Wistanswick - A History by Robert Ward

If you didn't already know, a booklet about the history of Wistansick is available to buy. This page contains details of the booklet and how to order it. It is currently being reprinted due to popular demand.

The booklet covers the history of Wistanswick from Roman and Saxon times up to the present day and the changes to the rural way of life over the years. It looks into the the details of the older houses and the sporting, social amenities and shops. Mention is made of longstanding familes of Wistanswick and the surrounding area such as GOODALL, MANNING, MILLINGTON, WADHAMS, WILD and WORSEY

Exracts from the booklet

....the population of the village, although fluctuating, has grown grown overall as records show:

188 people in 1821, 200 people in......

.....the Post Office was in 1885 when it was owned by John Wild, also a beer retailer......

....1919, Mr T. C. Ward of Ellerton Hall, realised the urgent need of a Building for Social and Recreational purposes, and so.....

.....The Fete..... has been going on now for at least 60 years....many side shows... (Yes it then goes on to say that there was 'Skittles for a pig')

The cost of the booklet is just £5 (+postage and packing) in the UK and £10 (including posting and packing) for overseas.

Orders can be made by telephone direct from the author: Robert Ward on +44 (0)1630 639517