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An interesting
booklet recently added to stock is ST. Mary the Virgin, Kinwarton originally researched by
the Rev. Frank Wain and recently updated by W. Horton and J. F1arle. It gives a detailed
history of the church, with a list of incumbents. It also includes information on
Kinwarton Dovecote.
Discovering Roman
Alcester, written and published by Warwickshire Museum is an excellent brief history,
having been brought up to date from the latest finds from the excavations.
REDDITCH AS IT
WAS by Lily Norris (pub. Brewin Books) is a novel which captures the vitality of Redditch
in the early years of this century in the fishing tackle and needle making factories of
the town. Recently published by Alan SuttA and compiled by Nicholas Fogg is VICTORIAN
STRATFORD~UPON~AVON IN OLD PHOTOGRAPHS,
A collection of
photo's drawn from the Shakespeare Birthplace Trust collection. The 1991 NATIONAL TRUST
HANDBOOK is now available, an invaluable guide for those wishing to visit the Trust1s
properties.
For walkers and
horse riders, a useful booklet FIVE MILES FROM INKBERROW, written and published by
G.Allison, gives well-detailed notes and maps of bridlepaths around Inkberrow. PRIVIES
GALORE! by Mollie Harris (Alan Sutton) is a lively look at privies through the ages; a
light, readable, informative and amusing book.
Warwickshire
Libraries Department are holding a photography competition. Entry forms available at all
libraries. The subject can be people, places or events in Warwickshire. The photos will
eventually be added to the libraries' photographic collection. Prizes, which are
sponsored, include a weekend for two in Paris, and £50 and £25. July 3lst, 1991, is the
closing date.
© Alcester & District Local History Society 1991