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We now have in
stock many aerial photos of the area. We have ones of Alcester datine from 1948, 1967,
1972, 1906 and 1989. These are very useful for making comparisons. We also have some of
Arrow and Studley for 1972.
Recently arrived
in a set of new definitive footpoth maps for South Warwickshire. As it is a long time ago,
that the last on were prepared, there are many alterations and amendments. They are
shelved near the local history collection in a map cabinet
New books
recently added. to stock include: 'Puritanism at Alcester 1592 - 1662': Martin Cutmore of
Alcester has researched this for his master's degree in history and has kindly deposited a
copy at the library.
We have in our
stock the Civic Society's leaflets on local walks : there is one each on Oversley, Arrow,
Coughton and Alcester Heath: also in stock and on sale is the Civic Society's Country
Walks near Alcester - 12 local walks are described in good detail
Mrs Betty Smith,
the 'Stratford Herald' columnist, until her recent move to France, has written two books:
1. 'Hidden Warwickshire' (Countryside Books 1990) in which she takes the reader on a tour of fascinating variety around the county; she discovers tiny hamlets, manor houses, ruins and follies - local places such as Alcock's Arbour, Arrow, Billesley, Binton, Exhall are explored.
2. 'Warwickshire Murders' looks: at a series of horrid crimes which took place in the county over the last 400 years.
An interesting...
book 'A 'Warwickshire Christmas' compiled by David Green (Alan Button 1990) is an
anthology of writings about Christmas in the county from gifted writers from long ago to
the present day.
© Alcester & District Local History Society 1991