Resources that Shape this Project
Explore books, articles, local guides, and digital archives that have inspired this project. Click a link to learn more, or suggest a new resource to help grow our collection.
Books and Articles
For a full list of the books and articles that have inspired and shaped this project, click here to explore the complete references.
Local History Booklets (Kington Museum)
These pamphlets and booklets, available from Kington Museum, offer a window into the people, places, and traditions that have shaped Kington and its surrounding areas. They have been invaluable in grounding this project in the lived history of our community.
Kington and Surrounding Area – Compiled and edited by Vera Harrison for the Kington Museum & History Centre.
A wonderfully detailed booklet exploring the people, places, and stories that shape Kington and its nearby villages.
Glimpses of Kington's Past: Three Leisurely Walks Round Historic Kington – By Ken Reeves (2003).
Discover Kington’s rich heritage with this illustrated walking guide, filled with local history.
Memories of Kington – By W. Edwards (1997), Kington History Society.
Personal recollections and local anecdotes, preserving Kington’s unique character across generations.
"Ad-Lib" – By Mary Cresswell.
A booklet offering snapshots of Kington’s life in the 1940's, written by a local author.
Local History, Heritage, and Communities
Kington Museum and History Centre - For a rich archive of local artefacts, histories, and traditions.
Kington History Society - No longer being updated, but full of historical information, publications, and photos.
Further Reading and Inspiration
Folklore Podcast — Interviews and episodes on British folklore.