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We
have produced books about Kingsbury’s history, the local
schools, the parish church and the Colliery and have recently
published ‘The Story of Kingsbury’ which charts the
history of the community from prehistoric times until the
present day.
Some
of the earlier publications are now out of print but it is
still possible to photocopy them at local rates. Details of
all books can be seen below.
If you would like to purchase any of the books or make enquiries, please contact Carole Haines at:
92 Sycamore Road, Kingsbury, Tamworth, Staffs, B78 2JL
or email ~ carole.haines92@btinternet.com
Please note - price does not include postage + packing.
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Around Kingsbury
Published : 1984, reprinted1985 & revised 1986
Description: A brief history of until the present day.
Out of print |
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History of Kingsbury School
Published : June 1986
Description: A history of Kingsbury School from 1686 to 1986 written to mark the 300th Anniversary of Thomas Coton's School.
Out of print |
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Kingsbury Rail
Co-Published : July 1989
Description : A history of the Birmingham & Derby Railway from 1839 to the closure of Kingsbury station in 1968.
Price: £1.00 |
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Historical Rambles
Published 1991:
Description: Five guided walks with maps around the parish of Kingsbury. The text gives information of historical interest about many of the buildings and is ideal for 'armchair' walkers as well as the more active ones.
Out of print |
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Kingsbury Remembered
Published : 1992
Description: A photographic collection with captions of Kingsbury and the parish during the past hundred years.
Out of print |
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The Parish Church
Published 1987; Revised 1997
Description: A guided walk around the interior and exterior of the church detailing points of specific interest.
Price: £1.00 |
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A History of Kingsbury Colliery
Published: 1999
Description: A history of Kingsbury Colliery and local mining from the 17th century until closure of the mine in 1968.
Out of print |
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The Story of Kingsbury
Published: Sept. 2001
Description: A more detailed history of Kingsbury and the locality during the past 2000 years. It will take the reader on a journey through time from the Iron Age to the 21st century. This publication is intended as an update for the 'Around Kingsbury' book.
Out of print |
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Kingsbury, A Stroll through Our Village DVD
Produced: December 2005
Description: Take a look at the houses and people who have helped shape the village's rich and colourful past.
Running time approximately 75 mins
Price: £7.99 |
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