Books & Publications

The following books can be purchased by .
Books are also on sale at the Museum, The Present Event giftshop in Purton and at Bassett Books, High Street, Wootton Bassett.

The Bulletin
A4   approx. 22 pages
Published twice per year. Articles and features on items of historical interest to the Purton area.
price including airmail postage:   UK £2.10   European Union £2.40   
USA/Canada £2.80   Australia/New Zealand £2.80
(surface mail rates also available)

The Workhouses of the Wootton Bassett & Cricklade Union
by Alec Robbins   ISBN 0 95171421X   A4   152 Pages   Published 1992
A history of the treatment of the poor in former days on Purton. The administration of the Poor Laws. The development of the Purton Alms Houses and the Workhouse. The Purton Charities.
price including airmail postage:   UK £8.40   European Union £8.90   
USA/Canada £11.60   Australia/New Zealand £12.10
(surface mail rates also available)

Records & Recollections of Purton & District
by Alec Robbins   ISBN 0 952484307   A4   218 Pages   Published 1994
This book looks at the considerable changes of the 20th century upon the lives of the people of Purton and the neighbouring villages, thowing light on the social history of the villages of North Wiltshire
price including airmail postage:   UK £15.60   European Union £16.20   
USA/Canada £19.80   Australia/New Zealand £20.50
(surface mail rates also available)