
or
an
interest
in
the
area around Langport.
£5.00 including UK Postage
£6.50 including Overseas Postage
