Our printed publications
These publications are on sale in Codsall Library or at our monthly meetings. Alternatively they can be dispatched by post. Please get in touch if you would like to arrange this. All profits from sales help fund the work of the Society and the cost of future publications.
Bilbrook in a Bygone Age – £5
Compiled by Judy Davies in 2018, this gives a glimpse of Bilbrook in mediaeval times through to the present day, including interviews with several longstanding residents.
Memories from around Codsall (reprinted) – £5
Judy Davies looks back at life in Codsall from the early to mid 20th century, based on interviews with residents.
Codsall Wood (reprinted) – £5
A comprehensive tour of Codsall Wood and its history produced in 1996 by John Blamire-Brown.
Oaken: History and Memories – £6
A snapshot of Oaken in the mid-90s, recording who lives where and memories of times past.
Codsall in Wartime (reprinted) – £5
Several members helped to compile this account of life in Codsall during the two world wars.
Recollections of Childhood in Codsall Wood and Codsall – £5
Judy Davies interviewed Mrs Hilda Porteous (nee Varley) about growing up in Codsall Wood in the 1930s and schooldays in Codsall. Click here to read an extract.
Bakers of Codsall and Boningale – £5
Judy Davies traces the rise and fall of Bakers Nursery, from its creation in 1903. It was once famous worldwide for the quality of lupins cultivated by George Russell. Click here to read an extract.
The Story of Codsall and Bilbrook Schools – £3.50
A snapshot of local schools in 1993 and their history, by Judy Davies. Click here to read an extract.
The Memories of Mrs Edith Cockerill – £2
Mrs Cockerill’s memories go back a long way. She lived to be 103 and her account is based on interviews recorded around 50 years ago.
Church Briefs – £1.50
An essay by John Blamire-Brown examining how the Church of England raised money to pay for disasters befalling individual churches.
The Memorials and Ornaments in the Church of St Nicholas – £3
A guide to the various historical artefacts to be found in Codsall’s St Nicholas Church, by John Blamire-Brown.
The Wrottesley Charity and other ancient Codsall Charities – £1.50
John Blamire-Brown looks at the charities, including Wrottesley, which were set up to help people who had fallen on hard times.
Codsall Village History Trail – £2
One of three village trails produced to give walkers an informative guide around the area, with a numbered map noting places of interest. Click here to read an extract.
Oaken History Trail – £2
One of three village trails produced to give walkers an informative guide around the area, with a numbered map noting places of interest. Click here to read an extract.
St Nicholas Church Parish Registers 1587 - 1917 (CD Rom) – £5
The parish registers of St Nicholas Church spanning three-and-a-half centuries.
The Churches of Codsall, Codsall Wood and Bilbrook – £5
How our five churches - C of E, Methodist and RC -came into being, with contributions from clergy. Compiled by Judy Davies in 2001.