Arnos Vale Bristol
A Victorian Cemetery

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The long history of one of Bristol's hidden treasures by the Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery. The entire proceeds from the sale of this book will be given to the Friends of Arnos Vale Cemetery to support the restoration and maintenance fund. Paperback, 72 pages.

Around Bitton
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial journey following an East to West line from Swineford, through Bitton and its railway station, to Willsbridge. Containing historical pictures (with associated descriptions) dating mainly from the early decades of the 20th century. Paperback, 60 pages.

Bitton (East) - Then and Now
by Ian Bishop

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Containing both early and late 20th century "then and now" photographs (on facing pages), illustrating the changes that have taken place during the intervening years. Covering the eastern side of Bitton and the communities of Upton Cheyney, Swineford, North Stoke and Kelston. Paperback, 56 pages.

Coal and the Dramway (Within Rural Bitton) by Ian Bishop

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Produced at the request of the Bitton Parish Council as a heritage trail book, it follows the route of the Dramway within the parish of Bitton. Whilst the book contains much historical information, it is also intended to act as a guide for those who wish to walk and explore the route of the Dramway, where this is still possible. Paperback, 44 pages.

Around Downend, Frenchay and Hambrook by Ian Bishop

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This is the 16th book in the "Around" series. It is packed with black and white photographs (and associated descriptions) from the first 50 years of the 20th century. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Hanham
by Ian Bishop

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Historical pictures of Hanham and its people, mainly from the early decades of the 20th century. Covering Longwell Green to Air Balloon Hill. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Harptree
by Ian Bishop

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A photographic journey centred around East and West Harptree. Following a route from Chelwood via Bishop Sutton, Stowey, Compton Martin, Ubley, Blagdon and ending at Rickford. The pictures mainly date from the first half of the 20th century. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around High Littleton
by Ian Bishop

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Old photographs from the first 50 years of the 20th century covering the north east Somerset communities of High Littleton, Hallatrow and Farrington Gurney. Including photographs of Greyfield and Farrington collieries, Hallatrow railway station and a roadside petrol station (c1933) with one of the pumps displaying a price of 1/5½d (about 7½p), presumably per gallon! Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Keynsham
by Ian Bishop

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Including Queen Charlton and Chewton. Containing historical pictures of the town and its people, mainly from the early years of the 20th century. Paperback, 60 pages.

Return to Keynsham
by Ian Bishop

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A companion to "Around Keynsham" (listed above). More photographs of Keynsham in the early years of the 20th Century with some pictures showing the town in the 1950s and 1960s. Paperback, 52 pages.

Around Kingswood
by Ian Bishop

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Kingswood, as it appeared in the past. From Warmley to St George. Containing old photographs from the first half of the 20th Century and a small number of aerial views from the 1960s. Paperback, 68 pages.

Around Marshfield - Then and Now
by Ian Bishop

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Containing both early and late 20th century "then and now" photographs (on facing pages) of Hinton, Tormarton, West Littleton, Cold Ashton, Marshfield and North Wraxall. Paperback, 60 pages.

Return to Marshfield
by Ian Bishop

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Containing historical pictures of Tormarton, Cold Ashton, North Wraxall and Marshfield. Mainly dating from the early decades of the 20th century. Paperback, 48 pages.

Around Nailsea
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial journey through Nailsea and the surrounding area, including Long Ashton, Flax Bourton, Farleigh Backwell, West Town, Wraxall and the Gordano Valley. Containing old photographs, mainly from the early years of the 20th century and the 1950s. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Pensford
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial journey from Whitchurch to Clutton via Queen Charlton, Stanton Drew, Pensford and Chelwood. Containing old photographs, mainly from the early years of the 20th century and the 1950s. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Pucklechurch - Then and Now
by Ian Bishop

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Containing early and late 20th century "then and now" photographs (on facing pages) of locations in Pucklechurch and the surrounding area. Including Westerleigh, Siston, Abson, Shortwood, Dyrham, Doynton and Wick. Paperback, 56 pages.

Around Oldland
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial record of Oldland during the 20th century, with many pictures covering the early decades of the century. Paperback, 64 pages.

Oldland and the Surrounding Parishes
by Ian Bishop

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Including Kelston, North Stoke, Swineford, Upton Cheyney, Beach, Wick, Churchley, Bridge Yate, North Common, Warmley, Cadbury Heath, Barrs Court, Gee Moor and Oldland Common. Paperback, 218 pages.

Around Saltford
by Ian Bishop

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Historical pictures (with associated descriptions) of Saltford, Corston and Newton St Loe, dating from the early decades of the 20th century. Paperback, 60 pages.

Around Staple Hill
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial record of the area surrounding Staple Hill, including Fishponds, Hillfields, Mangotsfield and Downend. The pictures date mainly from the early decades of the 20th century. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Timsbury
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial journey of the villages surrounding Timsbury, including Marksbury, Priston, Farmborough, Peasedown, Camerton, Clutton and Temple Cloud. Most of the pictures date from the early decades of the 20th century. Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Warmley
by Ian Bishop

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A pictorial illustration of Warmley as it appeared in the past, including Wick, North Common and Mangotsfield. The majority of pictures date from the early decades of the 20th century and the 1980s. Paperback, 60 pages.

Around Yate and the Sodburys
by Ian Bishop

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A photographic record, mainly from the early decades of the 20th century together with a small number of photographs from the 1950s. Covering Westerleigh, Nibley, Yate Rocks and (mainly) Chipping Sodbury and Old Sodbury. The inside back cover contains some examples of local advertisements from the mid 1930s - very formal with 2 and 3 digit telephone numbers! Paperback, 64 pages.

Around Yatton
by Ian Bishop (new publication)

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Old photographs of Yatton during the first half of the 20th Century. Including some nostalgic photographs of Yatton railway station between 1905 (its heyday) and the 1950's. Paperback, 60 pages.

Stories from St Phillips
by Ian Bishop

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A Trilogy of Local History. Three separate stories of eastern Bristol covering the districts known today as Old Market, Newtown, Easton and Lawrence Hill. Paperback, 176 pages.

The Cock Road Gang
by Ian Bishop

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The Story of the Caines Family of Bitton and Oldland. Covering the period from 1727 to 1837. Paperback, 108 pages.

The City & Kingswood Line by
Ian Bishop

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A History of Bristol's Trams. Liberally illustrated with many old photographs. Paperback, 108 pages.

Longwell Green - Our Village by
Ian Bishop

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Including Willsbridge and West Hanham. This book is divided into three sections: (1) "The story of our Village". (2) "A photographic look-back at our village and the surrounding area". (3) Longwell Green coachworks and Bence motor services - A story of W.J. Bence & Sons". Paperback, 165 pages.

Ecclesiastical Courts, Officials and Records by Colin Chapman

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An explanation of the organisation and procedures of Church Courts and their officials. For example, Ecclesiastical Courts granted probate (Wills and Letters of Administration), issued common and special marriage licences and honorary degrees. Paperback, 76 pages.

How Heavy, How Much and How Long? by Colin Chapman

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A description of weight and other measures used in the past throughout the British Isles. Including chapters covering general numeration, length, area, volume and capacity, weight and mass, money, metric measures and equivalents. Invaluable for anyone studying wills, inventories, accounts, letters, journals and family papers. Paperback, 92 pages.

Marriage Laws, Rites, Records and Customs by Colin Chapman

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This book gives details of courtship, marriage and divorce customs throughout the British Isles. Covering almost 200 marriage and divorce laws of both Church and State, with references to the original legislation. Paperback, 116 pages.

Pre-1841 Censuses and Population Listings (in the British Isles) by Colin Chapman

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Background information for censuses and listings of people from 1086 to 1841 in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. Listings were required for various purposes including military (muster rolls and militia lists) and the collection of taxes (poll, land and window taxes) whilst other listings were required by the Church authorities to determine who was regularly attending Church. Paperback, 84 pages.

The Growth of British Education and its Records by Colin Chapman

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An historical description of the records of schools, universities, reformatories, military and adult academies supported by the state, charities, endowments and religious bodies in England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland. Paperback, 84 pages.

Tracing your British Ancestors by Colin Chapman

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A guide for researchers tracing their family history in England, Wales, Scotland, Ireland, the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands. There are chapters covering census returns, parish registers and transcripts, probate records, other church records, old and new poor laws, land records, military records, family history societies and heraldry. Paperback, 92 pages.

B&AFHS Misc Booklet
Census Returns Bristol Area 1841-1881

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A printed aid to locate census returns, on microfilm etc. The following information is given: registration district and sub-district, parishes, piece number, enumeration district number and folio numbers. Covering the registration districts of Bedminster, Bristol, Clifton/Barton Regis and Keynsham.

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Census Returns Bath Area 1841-1881

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A printed aid to locate census returns, on microfilm etc. The following information is given: registration district and sub-district, parishes, piece number, enumeration district number and folio numbers. Covering the Bath registration district and that part of the Keynsham registration district in Somerset.

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Thornbury Marriages Missing From Phillimore's Gloucestershire Volume XV

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As listed by E. A. Roe from Gloucester Bishops Transcripts. Between February 15th 1663/4 and March 2nd 1669/70, Phillimore says no marriages. 8 page booklet.

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Bristol Marriages 1800-1837, Errata and Addenda Volumes 1-6

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A printed supplement to the Bristol Marriages index 1800-1837 microfiche.

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An A~Z History of 200 Bristol Street Names

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The origins of street names may appear to be quite obscure. Some are self-explanatory, for example, those incorporating "bridge", "river" or "field" etc. Others take their names from the activity that took place on that site, for example, the growing or sale of crops, fruit or flowers. Several street names originate from Old English and Middle English spoken between 400-1100 and 1100-1500 respectively.

This booklet provides short explanations of the origins of some 200 Bristol street names. 20 page booklet.

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An A~Z of Pub Signs and their Origins

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In the 1400s, publicans were required by law to display painted signs. Because the land on which pubs were built was owned by the church or the nobility, early signs were either biblical or depicted coats of arms. However, as we have become literate, many picture signs have given way to the pub name only.

Describing over 200 pub signs. Divided into two sections: "Pub signs used nationwide" and "pub signs relative to Bristol". 26 page booklet.