Below is a short description of some of our forthcoming books.


Dorchester Remembers the Great War
by Brian Bates

During the Great War of 1914-18 over 1100 men enlisted from the small market town of Dorchester. Most of them survived that terrible conflict and returned home to tell their own unique stories. Those who did not are commemorated on the Borough’s war memorials and in its two cemeteries. This book gives a voice to those men and one woman who did not survive. Through their always poignant and sometimes surprising personal stories the impact of the war on each individual and their families is revealed. But more than this, these stories weave together to shine a light on the impact the war made on the very fabric of Edwardian Dorchester.

Due to be published June 2012






Preston, Bowleaze & Overcombe: Weymouth’s Neighbours
By D. Joan Jones

A look at the history, growth and development of a local community. Through research undertaken at Weymouth Council and the Dorset History Centre and talking to local residents, Joan has uncovered a wealth of interesting information about the people, places and events that have shaped this area.

Due to be published Summer 2012

The Portland Giant
by Carol Hunt

Fourth book in the hugely popular Portland Chronicles series, all based around Portland and Weymouth.

Due to be published late-2012.