The Unreturning Spring
by James Farrar
Edited by Henry Williamson
With a new introduction by John Monks

The collected poems, stories and descriptive writings by the young Carshalton airman James Farrar, killed in the Second World War, were re-published on 5th October 2008.

The Unreturning Spring contains remarkable descriptions of the countryside around Carshalton in the 1940s and descriptions of Farrar’s life in the RAF. It was hailed as genius when first published but has long been out of print until now.

Available to download on-line (£5), or in traditional, perfect bound paperback format, 234 pages 6.1" x 9.2" (£9.95) - copies available from the Museum at £9 each.

For a limited time it will be available to those visiting Honeywood Museum for £9.00

Click HERE to buy the paperback or download an on-line copy to read and view on your computer: alternatively purchase direct from Honeywood - Order reference BK6

Old Carshalton
by John Phillips
An 80 page pictorial history of Old Carshalton

Available in paperback at £8.00. An additional charge will be made to cover postage and packing to UK addresses if you require home-delivery. Order reference BK5. Telephone Honeywood Museum on 020 8770 4297 to place orders

"From the Heart" - The poetry of Valerie Coleman
Compiled, edited and illustrated by Paul V. Williams (Order reference BK4)

A new illustrated book by Paul Williams, 'From the Heart', the poetry of Valerie Coleman. This 48 page paperback book is illustrated throughout, and is another exclusive Honeywood production. There is a companion CD that contains all the poems in the book, read by Joan Davalle
 

"From the Heart" - The poetry of Valerie Coleman
Read by Joan Davalle (Order reference CDA3)

Listen to an excerpt (The Lost Skylark) by clicking here - MP3 file 638Kb

Valerie Coleman is a retired nurse with a gift for appealing and evocative poetry. Over the years she has penned a small number of verses from places and events that inspired her. The Paris air crash of Concorde is one such event, as is her recollection of walks along the River Wandle. All of these poems, as she will readily tell you, are ‘From the Heart.’

Eighteen of Valerie’s poems are on this CD. Each is introduced by Peter Davalle and Read by Joan Davalle, who bring their own inimitable talents to this recording, once again for the benefit of The Friends of Honeywood Museum.

Joan and Peter were intent on taping Valerie’s poem, principally for her enjoyment. However we felt Val’s work would give much pleasure to a wider audience. Hence Paul Williams of ‘The Friends’ has produced this CD, and a companion illustrated book, available from The Friends of Honeywood Museum. We hope you enjoy Val’s poems as much as we do.

The CD (CDA3) costs £4.99, the book (BK4) £5.99 - purchase both together for the special price of £10.00
 

Reflections on Carshalton
by Derek Bradford
A Honeywood Exclusive Book

A collection of historic poems and paintings relating to Carshalton, Surrey

The book consists of a collection of poems about Carshalton dating from the 18^th century to the 1930s assembled by Carshalton historian Derek Bradford. There are 38 illustrations mostly colour reproductions of historic paintings of Carshalton many of which have not been reproduced before. The poems throw interesting light on Carshalton history – and include an 18^th century account of Carshalton fair which was then significant enough to attract a posse of London prostitutes.  There is also a verse description of the 19^th century village and much more. The paintings include works by Joseph Powell, William Tatton Winter and Winifred Madder which give fine view of the quaint old village which existed before suburbanization.

Available to download on-line (£5), or in traditional, perfect bound paperback format, 68 pages 7.44" x 9.68" (£12.95)

Click HERE to buy the paperback or download an on-line copy to read and view on your computer: alternatively purchase direct from Honeywood - Order reference BK3.

The Long and the Short of General John Burgoyne's Maid of the Oaks
by Paul V. Williams
A Honeywood Exclusive Book

Paul Williams was born in Carshalton in 1946. His interest in local history stems from a keen interest in, and recollection of, The Oaks and its mansion, Carshalton’s trolleybuses, steam trains, Croydon airport and the abundant springs in local parks.

Following a local primary education at Stanley Park Infants and Juniors, Paul went on to attend Wimbledon's Pelham High and Wimbledon Tech. where he excelled in English Literature and History. He went on to enjoy a very successful career in the electricity and gas supply industries. After 25 years in senior customer relations and government liaison, Paul retired to spend more time on his interests, and with his wife Shirley, and their now extended family of two sons, one daughter-in-law and a granddaughter. Having discovered Honeywood, Paul joined the Friends of Honeywood, and has become a valued and active member over recent years.

A keen amateur historian and Belgophile, Paul’s hobbies include travel and photography.

“The Long and the Short of General John Burgoyne's Maid of the Oaks is a new book about general Burgoyne's first published play, from the unique, exciting events that inspired it in 1774 and its connection with the loss of the British colony of America a few years later. Paul Williams' book not only introduces us to the main characters involved in creating the play but the artists, musicians and others in the hectic, sometimes dangerous world of Georgian theatre and society. Paul's illustrated book is sold with all proceeds benefiting the Friends of Honeywood Heritage Centre. The book contains the full text of the original play, a Victorian 'Penny-Play' version and a twenty-first century adaptation by Peter Davalle (premiered earlier this year at Honeywood). Apart from Paul's own colourful descriptions of events, the reader has access to contemporary biographies and a satire, unavailable in print for well over two centuries. John Phillips wrote the Prologue and Peter Davalle the Preface.”

Available in paperback at £11.85 and hardback at £17.60. An additional charge of £2.15 will be made to cover postage and packing to UK addresses if you require home-delivery. Order reference BK2 (Hardback) or BK1 (Paperback).

To buy on-line, please click HERE