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MEMORIALS OF OLD DEVONSHIRE edited by F. J. Snell
The title of this book is somewhat misleading in that it does not refer to memorials in the accepted way but is a collection of articles relating to various people, places and historic events taking place in Devon. A really interesting and instructive book for those with an interest in the county of Devon.
THE HISTORY OF TAUNTON PRIORY byThomas Hugo M.A. FSA FRSL & c
First published in 1860 this book is probably one of the most informative written on the subject. The Priory of St. Peter and St Paul was founded as an Augustine establishment circa 1115 by William Gyffarde the Bishop of Winchester and has had a rich history which this excellent book describes fully. An excellent addition to the collection of anyone with an interest in the history of Taunton.
HISTORY OF THE SIDERFIN FAMILY OF WEST SOMERSET 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 b...More Info
KIRBY’S QUEST FOR SOMERSET S.R.S. Volume 3 by F. H. Dickinson
This book contains a number of different surveys the first being the surviving Rolls of fees according to inquests before Lord John de Kirebie, treasurer to Edward I, for Somerset and Dorset carried out circa 1286. It also includes the Nomina Villarum which is a survey carried out in 1316 and contains a list of Somerset cities, boroughs and townships and the Lords of them. Another roll is the Exch...More Info
OLD CROSSES OF SOMERSET by Charles Pooley
First published in 1877 this wonderful book is a comprehensive guide of the old crosses in Somerset which must have taken many years to complete. Charles Pooley has not only given details of the crosses that are complete but also those that only small amounts have survived to this period of the mid nineteenth century. The book has been lavishly illustrated throughout with dozens of line drawings a...More Info