Publications
Books
Have you discovered these fascinating books about Widcombe and Lyncombe yet?
“Discovering Widcombe and Lyncombe, Bath”
The Association published in 1993 a revised 2nd edition of 'Discovering Widcombe and Lyncombe' by Maurice Stott. This is a short history in 124 pages, with 5 maps and 38 illustrations. It is an interesting and invaluable background to our parishes, price £6.50.
More than 3,000 copies have been sold and there are now only a few hundred copies left.
“Exploring Widcombe & Lyncombe”
This is one of a series of books by Keith Dallimore, published by Millstream Books. The sketches and illustrations help you to see much more of the fascinating detail that exists around us in Widcombe and Lyncombe, often overlooked.
This booklet (price £3.50), was published as a companion to the Millennium Map.
“In the Footsteps of Jane Austen - through Bath to Lyncombe and Widcombe”, by Janet Aylmer
Jane Austen lived in Bath from 1801 to 1806. She liked the countryside and walked with a friend across the city to Lyncombe and Widcombe. This book contains more than 80 illustrations of buildings and places she would have seen on that walk, with details of their history. Price £6.99.
Leaflets and Maps
The Beating the Bounds Map
The map, providing a fascinating and beautiful walk around Widcombe's boundaries, is available from Prior Park Garden Centre and the Prior Park Landscape Garden Bookshop, priced £1.00.
The Abbey Cemetery Tombstone Trail Leaflet
Priced at £1.00, the leaflet is available from Prior Park Garden Centre, the Prior Park Landscape Garden Bookshop and the Abbey Bookshop.
Purchasing Details
Orders should be sent to:
Rosemary Emsley
Secretary,
The Widcombe
Association,
15 Holloway
Bath BA2 4PS
01225 337865
Cheques made payable to The Widcombe Association. For the leaflets, add 50p postage and packing; please ring for details of postage and packaging for the books.