History of Cholsey

For your copies of these books, please contact Sue Jeffs
01491 651164 or email: su-ej@hotmail.co.uk

 
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ALL ABOUT OUR VILLAGE

From the Ice Age to the Millennium Celebrations, Change at Cholsey - Again tracks the social history of the parish as it grew from a tiny Saxon settlement to the commuter village we now know. Packed with maps, photographs and drawings the book provides an interesting read for new arrivals and old friends alike.

Special Price £10

posted 28 Jul 24

 
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WILD ABOUT CHOLSEY - A 30 YEAR NATURE DIARY

A fascinating, fully illustrated compilation of all the Nature Notes written by Eastender, Tony Rayner, and published in The Forty magazine for the last 30 years. A unique record of our changing countryside and wildlife. Fully updated, and with extra chapters from guest authors, including former Cholsey head teacher and Guardian columnist, Bill Campbell. A specially commissioned watercolour by Richard Lewington graces the front page.

Special Price £8

posted 28 Jul 24

 
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FINDING YOUR WAY AROUND THE PARISH

What better way to explore Cholsey than to take guided walks around the fields, roads and footpaths of the village? Parish Potters Around Cholsey provides nine carefully researched walks covering the whole parish, complete with five colour maps to help you find your way and easy to follow instructions. Colour photos and line drawings of views, plants and wildlife heighten the interest and set the context.

£4.00

posted 28 Jul 24

 
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CHOLSEY TOWNE - BY TONY RAYNOR             

An insightful social history of the people and the properties in the centre of our historic village. Find out all about Pound Farm, and other landmarks, many of which are no longer with us.

£10

posted 28 Jul 24

 

AT HOME WITH AGATHA CHRISTIE

The fascinating story of Agatha’s life in Cholsey and Winterbrook, concentrating on her home life and the very private person she was – despite being a world-famous author and playwright, and married to a famous archaeologist.

£8.50

posted 28 Jul 24