Books & Journals

This attractively produced volume tells the story of the area over  75 years – a period that has seen many changes.  In the first part, we have put together accounts and pictures of key events from VE Day through to the closure and rebuilding of Somerdale.

The second part describes local personalities, the history of our sports clubs and themes of general interest such as the changes in our shops and schools.

The many illustrations make this a valuable record of local life and bring back memories for all those who have lived in Keynsham or Saltford.

• Pages: 176  

• Full colour with over 200 illustrations 

• Paperback 

• Size: 170mm x 240mm 

• PRICE   - now reduced to £10

Discover how brass was made here and the stories of the people who made it.

This book, is spiral bound for easy use in the field, includes five local walks, with maps and full directions, plus one family cycle trail. These allow you to discover the sites of the former mills and other work sites and their remains, where there are any to see.

It includes full details of the workmen identified working in the local brass mill in 1870; many of their descendants still live locally.

• Pages: 96

• Paperback, wire bound

• Size: A5

• Price £10

A brief introduction to the town's history, outlining its development from pre-Roman times to the 20th century. Includes 20 black and white images and contains references to further sources of information.

• Pages: 20

• Paperback

• Size: A5

• Price: £3

The late Barbara Lowe was the leading figure in interpreting the archaeology and history of Keynsham Abbey. The contents of this book are based on the cartulary or register of documents that she compiled in 2006.

It describes the history of the abbey and its clergy. With over 50 illustrations, many of them in colour, it provides an excellent record of what we know about the abbey and the lives of those within its walls.

• Pages: 40

• Paperback

• Size: A4

• Price: £5

This is the most detailed and thoroughly researched history of Keynsham and Saltford.

Its nine chapters cover many aspects of life in the two communities over four centuries, including famous families and their houses, industry and agriculture, education and health provision, transport, churches, chapels and law and order.

• Pages: 188

• Paperback

• Size: A4

• Price: £10