Fairtrade tea, coffee, locally made cakes and a warm welcome!
 


Come and browse the Shop, where you will find an extensive range of
books, DVDs, souvenirs and other merchandise, and enjoy refreshment
in the tea room.

The History of The Somerset Coalfield
Published by Radstock Museum

Down & Warrington's highly acclaimed 'The History of The Somerset
Coalfield' is once again in print. Originally published in 1971 and for
many years virtually unobtainable this book is widely recognised as
the definitive history of coal mining in Somerset. Details of the canals
and railways built to serve the coalfield is included, along with
associated industries such as the Paulton Brass & Iron Foundry.
The geology and history of this area is also described.

Containing 30 photographs and many maps, this 288 page hardback
book is available from the Museum at £25.00. Alternatively,
this title may be purchased by mail with FREE packing and postage in the UK.
Please send a cheque for £25.00 payable to Radstock Museum to:

Nick Turner
Website Book Offer
Radstock Museum
Waterloo Road
Radstock
BA3 3EP

(Please enclose your delivery name and address, and telephone numer in
case of query)




Somerset Mining Memories (DVD/VHS)

This captivating film tells the story of coal mining in Somerset
by the men and women who lived through it. Available on DVD
and VHS from the Museum at £12.00 (€15.00).

Alternatively, this title may be purchased by mail for the price
of £14.00 (€19.60), which includes postage and packing.
Please send a cheque payable to 'Radstock Museum' to:

Radstock Museum
Waterloo Road
Radstock
BA3 3EP

New and special titles available include:

"Peasedown and Carlingcott: A Look Back in Time, Vol 2, Church & Chapel, Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and National Service" by Dick Graham £16

"Peasedown and Carlingcott: A Look Back in Time, Vol 1, The Village" by Dick Graham £11

"The Somersetshire Coal Canal, A Second Pictorial Journey" by Roger Halse £7.50. Published by Millstream Books 2011

"Mendip Marine, A Passage to War" by John Willcox Webb, researched by Dinah Read £10.00. Published by Fiducia Press 2011

"No Thankful Village" by Chris Howell. The Impact of the Great War on a Group of Somerset Villages. Published by Fickle Hill. £20

"Collieries of Somerset & Bristol" by John Cornwell.  Published by Landmark Publishing Ltd. £10.99

"Splendour of the Somerset & Dorset Railway" Alan & Christine Hammond's latest book. Numbered, limited edition hardback book £20.00. Published 2010.

"True to The Trefoil". A centenary celebration of fictional girl guides, edited by Tig Thomas. Paperback £15.00. Published 2010.

"Bristol & Bath Whodunnit" by David Kidd-Hewitt, paperback £9.99

"My Life as a Somerset Miner" by A J Parfitt. Originally published in 1930 and recently reprinted by Radstock Museum this paperback book gives a rare insight to "life" from 1870 until the 1920s. £5.

"Eastern Mendip" A walkers' guide to the geology and landscape of eastern Mendip. Published by the British Geological Survey this book and separate map (supplied in a plastic wallet) provides a great source of information. £12.00

"Domesday Book - Somerset" We have a few copies of this hardback book, published by Phillimore & Co at £22 and now available at the Museum at a special price of £18.00. The original text and the translation is shown on opposite pages.

All the above titles can be ordered by calling the Musuem on 01761 437722 or by emailing shop@radstockmuseum.co.uk. Postage extra, at cost, on all items



Five Arches, the Journal of The Radstock, Midsomer Norton
& District Museum Society is available from the Museum.
See Five Arches for full details.