Books published by Hobnob Press

'Alternative' history of Frome, a town in Somerset, south-west England, known for its idiosyncratic approach to culture and local government, and its vibrant social life.

Very funny novel, first in a series, involving a harassed English rights of way officer who inadvertently recruits a young streetwise volunteer, with unexpected resaults. A tale of hopelessness and hope.

Eventful and colourful history of the Arundell family, landed gentry based at Wardour Castle, south-west Wiltshire (UK), from the 16th to 20th century, engagingly written for the general reader but fully referenced for the scholar.

Reprint of classic social history of Corsley, Wiltshire, first published 1909, reset and with new introduction about the life, work and death of the author, a pioneer sociologist. The book caused controversy when first published, because villagers whom she criticised without naming could identify themselves, and there were attempts to have it withdrawn. The furore may have contributed to her early death..

Profusely illustrated popular history of Christianity and church architecture in Wiltshire, England. First published in 1993 and reformatted in 2006, this books describes the origins of Christianity in the county, parish churches, monasteries and cathedrals, imagery in churches, protestant and Catholic dissent, Victorian restorers and more recent churches.