There are several books currently available on Weston.
The Royal United Hospital
by Kate Clarke
The Royal United Hospital: A social history 1747-1947 describes
the day-to-day management of a voluntary hospital with humour and pathos.
It shows the changing conditions for patients and staff through the
years until the move to Combe Park in 1932, and records the development
in standards of nursing care and changes in medical treatment.
The book also shows the part played by the RUH in two major wars, and
explains the great efforts of the local community in maintaining this
voluntary hospital prior to the introduction of the NHS in 1947. More
info
A Weston Miscellany
by Weston Village Townswomen's Guild
The Weston Village Townswomen's Guild have put together a fascinating
collection of reminiscences, anecdotes, historical documents and important
events, mainly from the twentieth century, that have made Weston Village
what it is today. More info
Weston Village Journal
by The Weston Local History Society
The Weston Local History Society presents a selection of articles about
the people and events that have shaped, or been shaped by, the picturesque
village of Weston. More info
Memories of Village Life 1912-1945
by Elsie M. Somerton
Elsie Somerton, who still lives in Weston, lovingly remembers the
village and the people between (and including) the two World Wars. More
info
Other books on Weston:
The Weston Giant (details will follow)
and two books on the history of Weston by Joan Hargood-Ashe (details to
follow).
All of these are available from the Weston Branch
Library
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December 19, 2001
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