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.
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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 |
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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 |
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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.
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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.
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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 |
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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: