Book featured in Penkridge magazine

A small excerpt from 'Crime & Chaos in Victorian Penkridge', dealing with an instance of child neglect, appears in this month's 'Penkridge Advertiser' magazine(which you can read online).

Dudley in Old Advertisements

This new title will appeal to those with an interest in the social, local and family history of Dudley. It's a slim volume, of around 70 pages, described as follows:


"Take a look back at the shops and industries of Dudley in Victorian times, through dozens of advertisements. Fascinating facts about each business, the people involved and the products they made or sold serve to conjure up a unique view of the town at the heart of the Black Country."

The book is available now at lulu.com and will soon be available on Amazon.

South Staffordshire History Books Special Offer

That happy (?) time of year is once again approaching and if you're stuck for a present for someone with a local connection, why not consider one of our SPECIAL OFFERS?

We're offering a discount on two local titles when purchased individually and an even bigger saving if you buy both. Take a peek at our Facebook page for details of this special offer.


Offer only available when buying direct (see our Facebook page for details). FREE local delivery in Brewood or Coven, please contact us for other delivery options. Offer ends 17/12/17

Another Dudley Book On Its Way

A new book delving into the lives of people who ran the shops, industries and businesses in Dudley in the 1800s is nearing completion. The book contains dozens of advertisements from traders in the town, accompanied by fascinating facts about the people concerned and their occupations. We expect the book to be available by mid-November... watch this space!