Little Shelford history book re-published
Around 100 years ago, Fanny Wale wrote and illustrated a book called A Record of Shelford Parva. It was the first dedicated history book of Little Shelford.
The book includes colour and black and white paintings, drawings and photos of Little Shelford in the 19th and early 20th century. The book was never published and the only copy is kept in the Cambridgeshire Archives.
The beautiful book was re-published in 2015 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Excerpts of A Record of Shelford Parva are featured on this website.
The beautiful book was re-published in 2015 with support from the Heritage Lottery Fund. Excerpts of A Record of Shelford Parva are featured on this website.
There is also a searchable PDF of the book available for those people carrying out their own research.
A full index of the book has been created. It mentions former England football captain Arthur Dunn, famous garden designer Lawrence Johnstone and war hero Sid Dockerill.
A full index of the book has been created. It mentions former England football captain Arthur Dunn, famous garden designer Lawrence Johnstone and war hero Sid Dockerill.
A handful of copies of the book A Record of Shelford Parva have been republished. They are available on a first come, first served basis for £30. If you would like to own a copy of the original book, email davidm1961@gmail.com
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