Published by:
Fort Press
ISBN 978 0 9535674 5 4
Available at the Spar, Bawdens, and the Post Office.
Or if you'd like to arrange to get one through the post, email us here to get the details.
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Published by: Fort Press ISBN 978 0 9535674 5 4 Available at the Spar, Bawdens, and the Post Office. Or if you'd like to arrange to get one through the post, email us here to get the details. |
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To get a good idea of the history of Bampton, the best way is to follow the 'Bampton Town Trail': this is a walk which takes you around the town, and introduces you to historic sites and buildings. There is a free leaflet available from in Information Centre at Bawdens in Brook Street. |
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This book (published December 2001) by Fort Press ISBN 0 9535674 1 9 If you'd like to arrange to get one through the post, email us here to get the details. Also on sale in the Post Office. |
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The Industrial Heritage of Bampton (2006) - Published by Fort Press ISBN 0 9535674 2 7 If you'd like to arrange to get one through the post, email us here to get the details. Also on sale at the Post Office and in the Spar shop. |
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"Bampton Fair - and a Little Bit More" - a new book, published by Frances Collier-Lovell, a local author in Autumn 2007. 128 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); £9.99 + P & P £2.25 (UK only). For other countries please ask first. ISBN 1-4251-3319-3 To purchase your copy of Bampton Fair and a little bit more please send an e-mail to: ladyloo@tesco.net detailing how many copies you would like. If you would like a signed copy please mention this when you place your order. |
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"Roman to 17th Century Bampton, Devon", including the Romans, Saxon and Norman Occupations, the Knights Templar, the Roman Fort, Bampton Castle, and the Borough of Bampton. TJ Francis £2.85 Published by Fort Press April 2008 ISBN 978-0-9535674-3-0 If you'd like to arrange to get one through the post, email us here to get the details. Also on sale at the Post Office and in the Spar shop. |
*TJ Francis' books above are also available in Tiverton at Exe Valley News in Bampton Street; Angel Books in the Pannier Market; Tourist Information Centre, Phoenix Lane; Tiverton Museum of Rural Life, Beck Square.
This book, written by Caroline Seward, gives a community history of Bampton, and is illustrated with numerous wonderful old photographs, most of which came from Reg Kingdon's collection. If you buy the book from the Seward Bakery and Spar in Bampton, you may even persuade Caroline to sign it for you! Or you can purchase it by post. Devon Books 1998 IBSN 1 85522 646 4 |
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Three of these old maps of Bampton are from Devon County Council, the others we have added:
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For some interesting genealogical history of the parish, try clicking here.
Devon History Society has a wide range of members from enthusiastic amateurs to senior academic historians.
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Link to Devon Record Office for historical records |
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Friends of Devon Archives - a wealth of local historical information on 18th century |
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GENUKI - Genealogical information for the UK and Ireland - Bampton Section |
Our local historian is compiling a significant database of local names associated with Bampton's history. You can contact him via email at local.history@bampton.org.uk
