Cosby – A Leicestershire Village
Local author Brian Screaton has written two books about the south Leicestershire village of Cosby, where he has lived for over fifty years. Both books take the reader on fascinating time-travelling tours around the village in days gone by, illustrated by a host of vintage photographs and postcards, most of which have never been seen in print before. The history of buildings and their occupants is explored, together with that of local industries which have all now disappeared.
The books will no doubt bring back many memories for current and former Cosby residents, and will introduce other readers to the intriguing history of this Leicestershire village. The centre of Cosby has been a conservation area for many years and contains many listed buildings.
About the first volume
Cosby A Leicestershire Village
The first book contains 216 pages and over 500 colour and black and white illustrations. Ten chapters explore the history of buildings and their residents along the principal roads in the village. Cosby brook has a chapter and six appendices cover additional subjects such as the Great Fire of Cosby, the Tithe Barn, the Armston and Arnold families, Cosby Wake, and a local World War One hero. This book has proved extremely popular and only a limited quantity now remain.
Buy either book here – £20 each plus £3.95 UK postage
About the Second volume
Cosby A Leicestershire Village – The Second Volume
The latest book has 280 pages and includes 800 illustrations, many of them being vintage photographs taken by Thomas Foreman Hancock who recorded the history of the village through his photography, writings and paintings. As well as another virtual walk around the village, looking at a different selection of buildings and people, there are chapters devoted to Alice Martha Walker who founded AM Walker Transport in Cosby, Rice Trailers of Portland Street, and a little known Cosby poet who rose to fame. Appendices include a study of Cosby’s ‘Yards’, and a selection of poems about Cosby.
Testimonials
What my customers say
“A truly beautiful book and so informative”
“Brought back many memories for me”