Valerie Williams
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Ashby Woulds & District Local History Group
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John and Jenny Redfern
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This latest book produced at the Magic Attic invites you to step back in time and travel through a century of shops in this South Derbyshire town.
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A comprehensive history of the building of the Ferry Bridge over the River Trent from Stapenhill to Burton upon Trent town centre replacing the penny ferry boat.
A reprint from Chambers Edinburgh Journal 1846 telling the story of how the pots etc. Were made.
The story of the Blue Bus Service which ran from Burton to Derby via Etwall and Repton.
The news items from the Derby Mercury have been selected from the years 1782, 1832, 1882 and 1932 to give an insight into the customs and trends of crime and punishment over two centuries.
Covering the years 1045 – 1961 this volume could have your picture in it. Find out how the parade was organised and see what tremendous effort by volunteers made the event into a special occasion.
A wealth of photographs and news clips brings this annual event to life. Vol one covering the early beginnings up to 1939.
Every conceivable item of interest has been incorporated into this book. From its naming to its buildings, its people, landowners, schools, choir, funds and much much more.
A South Derbyshire Man's memories of places, people and events. Stuart Haywood is a well known contributor to various publications of today.
Three stories from South Derbyshire based on true events.
The small village of Stanton has a lot of history and here David records it for us. Many photographs will bring back those memories to you.
In this second book of the story of the Fauld explosion, Mark Rowe reports the files that tell of the rescue effort and the military court of inquiry into what really happened.
A booklet dedicated to some of the local soldiers who died or were missing presumed dead during the Great War.
A history of Hartshorne and its Enclosure, containing facts, figures, photographs and endless information of people and their livelihood.
Volume four brings this series to an end with articles from 1913-1914. The four books have covered an area from Glossop down to Ashby.
Volume three brings us articles from 1912 -1913. See if you can recognise these old farm buildings. Are they still working farms?
Volume two presents the articles from 1911- 1912 of this fascinating subject.
Volume one consists of articles and photographs reproduced from the Derbyshire Advertiser July 1910 – July 1911. A wealth of information on agriculture. Places, people, animals and methods. Start your collection today.
