Brixham Heritage Books

Books published by the Museum & History Society
Phone the Museum now for further details or to place an order! 01803 856267

Voyaging Over Life's Sea. Chris Potts and Derek Wilson
This unique volume has been meticulously researched from the official records of the British Seamen's Boys' Home, which are deposited on loan at Brixham Heritage Museum. Memories of boys and staff have also been used to present a fascinating account of the home throughout its history. The book is 80 pages, including 16 illustrations, some in colour, with a colour cover. £5.95, plus £1.65 p&p in the UK, total £7.60.

Rev Henry Francis Lyte. Mrs Mona Stock. Just £1.50 plus p&p.

Military and Other Buttons from the Berry Head Forts 1794 – 1817.
Dr Philip Armitage & Robert Rouse. £3.95 plus £1.25 postage and packing

Medicinal Purposes: Public Health and Primary Care in Brixham since1890
by Samantha Little. £4.95 plus £1.50 postage and packing

Brixham Built, Registered or Owned Vessels. Mike Miller. Each volume A4 landscape format, with at least 40 photographs, new editions for 2007, incorporating additional information gathered and received.

From 1784 to 1927 Volume 1 Revised edition, £25
A new edition for 2007, covering mostly fishing vessels.

From 1784 to 1927 Volume 2 Revised edition £25
A new edition for 2007, covering the traders.

From 1927 Volume 3 Revised edition £25


Also available by Mike Miller, to order, individual histories of the shipbuilding firms, in the same format and price, e.g.
The Vessels built by J W & A Upham.
The Vessels built by Robert Jackman and Sons and Vessels built at Galmpton details on request via the Museum, or from Mike direct dustyofbrixham@yahoo.co.uk .

Mike has also produced a set of 150 postcards based on images from the Museum's photographic archive and his collection. These are one of the most popular items available from the Museum shop, and can be purchased through the Museum office 01803 856267.

More books available by post through the Museum

Brixham of Yesteryear by Chips Barber £2.50
Brixham of Yesteryear Part 2 by Chips Barber £2.50
Brixham of Yesteryear Part 3 by Chips Barber £2.50
Vigilance by Janet & Bridget Cusack £2.50
South Devon Steamers & Ferries by Alan Kittidge £12.99
The Torbay Paint Company by Bridget Howard £3.00
Brixham by Chips Barber £2.50
Ghosts of Brixham by Graham Wyleye £2.50
Windows on the Past - Torbay (Video) £11.99
The South West Coast Through Torbay by Torbay Council £2.50
The Brixham Branch by C R Potts £11.95
The Torquay Marine Spa by Frank Pearce £4.95
The Old Parish Churches of Devon by Mike Salter £9.95
South Devon & Dartmoor Teashop Walks by Jean Patefield £5.95
Pub Strolls In Devon by Michael Bennie £7.95
Favourite Devonshire Recipes by Carole Gregory £1.25
Favourite Teatime Recipes by Carole Gregory £1.25

All prices exclude postage & packing unless specified -
please contact the Museum office for an inclusive price, for availability & further information 01803 856267 .