Tracey Bennett Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 My lovely local bookshop down here in Norfolk has a fabulous local history section. Which is all very well but I want to read about Cheshire not Norfolk! I have a fantasy of browsing a quirky, interesting little independent shop with an impressive range of intriguing Cheshire History books. So - where shall I go on my next trip north? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Tracey, I have been racking my tiny little brain regarding book shops in our area that may have historical information on the locality and can't come up with any, their appears to be very little in the way of historic information in the form of the written word other than warrington Library and the occasional books compiled by Janice Hayes that are on sale at the large retailers and one large superstore. Poor show really!. Perhaps Dizz may be able to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I've had a Google and can't see anything in Warrington but wondered whether maybe Frodsham or Knutsford or another similarly 'naice' Cheshire town would have one??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latchford Locks Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Try this link as a good starting point ... http://www.latchfordhistorygroup.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Try this link as a good starting point ...http://www.latchfordhistorygroup.co.uk/ I must endorse LL's suggestion Tracey, I received an invite from a member and was made extremely welcome by everyone, fi you wish to know about the history of latchford and Knutsford Road this is the group to join. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Ah - therein lies the rub. I haven't joined any local history groups because living where I do, it's hard to see what benefit I'd get out them as I can't attend meetings/lectures etc. Yes there are books on their website which I could buy but what I really want to do is browse and have a flick through before I buy. Buying online can be a bit hit and miss, some books are great but others end up not being what I'd imagined and by the time they arrive and I realise it's too late! Hence I'd love to go to actual shop and spend some time leafing through books before I buy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Seen a few i think about cheshire in tesco but not sure as they were on the end of an aisle and i was just wandering past taking little notice. Could always have a look in the league of friends place in the hospital if you are passing that way. other than that cannot think of anywhere else, most of the little bookshops seem to have disappeared into L-space. has been a while since i wandered about in warrington town centre, there used to be one tucked away in a corner near queens gardens somewhere but cannot remember exactly where it was/is. the curse of the electronic book age i fear. now there is a thought wonder if there are any free electronic books on cheshire. something to have a look at later i think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 Oxfam bookshops down here are really good for local interest books. I assume that as they're a national charity they send books to the relevant geographical area. I had a look on their website and was really surprised to see there aren't any in Warrington though there are some in Knutsford. Trouble is you need to pop into charity shops on a regular basis to get the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfie Posted September 15, 2013 Report Share Posted September 15, 2013 I like the Curiosity bookshop in Runcorn, specialises in books about Runcorn and Widnes, but also has books for other areas of Cheshire and Liverpool. The owner Liz Howard has written many books including several on local history and is at present intending to write a trilogy based on life in the Victorian era. http://curiositybookshop.tbpcontrol.co.uk/TBP.Direct/CustomerAccessControl/Home.aspx?d=curiositybookshop&s=C&r=10000147&ui=0&bc=0&collection=10005789 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Ooh, great, thanks Wolfie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
algy Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Tracey, there’s a great second hand book shop in Altrincham - Abacus Books, I have also added this link for bookshops in Cheshire - link at the bottom. Abacus Books24 Regent RoadALTRINCHAM Cheshire WA14 1RP map0161 928 5108Open: Tuesday & Thursday - Saturday 10.00 - 5.00.Large general stock and arts, crafts and local history. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ http://www.inprint.co.uk/thebookguide/shops/location1.php?loc=North%20West&locc=Cheshire ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ The Internet Archive is a good place to search for history books. Sorry about the Skype jargon below , were using it to talk to relatives and the downside is that it automatically adds the text if I place a phone number on the page and I can't delete it without uninstalling the programme, it's a nuisance but harmless. Call Send SMS Add to Skype You'll need Skype CreditFree via Skype Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 Thanks Algy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockcutting Posted September 16, 2013 Report Share Posted September 16, 2013 The Latchford History Society have published several books about the history of Latchford. If you are interested in the history of Latchford then these are the books for you otherwise... The book "From Corncrake to Combine" by G. Walter Wright is about the memoirs of a Cheshire farmer and........ "Cenarth Falls past and present" by C.Mervyn Thomas is about the history of Cenarth Falls. Are there any history books about Norfolk? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evil Sid Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 yep and they're bootiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 Are there any history books about Norfolk? Yes, squillions. I think it's compulsory for Norfolk residents turning 60 to write a whimsical memoir of farming life called "Turnips Aloft!" or similar. There are drifts of them in charity shops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockcutting Posted September 17, 2013 Report Share Posted September 17, 2013 What, Tracey literally "squillions?" Some of them must be worth reading. Which one would you recomend? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted September 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2013 My favourite is "The biography of a Victorian Village; Richard Cobbold's account of Wortham, Suffolk 1860." Probably the first of the genre, written by the Reverend of Wortham in 1860, lots of little anecdotes about the villagers, he even painted portraits of them. It'd be fantastic for any genealogists with an interest in the village. I found out that my friend's house used to be a little shop where all the children from the workhouse used to go and buy sweets. I've only got one other "Two bites of the cherry" by Sydney Talbot because that's about Diss. They're all very samey after a while, I don't have much storage space and that I do have I'd rather dedicate to Cheshire history! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suestandish Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I have a book about Warrington bought on Amazon, "A History of Warrington" by Alan Crosby it cost £16.99 but worth every penny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoDave Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Two different suggestions; I believe Harry Wells still has some of his excellent booklets in his Railway Junction shop. The shop at Ellesmere Port Boat Museum has a superb selection of Cheshire and Manchester Ship Canal books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 I have a book about Warrington bought on Amazon, "A History of Warrington" by Alan Crosby it cost £16.99 but worth every penny. I've got that book too SueS (it was my mums) and I agree it's definitely one worth reading Ringo, where is the Railway Junction Shop ? Ellesmere Port boat museum didn't have many at all when we went earlier in the years to be honest but maybe they were low on stock. Now that is one great place to visit though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RingoDave Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 I was at the Boat Museum in August and there were a good selection. Railway Junction is on the bend in Orford Lane - opposite where the Queen's Cinema was (The car wash to most people now). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dizzy Posted October 25, 2013 Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Thanks and sorry Dave, I just realised you had actually said 'Canal' books and yes they did have those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tracey Bennett Posted October 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2013 Railway junction sounds interesting, I'll definitely pay a visit next time we're up. I've got the Crosby book too, have been to the Ellesmere port Museum and got a few books on mersey flats, it was well stocked when we were there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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