SOMERSET
 |
ABSTRACTS OF SOMERSET WILLS One night in 1942, Somerset and Devon lost one of the most important research sources for local and family historians, when a German bomb destroyed the Exeter Probate Office, and all of the wills that it contained. This being the case collections of transcripts and extracts of wills are so important to those of us with connections to these counties. This CD contains digitised version of all six volumes, £12.50 including U.K. P& P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
ENMORE The 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
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
 |
THE |
SOMERSET PICTURES Volume 1
Over a hundred colour and black and white pictures of by-gone Somerset. Mostly from old postcards that have been digitally reproduced and cleaned. As each picture has been scanned at a high resolution they can be printed to enhance any family or local history that you are engaged upon. You can also print pictures of sufficient size and quality to mount and frame. Some of the towns and villages covered are, Alcombe, Catcott, Cheddar, Minehead, Porlock, Wells and Weston super Mare. Although the format is such that it should be able to be viewed on most computers included is a picture browser programme that can be loaded on to your hard disk if necessary. If you were to purchase copies of these postcards it would cost well over £150. £7.50 including U.K. P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
|
|
BARTON ST. DAVID PARISH REGISTERS
This is a transcript of the Bishops Transcripts and Parish Registers and Barton St. David. The earliest entry for BT's is for 1598 and the registers begin in 1714. £6.50 including U.K P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
THE MYNSTER ON THE ILE
Published in 1904 this is probably the most complete history of Ilminster ever written which certainly has not been bettered since this date. In his preface the author “professes neither antiquarian learning nor literary finish: but he thinks he can distinguish that which interests ordinary folk; and claims to have discovered a wealth of interesting matter, connected with the history of the town of which he has been Vicar”. Starting with the coming of the Normans it continues to the late nineteenth 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 over four hundred pages, invaluable for historians and genealogists alike. Price £7.50 including U.K. P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
THREE PARISH REGISTERS - Vol 1 LUCCOMBE STOKE PERO SELWORTHY WOOTTON COURTENAY A searchable trascript of all the above parishes £7.50 Including U.K. Postage and Packing
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
 |
THE SOMERSET ROLL
by Arthur 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 & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
THE SOMERSET MUSTER ROLL OF 1569 On March 26 th 1569 , due to the threat of Spanish forces, the Privy Council issued a directive to the counties to hold a general muster of all men over 16 . Certificates of the muster, with the names of the men and their equipment, were to be returned by July 1 st though this was later extended to August 12 th . This CD contains a searchable transcript for Somerset of this Muster. £7.50 including U. K. P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
 |
HUMPHREYS WELLINGTON Arthur L. Humphreys At the beginning of the 20 th 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 ”. £12.50 including U. K. P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
THE HISTORY OF TAUNTON First 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
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
 |
THE ANCIENT BOROUGH OF BRIDGWATER 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
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
DWELLY'S SOMERSET HEARTH TAX This CD consists of THREE separate publications 1. Dwelly's Hearth Tax for Somerset 1664 – 65 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
(Please “double-click” on the button)
|
 |
 |
MAGNA BRITANNIA - SOMERSETSHIRE First published in the 1720's this book is probably one of the earliest comprehensive histories of the county of Somerset published. It was almost certainly used as a reference by the Reverend John Collinson when he compiled his “History and Antiquities of the Country of Somerset”. If you have a historical interest or ancestors in this county then this publication is a must to for your collection with descriptions of many of the towns and villages and their people. Price £7.50 including UK P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
NORTH CURRY - ANCIENT MANOR AND HUNDRED By Hugh P. Olivey It is an excellent work relating to the history of North Curry, Stoke St. Gregory and West Hatch, with extracts from the Churchwarden's Accounts, Vestry Minutes etc., as well as local historical events. An invaluable work for anyone interested in or with ancestors from any of these parishes This CD is a chance to own a copy of this rare work which was limited to 250 copies when first published in 1901. Price £7.50 including UK P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
 |
MARRIAGE ALLEGATION BONDS OF THE BISHOPS OF BATH AND WELLS FROM THEIR COMMENCEMENT TO THE YEAR 1755 By Arthur J. Jewers First published in 1909 this book lists all of the surviving bonds for that year. Since then a number of original documents have been lost or have deteriorated to make this the most complete list of this bonds. Most are for the early 1700's, although there are a number of entries for the previous century. To use Jewers own words in describing the period 1674-75 “in these years large portions are quite gone, partly eaten by mice and partly rotted away by damp”. These circumstances make this work of over 500 pages invaluable for family and local historians. Price £7.50 including UK P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
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 and lithographs. Possibly the most informative publication on this subject and one that anyone who has even a cursory interest in Somerset's past should have. Fully Searchable and Indexed £7.50 including U.K. P & P
|
 |
SOMERSET WORTHIES First published in 1927 this book looks at the lives of thirty different “Worthies” of Somerset . Not only does it include the obvious people such as St. Dunstan, Robert Blake and Roger Bacon but also some lesser known persons such as John Pym, the revolutionary, Elizabeth Rowe, the poet and Edwin Norris the Linguist. Thirty distinguished and interesting biographies This book really is a must for anyone who has a connection or love for the county of Somerset . Price £5.00 including UK P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
LANGPORT AND ITS CHURCH. THE STORY OF THE ANCIENT BOROUGH WITH REFERENCES TO NEIGHBOURING PARISHES 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. Price £7.50 including UK P & P
(Please “double-click” on the button) |
 |
 |
THE PREPARATIONS IN SOMERSET First published in 1888 this wonderful book is a comprehensive guide of the preparations made in the county for the expected invasion of England by the Spanish in the sixteenth century. In addition to this many hundreds of names are given in the various returns that were made during this period. The amount of information these contain varies from just a name and the hundred to a full entry such as “Francis Lawley one light horseman named Symon Hill sufficientlye furnished as aforesaid” An excellent publication for the Family, Social and Local Historian. Fully Searchable Price £7.50 including UK P & P
|
MYTHS, SCENES AND WORTHIES OF SOMERSET b y Mrs. E. Boger In this publication the author has somewhat departed from her original intention of making a collection of myths and legends of Somerset. Unwittingly, fiction glided into fact and the story developed into history, and it was found difficult, if not impossible, to define their respective limits. This has meant that we have a book of 650 plus pages containing fascinating information including King Alfred, Glastonbury after the Conquest, the Duke of Monmouth, St Keyna the virgin, witches and the Philosophers of Somerset to name a few of over eighty different chapters on varying subjects. This CD book is a “must” for anyone with an interest in the county of Somerset. Fully Searchable Price £7.50 including UK P & P
|
 |
 |
IN TAUNTON TOWN --------------------- A Story of the Rebellion of --------------------- 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 U.K. P & P
|
THE MARCH OF WILLIAM OF ORANGE THROUGH SOMERSET In 1671 Charles II's brother James, Duke of York, startled the nation by announcing that he was a papist. This caused a great concern among the Protestants and many attempts were made to stop James from becoming King. In February 1685 Charles died and despite the attempts to exclude James, he was crowned King. Later that year the Duke of Monmouth made an unsuccessful attempt to take the throne. Eventually in 1688 William was “invited” to invade England and he eventually landed at Brixham in Devon. This publication gives an excellent account of the progress of William through Somerset by the use of letters and documents gathered from various sources by the author. A useful book in any collection of Somerset £7.50 including U.K. P & P
|
 |
Return to CDs