Books arrive, books disappear and then some come back…because so many people want to read them.
One of the most popular authors in Norfolk is Berney Arms “gal” Sheila Hutchinson who, supported by husband Paul, has written more than a dozen much sought after local history books.
They are important publications looking at people and places in the county which are packed with rare photographs and personal memories.
We get to meet the residents, take a look at the shops, pubs, houses, churches, the places where people lived and worked in different times.
They are a fascinating window on a lost world and that is why they are so popular and tend to sell out.
This week three of the books are back in the shops…Wickhampton Memories, Halvergate & Tunstall Remembered and Beighton & Moulton St Mary Remembered.
“They had been sold out for a long time and I have been asked for them a lot over the last few years,” said Sheila.
“Over the next few months the rest of my out-of-print books will be reprinted, some as revised editions,” she added.
It was back in 2000 when Sheila wrote her first book about the place where she grew up…Berney Arms. She published the book herself and sold 500 copies in the first month.
Her life was about to change. People loved it and asked Sheila if she would write a book about their village.
“I have met some lovely people who have provided me with old photographs and memories so we can make sure they are never forgotten,” she said.
Whilst the rest of her out of stock books are being reprinted, still on the shelves for sale are: Acle Memories, The River Yare: Breydon & Beyond and the Berney Arms: Past & Present.
The main stockist for the Great Yarmouth area is Yare Books Ltd., and the three re-prints will also be on sale at the City Books, Davey Place, Norwich, and at Beccles Books.
And if you would like to meet up with Sheila she will be at the Acle Recreation Centre tomorrow (November 19) between 11am and 3pm with her local history books.
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