EXPLORING STAMFORD AND SURROUNDING VILLAGES Ian Bishop A5, 96 pages, paperback, £6.99 ISBN 1-871468-78-7 The book is divided into five sections - Stamford and a guided tour of the town, followed by three sections covering over 40 villages within a six mile radius of Stamford and finally 7 walks linking some of the villages already explored in the book. Rich in historical fact and detailed maps to accompany the tour of Stamford.

VICTORIAN THORNEY The remodelling of the Duke of Bedford’s fenland village Alan E Teulon A5, 76 pages, paperback, £4.95 ISBN 9781871468090 Describes in great detail the architectural development of the village during the Victorian age. The Duke of Bedford owned almost the entire Parish of Thorney and the development, based on a magnificent model plan, includes developments of the church, village cottages, the post office and the erection of a gas house and steam engine to improve the pure water supply.

RUDOLF HESS THE BRITISH CONSPIRACY John McBlain A4, 30 pages, paperback, £6.95 ISBN 1-871468-18-3 Much has been written and speculated about Rudolf Hess and his flight to Britain in 1941. The author's meticulous research has provided further evidence of the existence of an M16 plot to lure Hess to Britain. All information has been independently verified. A fascinating read.

NORTHAMPTONSHIRE - A GUIDE TO THE COUNTRYSIDE Ron Wilson A5, 212 pages, paperback, £7.99 ISBN 9781871468243 A number of experts explore the County’s countryside, including the landscape and geology, archaeology and architecture, agriculture and farming, the wildlife and rural crafts.