The First Kingdom: Britain in the Age of Arthur
Max Adams (2021)
"A remarkable new study disappoints in its coverage of Swaledale"
"an excellent summary of the latest academic research ... recommended"
Head of Zeus Ltd, 2021.
ISBN (HB) 9781788543477, 491pp, 5 maps, 4 figs, photos, £30
ISBN (E) 9781788543460
Available widely.
Making One’s Way in the World: The footprints and trackways
of prehistoric people
Martin Bell (2020)
"will surely be acknowledged in future as a seminal work in the subject"
Oxbow Books, 2020.
ISBN 978-1-78925-402-0. Hardback 320pp, 106 illustrations, £50
ISBN 978-1-78925-403-7 (ePub). Digital edition.
Available widely.
There was None of this Lazy Dancing!
Bob Ellis (2020)
"the most complete record to date of Dales musicians and their music"
"... outstanding. Painstakingly researched, superbly written, beautifully produced and illustrated ..."
Self published, 2020.
Hardback (A4), 391pp, 99 colour & b/w illustrations, £20 + £4p&p
Available online from dalestunes.org.uk
The Shepherd's Life
James Rebanks (2016)
"Affectionate, evocative, illuminating. A story of survival - of a flock, a landscape and a disappearing way of life. I love this book. (Nigel Slater)"
"... a uniquely relevant insight into Swaledale’s past, present and future..."
published by Penguin, 2016.
ISBN 978-0141979366. Softback, 320 pp, 10 b/w illustrations, £9.99
Available widely.
Arkengarthdale in 1891
Ian Gomersall (2000)
"A vivid picture of aspects of life for those living (in Arkengarthdale) during a particularly varied, and often difficult period of history. "
"... a fascinating read..."
Self published, 2000.
Softback, 45 pp, illustrations: 4 maps & 7 b/w sketches, ~£20.00
Available to read in the Museum Library, and occasionally on sale in the second hand book shop at the Swaledale Museum and online.
A Yorkshire Guide: The Flowers of Swaledale
Jocelyn Campbell (2014)
and
Trees in the Swaledale Landscape
Jocelyn Campbell and Tim Laurie (2013)
"These books will slow you down. They will take you to different places ...
They will help you to contemplate, day-dream, and marvel at the beauty of the natural world. "
Time Please! 'Lost' Inns, Pubs and Alehouses of the Yorkshire Dales
David S. Johnson (2019)
"A fascinating series of snapshots of long-lost drinking establishments in the Yorkshire Dales through the ages that inspires further research"
"... one of those books that you think must have already been written."
The Temperance Movement Its Medals & Badges
Peter A. Crummett (2019)
"A delightfully focused, wonderfully photographed record that connects your jewellery box with an intimate slice of Dales history "
"... ignites a whole range of thoughts and questions."
Published by the author, 2019.
Softback, 75pp, b/w illustrations. £14.00 plus £2.50 for postage
Available from the author:
petercrummett@talktalk.net
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