We are proud to present the new County Memories series from The Francis Frith Collection. This wonderful set of paperbacks showcases the unique stories of Cornwall, Cheshire, Devon, Surrey, Sussex, the Thames Valley and Yorkshire with fine historical photographs, maps, traditional recipes, heritage and industry, archaeology, fascinating local facts and folklore.
Books from this stunning NEW series from The Francis Frith Collection are available for Was £15.00 Now £12.75.
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We invite you to personalise your copy and create a wonderful gift or keepsake. Before you buy, simply add a personal message which will be printed on the title page of your book - perfect for anniversaries, birthdays and retirements!
>> Find out more about personalising your book
Simply click to see some sample pages from our "County Memories" series, to whet your appetite!
Each book in the "County Memories" series is bursting with information snippets and fascinating facts about the area. Learn about the Helston Furry Dance and the Padstow 'Obby 'Oss (Cornwall), the ancient monuments of Cornwall, boating on the Thames and "Three Men in a Boat" (Thames Valley), Titus Salt and Saltaire (Yorkshire), William Wilberforce (Yorkshire), the silk industry of Macclesfield and Congleton (Cheshire), Cheshire's salt industry, Curious Surrey, Surrey Watermills, Sussex and the Devil, the River Ouse Railway Viaduct (Sussex), Eddystone Lighthouse (Devon), and Haunted Devon... to name but a few!
Every book in our "County Memories" series features traditional locally-inspired recipes, such as -
Yorkshire Curd Tart, Cod, Lemon and Lime Fishcakes, Buckinghamshire Cherry Bumpers, Reading Sauce, Stargazy Pie, Saffron Cake, Cheshire Cheese Soup, Cheshire Onion Pie, Trout in Watercress and Cream Sauce, Surrey Churdles, Chiddingly Hot Pot, Arundel Mullet, Devonshire Splits, Devonshire Squab Pie - simply delicious!
Interested in more traditional recipes? - see our "A Taste of..." regional recipe series.
