Do you want to know to know more about the history of your street or parish, find out about the people who lived in your area and what they did, or discover mor

This practical but inspiring book considers what local history is, why researching it is valuable and rewarding, and how we should go about it. Issues addressed

Writing Local History Today guides local historians through the process of researching, writing, and publishing their work. Mason & Calder present step-by-step

"The author is the historian for the Historic Places Trust. This guide is designed to point people in the right direction, as an introduction to a vast subject.