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Blackford - The story of a village and its people
The modern Domesday Book simply describes Blackford, near Wincanton, as a village of thatched houses with a medieval dovecote. Sadly, the medieval dovecote belongs to another village of the same name in the north of the county, between Porlock and Minehead, but iIf you want to know more about South Somerset's Blackford, a new book called "Blackford - the story of a village and its people" compiled by Susan Hartnell-Beavis is now available.
This book, produced as one of Blackford's Millennium projects, tells the story of the village through the memories and writings of those who live and have lived there. It also considers some of the influences that shaped those lives. By looking at the houses, it shows how the number of actual dwellings has reduced dramatically. It tells how many people lived in those houses, what work they did, whether they could read and write, and whether they were able to support themselves. The church is examined, both as a building and as an institution and the rise and fall of non-conformism is traced. It also follows the establishment of the Reading Room from its early days to the present.
For those who like a more personal history, it includes information about the people who have made Blackford what it has become over the past 150 years, set in the context of the previous Millennium.
It is not intended to be an academic work, but it is hoped that all who read it will find it of interest, for it is probably the story of many other small villages in this county. The set may look a little different, the cast may change, but the essential elements will be much the same.
"Blackford - The story of a village and its people" (ISBN 095204831) can be ordered from all good bookshops, or by contacting Susan Hartnell-Beavis, Chapel Lane Cottage, Blackford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7EF, price £10 including postage and packing.
The book was produced as one of the village 'Millenium' projects with the support of grants from the Lotteries 'Awards for All' and South Somerset District Council. Over 170 pages with maps and photos old and new.
All proceeds from the sale of books (after p+p) go to the Reading Room.
A NEW book has now being written - see below
If you want other information use the mail form on this site and we will come back to you |  |
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Grant aided by 'Awards for All' and SSDC
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A History of the County of Somerset: Volume VII
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A History of the County of Somerset: Volume VII
Further reading!
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New Book published
There are less than 100 copies of the old book remaining and are expected to be sold out around the end of 2007.
Having secured lottery and SSDC funding a new book has now been written. Not all information from the previous book has been included in the new book as the objectives were a little different.
Blackford REVISITED
Charting its History & Recent Changes
ISBN 978–09520483–2–9
© Beaufort Press 2007
It can be ordered from all good bookshops, or by contacting Susan Hartnell-Beavis, Chapel Lane Cottage, Blackford, Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7EF, (£10 for those who collect their own copies or £12.50 with p&p to UK)
The book was produced with the support of grants from the Lotteries 'Awards for All' and South Somerset District Council. Over 280 pages with maps and photos old and new - many in colour.
For more information you will need to buy it - see index and introduction on this website. Please contact the author on blackford.book@googlemail.com and she will give you further details of cost and how to order. |  |
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