Publications
Every House Tells a Story
In November 2006, the Group published a book, “Every House Tells A Story” about local houses in the village of Langford.
Some 25 older houses reveal their secrets, both architectural and family. The project was a collaborative venture with some 20 authors researching a wide range of properties in the village. The book is well illustrated with maps, photos, records, and deeds, many in colour. At nearly 250 pages and with 1000 references the book is an important work recording the social and economic development of a rural Somerset village over nearly four centuries.
A chapter is devoted to a comprehensive collection of maps dating from 1675 to modern days, which shows how the village developed from a staging post on the Bristol to Exeter coach run to a desirable country residence for rich merchants from Bristol and London in the 1820s.
The book sold out in April 2007. However, a reissue of the book containing some minor additions and changes has just been printed to coincide with the release of a second volume in May 2009.
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More Stories from Langford
A completely new set of 24 houses are covered in “More Stories From Langford”, which in addition features chapters on 11 “prominent Langfordians”. These are individuals and families who in addition to having had an impact on our village have gone onto achieve fame and notoriety on a larger stage. Their stories make interesting reading.
The book runs to 360 pages, is lavishly illustrated, well referenced and indexed, and with its companion volume represents a unique guide to the development of a rural community.
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Looking Back at Langford
A Penny to Go to School
