Publications

Over the years, BAHS has published a number of books on local history and these are available for purchase either at society lecture meetings; from the Willis Museum in Basingstoke or by sending in the order form at the bottom of this page.

Basingstoke Histories:

The Basingstoke Histories series covers local and social history topics, so far 6 volumes have been published.

Vol 1:
The Great Basingstoke Typhoid Epidemic
Author: Bob Clarke
Price: £5.00
Vol 2:
An Act of Iniquity
Author:
Roger Ottewill
Price: £5.00
Vol 3:
The Basingstoke Volunteer Fire Brigade 1838-1941
Author:
Bob Clarke
Price: £5.00
Vol 4:
Fun and Frolics in 19th Century Basingstoke
Author:
Bob Clarke
Price: £5.00
Vol 5:
The Basingstoke Cornfield Murder
Author:
Bob Clarke
Price: £6.00
Vol 6:
The Early Story of Old Basing
Author:
Mary Oliver
Price: £6.00

Basingstoke Talking History Titles

Happy Christmas Basingstoke and the Co-Op and Basingstoke were based on interviews from the oral history project known as “Basingstoke Talking History” where local people shared their memories.

Happy Christmas Basingstoke
Edited by: Barbara Applin
Price: £9.00
The Co-Op and Basingstoke, A Story of Change
Edited by: Barbara Applin
Price: £5.00

Basingstoke Local History Books

These titles are based on archive research by members of the society.

Drunkards, Thieves and Rioters and the Basingstoke Police 1836-1889
Author: Bob Clarke
Price: £10.00
Voices of Basingstoke 1400 – 1600
Author: Anne Hawker
Price: £5.00

Roundabout Basinstoke
Author: Barbara Applin
Price: £3.50

Web Order Form

You can order these books from us by completing the web order form which can be downloaded using the link below: