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Stamford Local History Society

BOOKS
Several books have been published by members and former members of SLHS. Most are held at Stamford Library, and some are still available from local bookshops, Amazon or other retail outlets, whilst others may be out of print. If you have difficulty in obtaining a copy you require please CONTACT us as we may be able to help.

William Stukeley's Stamford
A selection of drawings from Stukeley's Designs of Stamford Antiquitys
John F H Smith FSA
Spiegal Press Ltd
ISBN

Stamford Assets
A Catalogue of Newcomb Family Property
John Daffurn
Eptex
ISBN
9780993147951

George Glover (1812-1890): the unfulfilled potential of a Victorian architect
The designer of Rock House and Terrace
John Daffurn
Eptex, 2022
ISBN
9780993147937

Stamford Fairs and Markets
Origins of the Stamford Mid-Lent Fair
Keith Hansell
Hansell, 2021
ISBN
9781399911283

Stamford Tenants
A history of Rock Terrace and its occupants
John Daffurn
Eptex, 2020
ISBN
9780993147920

William Cecil's Survey of Stamford
Alan Rogers
Abramis, 2020
ISBN
9781845497699

Stamford History Tours
Christopher Davies
Amberley, 2019
ISBN
9781445659305

A-Z of Stamford: Places-People-History
Christopher Davies
Amberley, 2019
ISBN
9781445685298

Newstead by Stamford Priory
A small but important house of Austin canons
N J Sheehan
Sheehan, 2018
ISBN
9780957503854

Stamford in 50 Buildings
Celebrating 50 years of a conservation town
Christopher Davies
Amberley, 2017
ISBN
9781445672823

The Story of Stamford Hospital
As told in the 19th, 20th & 21st centuries
Friend of Stamford Hospital
Spiegl Press, 2016
ISBN
9781526204042

Uffington in the County of Lincolnshire
In-depth account of one of Stamford's neighbouring villages
N J Sheehan
Sheehan, 2014, 2019
ISBN
9780957503861

Guild, Hospital and Aldermen
N Hill & A Rogers
Abramis, 2013
ISBN
9781845495824

The Wardens: Managing a late Medieval Hospital
Browne's Hospital, Stamford, 1495-1518
Alan Rogers (ed)
Abramis, 2013
ISBN
9781845495992

People and Property in Medieval Stamford
Alan Rogers (ed)
Abramis, 2012
ISBN
9781845495480

Noble Merchant: William Browne
Alan Rogers
Abramis, 2012
ISBN
9781845495503

Stamford University: the stuttering dream
The story of Stamford's repeated attempts to become a university town
N J Sheehan
Speigl Press, 2012
ISBN
9780993147920

The Act Book of St Katherine's Guild
Stamford, 1480-1534
Alan Rogers (ed)
Abramis, 2011
ISBN
9781845495091

Stamford Through Time
Christopher Davies
Amberley, 2010
ISBN
9781848684812

In Search of Daniel Lambert
A winter talk for Stamford Museum at Stamford Theatre 5 March 2009
Philippa Massey
Stamford Museum
ISBN

The Stamford Volunteer Rifle Corps
David Nalson
Stamford Museum, 2008
ISBN

Stamford Pubs and Breweries
A history of the drink trade in Stamford
Martin Smith
Spiegl Press, 2006
ISBN

William Browne's Town
The Stamford Hall Book, Vol. 1, 1465-1492
Alan Rogers (ed)
Stamford Survey Group, 2005
ISBN
9780950283210

Stamford Past
Up-to-date modern account of Stamford's colourful past. Rich with images.
Christopher Davies
Phillimore, 2002
ISBN
1860772285

Stamford in Lincolnshire
A collection of early Stamford photographs
Chris Hunt
Spiegl Press, 1985
ISBN

Pick of Stamford
Michael Key
Paul Watkins. 1994
ISBN
9781871615531

Stamford and the Civil War
Christopher Davies
Paul Watkins, 1992
ISBN
9781871615296

Stamford Memories
Life in a country town during the 1930s and the 1940s
Betty Clark
Licolnshire Books
ISBN

The Book of Stamford
Alan Rogers
Barracuda Books, 1983
ISBN
9780860231233

A Short History of the Stamford and Rutland Hospital
J Quinlan & A Rogers
The Friends of Stamford Hospital, 1978
ISBN

The Religious Foundations of Medieval Stamford
The Religious Foundations of Medieval Stamford
J S Hartley & A Rogers
Univerity of Nottingham, 1974
ISBN
902031295

A History of Lincolnshire
Alan Rogers
Darwen Finlayson, 1970
ISBN
852080603

The Medieval Buildings of Stamford
Alan Rogers
Univerity of Nottingham, 1970
ISBN
902031023

The Making of Stamford
Alan Rogers (ed)
Leic. Uni. Press, 1965
ISBN
9780718510503
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