This pictorial record of Halstead’s past was originally published as a contribution to Essex Heritage Year in 1989. 101 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Halstead's Heritage - Doreen Potts

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A historic guide to Halstead, Essex. 44 pages including guided walks, maps and pictures. 44 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Discover Halstead - Percy A. L. Bamberger

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A pictorial history of Sible Hedingham capturing street scenes, principal buildings, people at work and industries prior to 1950. 154 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

A Pictorial History of Sible Hedingham - Adrian Corder-Birch

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An illustrated history of Great Yeldham including all aspects of village life. 132 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A4 format.

A History of Great Yeldham - Adrian Corder-Birch

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A fascinating look at the many trades and professions that flourished in the Halstead area during the late 19th and 20th Century. 128 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

People At Work In Halstead - Doreen Potts

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A detailed history of Halstead Hospital written to celebrate its 100th anniversary in 1984. 78 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

A Centenary History of Halstead Hospital (1884 - 1984) - Adrian Corder-Birch

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A brief history of the schools in and around Halstead past and present, includes many interesting photographs. 128 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Schools & Scholars in Halstead & District - Mary Downey and Doreen Potts

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An outline history of the former Halstead Urban District Council recording its achievements, trials and tribulations. 64 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Halstead and the Urban District Council 1894-1974  - Geoffry R Copsey

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The history of steam mechanisation in the Colne Valley punctuated with humorous anecdotes from those whose livelihoods depended on these fascinating machines. 104 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Vintage Steam Owners & Operators of the Colne Valley Area - Robin A Harding

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A collection of photographs showing village views and people from bygone days. 100 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Pictures From The Past - Charles James Bird

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An illustrated account of the life of local artist Morton Mathews 1866 - 1953. 106 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Morton Mathews 1866 to 1953 A Halstead Artist and Teacher - Mary Downey

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This excellent book is a “must have” for anyone interested in the history of Halstead. It records all aspects of the towns history from country crafts to major industries, small cottages to mansions. 264 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A4 format.

A Look Back At Halstead - Doreen Potts

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A meticulously researched, stirring and absorbing history of Halstead and the Colne Valley at War. 85 Pages illustrated with many black & white photographs, A5 format.

Halstead & Colne Valley At War (1939 - 1945) - Dave Osborne

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A history of the Corder and related families in the clay working industries by Adrian Corder-Birch, with photographs and illustrations by Christine Walker.  A history of the Brickmaking and Pottery industries in Bulmer, Castle and Sible Hedingham, Gestingthorpe, Gosfield, Great Yeldham, Thundersley and other locations in Essex and Yorkshire with a particular emphasis upon the Corder and related families who owned, managed and worked in these brickworks and potteries for nearly two hundred years.

170 pages with detailed glossary, bibliography, references and index, including over 150 photographs, maps and documents, many in colour, the majority previously unpublished. A4 format.

Our Ancestors Were Brickmakers And Potters - Adrian Corder-Birch

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The books are available from the author and publisher,

Adrian Corder-Birch, Rustlings, Howe Drive, Halstead CO9 2QL.

(email: corder-birch@lineone.net)