FAXTON, THE LOST VILLAGE: THE STORY OF A NORTHAMPTONSHIRE RURAL COMMUNITY THAT TIME SWEPT AWAY. By Bryan Holden.
2008 1st edition. 4to (205 x 255mm). Pp127. B/w photographs and illustrations, many of them by D.J. Watkins-Pitchford. Tan boards, spine titled in gilt.
The Northamptonshire village of Faxton, always isolated, gradually fell into ruin and was abandoned in the twentieth century. The last Rector of Faxton was W.M. Watkins-Pitchford, the father of Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as "BB", the author and illustrator. This book is peppered with material, prose and illustrations, from BB's childhood recollections of the village.
The Northamptonshire village of Faxton, always isolated, gradually fell into ruin and was abandoned in the twentieth century. The last Rector of Faxton was W.M. Watkins-Pitchford, the father of Denys Watkins-Pitchford, better known as "BB", the author and illustrator. This book is peppered with material, prose and illustrations, from BB's childhood recollections of the village.
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| Author | Holden (Bryan). Watkins-Pitchford (Denys J.). "BB". |
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| Book Code | 38902 |
| ISBN | 0955313023 / 9780955313028 / PREVIOUS PRICE GBP 25.00. |
| Book Description | Mint new copy in dust-wrapper. Edition limited to 950 copies. These have been signed and numbered by the author. |
| Book Cover | Hardcover |
| Published Date | 2008 |
| Publisher | Published by the author. |
| Place | Roseworld Productions. |