The History Society Bookshop

We publish a selection of local history books, most of which are available in both print and electronic editions.  Copies are available at History Society meetings, from the Furness Vale Community Shop and Post Office, from Footsteps in Whaley Bridge and from 34 Yeardsley Lane.

Most of our titles are also available by mail order. Please visit our online bookshop:  https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/Tunnelbreeze

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Memories of Bridgemont

 

 Our latest publication tells of recollections from our neighbouring village.

Bridgemont is a small village midway between Whaley Bridge and Furness Vale in Derbyshire.  Sheila Harling born in 1931 and Les Jones born in 1944 relate their memories of growing up and living in the village. Their stories are supplimented with many photographs and other information from the archives of Furness Vale History Society.  The 44 pages include many illustrations.

 

Copies are available from the History Society, the Community shop and from our online shop:  https://etsy.me/3ztcplz

An ebook version is now on sale from Amazon Kindle:  https://amzn.to/3yz1hm8

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Chapel-en-le-Frith Takes Aim

Just published is this new title from Elizabeth McCormick of Chapel-en-le-Frith. The book tells the story of Military volunteering in the district of Chapel-en-le-Frith from the establishment of the Rifle Volunteers in the late 1850s through to the Home Guard of WWII.  Physical features such as the Drill Hall and the Target Wall are described in detail. The subject has been extensively and carefully researched and features many illustrations and maps.  

 Chapel-en-le-Frith Takes Aim is available from Reading Matters Bookshop at 48 Market Street, Chapel and from Furness History Society at 34 Yeardsley Lane, price £10.   A electronic version is also available from Amazon  Kindle, price £5.

Proceeds from sale of the book will be shared with the Royal British Legion.

John Warren's Diary

John Warren  lived and worked in Furness Vale in the 19th century. Between the years of  1843 and 1883 he kept an account of events in and around the village.  The original documents have been reproduced in these two volumes enabling us to read the diaries in John Warren'sown hand.  In A4 format these two books comprise almost 200 pages at a price of £8 for the pair.

A Timeline of Furness Vale History

Marjorie Hobson taught at Furness Vale School and was also an enthusiastic researcher of local history. In 1960 she presented an exhibition in the form of a timeline of events from prehistoric times to the modern day. It was profusely illustrated with her own photographs and with hand drawn illustrations which her students helped to colour.
The 48 page book is priced at £3.00 and in a Kindle version £1.99

A selection of historical photographs of Furness Vale from the History Society archives. Each picture is accompanied by a descriptive text.
This book is published in two volumes at a price of  £2.50 each
An electronic version is available from Amazon Kindle

"Photographs from the collection of Eric Young". In the winter of 1939 / 1940 Chapel-en-le-Frith lay under deep drifts of snow. This was one of the harshest winters on record and the photographer went around the town recording the scenes. During the summer of 1944, groups of wartime volunteers assembled on the cricket ground for a review and parade before Lady Mountbatten. Different nursing orders, air raid wardens and the WRVS were all photographed. In the background of some pictures can be seen the target wall. An eBook edition is available from Amazon Kindle price £2.00. Print version from the shop at Furness Vale Community Centre or at History Society meetings price £2.00

"A Tin Bath in the Kitchen" This eBook brings together the stories from a number of villagers, most of whom grew up in Furness Vale, of life here in the past. Contributions from Dolly Ford, Mabel Townend, Willis Ford, Edwin Bold and several other people. The combined volume is available from Amazon Kindle Priced £3.42. Four of the constituent booklets are sold in print version from the History Society or Community Shop £1.50 each

"What The Papers Said" News from our local villages as reported in Victorian and Edwardian newspapers. Sometimes quirky, sometimes amusing, these stories bring the past to life. Available as an Ebook from Amazon Kindle or in print from the History Society and Community Shop.

"The Life and Times of Furness Vale Printworks" by Chris Bond An account of events in Furness Vale and at the village's calico printworks during the period 1994 to 1925. Much of this history was recorded by Mr W. A. Bradbury who not only worked at the printworks but was also a notable citizen. The print version of this book is priced at £5. A Kindle edition is available from Amazon, price £2.28

"I Vow To Thee My Country" by Rowena Clarke. 21 Young men from Furness Vale gave their lives in World War One and their names are commemorated on the village War Memorial. The author has researched the early lives of these men and tells how they were lost to us. Available as a Kindle eBook form Amazon, price £3.00 or in print £5.00



 We also offer a variety of re-prints of programmes, dirctories, rule books etc from defunct local organisations. Prices from  50p to £1.50.

A number of other titles are in preparation.