DHRG Books Available in Hardcopy
The DHRG books which availabe in hardcopy can be purchased from local booksellers, the Tourist Information centre and Dartmouth Museum. They are listed below.
Thomas Newcomen of Dartmouth
By Eric Preston
This concise book tells the story of the quiet ironmonger from Dartmouth who changed the world by inventing the Newcomen engine, paving the way for James Watt, and for Richard Trevithick, the fiery Cornishman who built the first steam locomotive.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £4.95
Blackpool Sands
By David Stranack
Blackpool Sands, two miles to the south west of Dartmouth, is steeped in history. The remains of a prehistoric forest lie beneath the beach, and in 1404 it was the site of a memorable battle between English yeomen and yeowomen and an invading force of Bretons and Frenchmen. The English won!
Available to buy in hardcopy. £4.00
The Torbay Paint Company
By Bridget Howard
This book plots the origins and development of the Torbay Paint Company until it was taken over and closed down in 1961. It will be of interest to anyone who wishes to understand more about the industrial and commercial development of Dartmouth and Torbay.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £2.50
William Veale, Master Mariner, 1791-1867
By Linda King
Written by William Veale’s great, great, great granddaughter, Linda King, the book provides a fascinating insight into the extraordinary career of William Veale and more generally life at sea during the 19th century.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £1.00
Hawley’s Fortalice, Dartmouth’s First Castle
By Terry Edwards
In the late 14th Century John Hawley, then Mayor of Dartmouth, began to build the town’s first castle, or “fortalice”, at the mouth of the river. Terry Edwards’ work with English Heritage led him into researching this ancient fortress, and he pieced together an impressive picture of how the structure would have looked some 600 years ago.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £2.50
A Dittisham Boy’s Story
By Ewart Hutchings
Ewart Hutchings was born in Dittisham in 1894. His book provides a vivid first-hand account of a Devon way of life that has now disappeared, as seen through the eyes of a young boy. Ewart soon found himself fighting the German army in France, which he describes graphically. Later in life he returned to Devon and wrote this book for his grandchildren.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £2.50
Wadstray House: A History
By Irene O'Shea
Wadstray House is about three miles from Dartmouth, in the parish of Blackawton. Using diaries, photographs and personal reminiscences, Irene O’Shea tells the story of a modest, elegant home with a varied history from 1788 onwards.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £3.00
Sir Thomas Wilton JP, CA, 1861-1929
By Dr T.N.P.N. Wilton
Thomas Wilton moved to Dartmouth in 1884 as manager for the Cwmaman Coal Company. Later he set up his own coaling company, followed in 1911 by the Wilton Steam Shipping Co. He was twice elected Mayor of Dartmouth, and in 1919 he was knighted for his services during the First World War. Written by his grandson, the book describes his career and contribution to the town.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £1.00
We Remember D-Day
Compiled by Ray Freeman
Compiled for the 50th anniversary of D-day, Ray Freeman gathered together the memories of people who were involved in the great events of June 1944. She included contributions from civilians, British servicemen and women, people of the South Hams who were turned out of their homes and farms to allow practice landings to take place on Slapton beach, and members of the US and Allied forces.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £4.99
Oldstone: the story of a Ruined Mansion
By Ursula Dimes
“As a descendant of the last family to live at Oldstone before the fire of 1895, I have felt inspired to gather together what information I could as to the history and lives of the generations who have lived there.” In this booklet, Ursula Dimes charted the long story of this site from the mid 13th century, when it was gifted to Torre Abbey, to the ruins that remain today.
Available to buy in hardcopy. £3.00