Uttoxeter Online Magazine

For publications on local history the most reliable source is Alan Gibson.

Alan has had several books published on subjects covering the history of the following:

History of Rocester
The story of Uttoxeter
The land of the Churnet
Doveridge. Millennium Book
Short History of Doveridge
Staffordshire Legends

 
History of Rocester begins with the arrival of the Romans and the building of the fort on the new Roman road. The history continues to map the progress of the village and its historical past until the present day.
 
The Story of Uttoxeter is a substantial volume covering 300 pages of history. It is the first book of consequence since the publication of Francis Redfern's History of Uttoxeter, which was published in 1885. Alan's book takes a fresh look at local events and adds updated as well as new information. This well researched book covers such topics as Law and Order, Health and Welfare, The man in the street, Sport and Leisure, The Civil Wars, Trade and Industry etc etc. The full extent of Uttoxeter's history is told in aesy to read sections which can be read as the mood takes you. A number of illustrations helps the readers understanding.
 
The Land of ther Churnet covers the history and development of all the towns and villages through which the river Churnet passes. Read about Hulme End, Leek, Cheddleton, Consall, Kingsley, Whiston, Oakamoor, Cheadle, Alton, Denstone and Rocester. The history of the canal and the railway are well covered as are the local roads. Industry, from the iron age to the industrial revolution plus local people, traditions etc etc.
 
Doveridge Millennium Book. Doveridge Preservation Society was closely involved in this publication which covers the life and times of Doveridge over the period from 1900 to 2000. Copies now limited.
Includes contributions and personal memories from Doveridge inhabitants plus researched historical detail provided by Alan Gibson and Tim Deville.
 
History of Doveridge is a short history of the village based on miscellaneous notes written by Alan Gibson.
 
Alan is currently working on a complete history of Doveridge. The short history sold out immediately.
 
Staffordshire Legends covers the well known, but not always accurate, stories surrounding the Staffordshire Moorlands, north Staffs, east Staffs plus local crimes including the Rugely Poisoner, Willam Palmer and the forging and counterfeting of coins and notes in the area around Leek.
 
Most books are available through this site although the older titles now have limited stocks.