Local items - Books and other items from Ewelme, Benson and Oxfordshire
All the items below are available from Derry's Den or can be ordered by contacting us on sue@derrysden.co.uk, 01491 824152 (tel/fax). We are happy to supply mail order for those not living locally.
Benson items
NEW! Benson 2010 calendars - One page per month with pictures of Benson on each page along with space to write notes. Always a popular gift to send to friends and family abroad and living away from Benson. Sent all over the world! £5.50 including envelope. Order your copies in advance by contacting Sue at Derry's Den, 01491 824152 or sue@derrysden.co.uk
NEW! Benson Book - The Ditmas History of Benson, published by the Bensington Society in October 2009, Benson resident Miss Edith Ditmas completed her comprehnsive and scholarly history of Benson in 1981 but for some reason it was never published. This book presents her original text and diagrams with a number of historical photos and two important appendices: a wide ranging review of below ground archaeology by County Archaelogists Paul Smith, and a splendid set of historic maps of Benson, selected and introduced by expert John Leighfield. ISBN: 978-0-948598-18-0, £15.00
NEW! T towel with views of war memorial, lock house and church. Quality white linen towel with dark green line drawings £4.99
NEW! Benson mugs - with a line drawing of the war memorial £5.99
Selection of fridge magnets, notelet cards and Christmas cards.
Benson: A Village Through its History, published by the Bensington Society, edited by Kate Tiller. The most comprehensive history of Benson eve published, this book examines the landscape, the buildings and, above all, the people who have shaped the character of the village for more than a millenium. ISBN: 0 948598 10 7, £12.00 plus postage.
Benson, A Century of Change: 1900-2000, published by the Bensington Society, edited by Janet Burtt and Peter Clarke.The local authors searched through people's mmories, picture collections and family records for the material which they have crafted into this book. Illustrated with over 450 photographs, many never before published, it records all aspects of family and business life through the eyes of the villagers, enabling the reader to experience the enormous social changes of the century. A companion volume to the acclaimed "Benson - A Village Through its History", this book is about PEOPLE. ISBN: 0 948598 12 3, £12.00 plus postage.
War memorial and graves - Book of remembrance. Published by the Bensington Society.£4.99 plus postage. ISBN: 9780948598173.
Other local books
The Seven Shires Way by Elaine Steane. A 234 mile walk around the county boundary of Oxfrodshire using public rights of way. Each walk is accompanied by the relevant section of the Ordnance Survey map and is vividly illustrated throughout, giving the archaeological, historical, botanical and literary detail. A list of useful accomodation and information about public transport is also included. ISBN: 1 872877 51 X, £12.95 plus postage.
Warburton's Walks by Tim Huins and Brian Harding. Twenty four circular walks in and around Oxfordshire. Paul Warburton was a famer, conservationist, naturalist and a writer, who died as a result of a farming accident in 2004. This guide was published by his walking friends in his memory. Each walk is fully described and clearly marked on a section of large scale Ordnance Survey mapping. All profits from sales go to the Thames Valley and Chilterns Air Ambulance Trust. ISBN: 0 9552247 0 5, £5.95 plus postage. NOW SOLD OUT
Oxford: The Pitkin City Guides. Places to visit, museums, street map, time line, walking trail, local information. ISBN: 0 85372 987 5, £3.50.
Dorchester on Thames. Born and bred. by James Pratt. £5.00. 10% of the profit goes to Leonard Cheshire Disability.