Colin J. Seabright

Chesham, a small market town in the valley of the River Chess between the beech-clad Chiltern Hills in Buckinghamshire, has a long history of light craft industry based on locally produced raw materials. Early development had been confined to the floor of the valley, resulting in a very long, narrow town through which the High Street and its continuation was the only main road, carrying all local and any through traffic. The recent need to accommodate more through traffic required drastic treatment; as the narrow confines of the valley prevented any bypass for the town centre, the only solution was an inner relief road, construction of which involved demolition of some of the older parts of the town. This little volume illustrates, by sequences of photographs of selected features, how Chesham changed through the twentieth century.

This absorbing collection of images offers a nostalgic glimpse into the history of High Wycombe during the last century. Situated between the Chiltern Hills, High Wycombe's early prosperity was based on its watermills and the market which served a large surrounding area. Later, furniture making grew into a major local industry employing over a quarter of the town's population in the late Victorian era. Alongside recollections of the area's industrial heritage tie volume also recalls aspects of everyday life, from schools and churches, shops and public houses, to leisure pursuits and celebrations - including King George V's coronation celebrations in 1911. Illustrated with over 190 pictures High Wycombe Revisited recalls life in the town during the first half of the twentieth century, when much of the old town still remained.

Features a selection of over 180 archive images that document life in the Buckinghamshire town of Aylesbury.

A history of Chesham.

A history of Amersham.

This intriguing selection of old postcards, many of which have never before been published, illustrates just how much Beaconsfield has changed over the last century. Illustrated by over 200 archive pictures, this volume includes vistas of shops, places of worship, schools, public houses and local people. This detailed and informative volume also records events, sporting activities and Royal visits.

A history of Chalfont St Peter & Gerrards Cross

The fascinating collection of over 200 photographs chronicles the recent history of this charming area of rural Buckinghamshire. Despite being so close to London, Chalfont St Giles has maintained an air of peace and tranquility as it is bypassed by main roads. Chalfont St Giles was a popular destination for Londeres enjoying rural excursion and this compilation follows a popular route the village as described in a 1930s guidebook. Starting at the Pheasant Inn, we are led past the pond and green, through the village and on to Jordans, historically part of Chalfont St Giles parish, and to Seers Green. This comprehensive pictorial record is sure to awaken nostalgic memories in all those who remeber Chalfont St Giles as it used to be and will prove to be a valuable source of information for newcomers and visitors alike.