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Burntisland
Heritage Trust - Publications For Sale
The publications listed below are available from Burntisland Heritage Trust during exhibition hours. They may also be ordered by post - please email the Heritage Trust Convener, Ian Archibald, for details; his email address is burntislandht@burntislandht.f9.co.uk.
The books 'Burntisland: A Social History' and 'Burntisland Voices' can be ordered online using a credit card from Scotmed Herbs of Burntisland.
For more information on local stockists, please contact Iain Sommerville.
The Trust's book 'Burntisland: Port of Grace'
(a history of the town from early times to the Union of Parliaments and published in November 2004) sold out in April 2005, but is available from local public libraries or via the Inter-Library Loan service. A CD version is planned, and details will be included on this page when it is available.
Please click here for details of our Heritage Trails leaflet, which is available free of charge.
All proceeds from the sale of BHT publications are used to further the Trust’s work in protecting and promoting Burntisland's heritage. BHT is a registered charity.
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BURNTISLAND: A SOCIAL HISTORY
by Iain Sommerville
Published by BHT in 2009
Describes the major components of life in Burntisland from 1700 to the present day. Full details.
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BURNTISLAND VOICES
Recorded Memories of Local Folk 1910-1970
Edited by Iain Sommerville
Published by BHT in 2005
A book containing the spoken memories of 25 local folk who were born during the years 1904 to 1939. Most of the oral history recordings on which the book is based were carried out in 2005.
The book covers the period from approximately 1910 to 1970. It includes chapters on Recreation and Entertainment, Shopkeepers and Traders, the Second World War, the Binn Village, the Shipyard, and the Railway. 155 pages; 132 black and white illustrations; B5 format. £8-95.
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BURNTISLAND FALLEN 1914-1919
by John Burnett
Published by BHT in 2007
This booklet lists the men of Burntisland who lost their lives as a result of the First World War and whose names appear on the Burntisland War Memorial. It links the names on the Memorial to
personal information from census returns, newspaper articles, obituaries and historical military records. It also includes, inter alia, the history of the War Memorial itself, lists of medal winners, and information about men from Burntisland who served in overseas forces. 68 pages; A5 format. £3-50.
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BURNTISLAND FALLEN 1939-1945
by John Burnett
Published by BHT in 2005
This booklet provides details of all the 42 men who gave their lives in the Second World War and whose names are inscribed on Burntisland War Memorial. It also includes contemporary material
from the local press - articles on the War Memorial itself, prisoners of war, escapees, the peace celebrations in Burntisland, and the Douglas Bader connection; plus two poems by local folk. 32 pages; A5 format. £2-50.
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CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM BURNTISLAND HERITAGE TRUST
Designed by Ian Archibald
Published by BHT in 2005
The Trust are now offering their own Christmas card. The photo on the front is ‘Burntisland Blizzard’ - a dramatic colour image of a snowstorm on Kinghorn Road, captured by local photographer Allan Hutchison. The photo was
much admired when it was on display in the Trust’s 2005 summer exhibition. This is an ideal Christmas card of Burntisland for family and friends. Front - as illustrated. Back - BHT logo etc. Inside - 'Wishing you Peace and Joy at Xmas and Best Wishes for the New Year’. 15x10.5 cms approx. £3-50 for a pack of 6 cards.
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DVD - 'BURNTISLAND'S BLESSINGS'
Compiled by Ian Archibald
Published by BHT in 2007
A short film featuring notable events from Burntisland’s rich and diverse history, including the sinking of King Charles I's ferry in 1633. Suitable only for countries using the PAL format (which include the UK, Republic of Ireland, Australia and New
Zealand). £8-00.
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DISHES TO DIVE FOR
Edited by Hazel and Stewart Simpson
Published by BHT in 2000
A collection of recipes from national and local personalities, published as a fundraiser for Burntisland Heritage Trust’s King Charles I shipwreck project.
The book is illustrated with old picture postcards of Burntisland. 104 pages; B5 format. 1,000 copies already sold. Special reduced price £2-95.
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