'Gringley A Portrait' was published by the Gringley History Club in 2012 as a celebration of the Queens Diamond Jubilee. Particular thanks are due to David Wagstaff-Myers who has taken about 40 wonderful photographs which are included in the book, and pulled the articles we have produced into an attractive format. The various chapters chart the history of Gringley on the Hill from ancient times through to the most recent building development at Baker Avenue. It provides a potted history of important landmarks in the village and a selection of 'then' and 'now' photos documenting how the village has changed over the years.
The original print-run has now been sold but e-copies and hard copies can be purchased via Blurb.
https://www.blurb.co.uk/b/3340978-gringley-a-portrait (Ebook £3.99)
Photographer websitehttp://www.dwmphotography.com
'Gringley: A Tribute to the 24' was produced and published in 2014 to mark the centenary of WW1. It contains the names, and as much information as we have been able to ascertain, of the 24 men from Gringley on the Hill who died in the Great War and also those who lost their lives during WW2.
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Price: £5
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Produced as part of Nottinghamshire Heritage Forum's 'Fighting for our Heritage'
Deep Pockets & Fresh Air
The contents of this book were almost entirely researched and written by the late Alan Hickman, chairman of the Gringley History Club. Club members made final touches and published the book in 2018 as a fond tribute to Alan.
The research originally had the straightforward brief of understanding the history of the TB Hospital at Gringley in the decade following the Great War. It very soon became clear however that there were many other unexpected stories to be told, all of which pivoted in some way around the hospital and included the involvement of the Duke of Portland, and Sir Joseph Laycock of Wiseton. The story would have remained largely untold but for the research, publications and reunion organisation of John Clubley, a patient at the hospital in the 1930s.
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Price: £8 for non members, £6 for members (members are allocated one copy at the reduced price, any further copies are £8.)
Copies are also now available to buy on Amazon:-
https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=Deep+Pockets+and+Fresh+Air+book&crid=1YQGVZIF7Y2P7&sprefix=deep+pockets+and+fresh+air+book%2Caps%2C105&ref=nb_sb_noss
Lemon Curd and Grandfathers' Whiskers is a self published memoire of John Clubley who was admitted to Gringley TB Hospital as an 8 year old child in 1936. He finally left the hospital in September 1939. "A grim tale of the thirties? Not at all! Simply an honest account of the bad times and the good times remembered with humour and gratitude to all concerned", (John Clubley). John went on to become Chief Architect at Stockton Borough Council. Limited copies are available from This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Price: £3
Our new booklet 'Pubs of Gringley' was launched at the November meeting and is free to members. Any member who has not yet got a copy can contact a committee member - non members can buy it for £2. The booklet tells the stories of Gringley's five pubs and landlords over the years.
The Village Walking Trail booklet has just arrived back from the printers!
The route takes a gentle stroll through the village pointing out places of interest and some stories behind them.
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