Arundel Museum

Arundel Museum Brief History Series by Rosemary Hagedorn

Rosemary Hagedorn has written two titles in this series, and a third is in preparation. They are published by Arundel Museum Society, and proceeds from their sale will go to support the development of Arundel Museum.

• The Making of Arundel: The Architectural Legacy of the Earls of Arundel and Dukes of Norfolk.
  This book reveals the impact which the holders of the castle had, directly or indirectly, on the development of Arundel’s rich architectural heritage from the Norman period to the 20th century. There is a useful timeline putting the history of Arundel into the context of national events from 1066 to 2008.
  It is available from 13 March 2010. £4.95 plus p&p. A5 format. 34 pages with black and white illustrations.
• Earls and Dukes: a Brief History of the Arundel Dynasties.
  This book describes the dramatic and eventful lives of the Earls of Arundel and Dukes of Norfolk, and is unique in listing every noble holder of Arundel Castle from 1067 to the present.
  It will be available shortly and can be pre-ordered now.
• Arundel Through the Ages: a Brief History of the Town from 1000AD.
  This book is in preparation.

The books will be on sale at the History Store, and at Arundel Museum Society events. Or to order by post, please click here to download an order form.

Walk This Way

The Museum Society has published two leaflets for people who wish to follow self-guided walks around the town. They are available from the History Store and other outlets around the town. They cost £1 each.

• Footsteps Back in Time - a walk around the centre of the town
• Bridge to Bridge Walk - a walk along the north side of the river

Inns and Taverns of Old Arundel is a new book by Rupert Brooks.

The book is a detailed, illustrated account of the inns and taverns that once existed in Arundel. There were some 40 named ale and beerhouses, of which only seven have survived. The book is a detailed exposition of where these old houses can still be found, what they were called in their heyday, and who the publicans were. Anecdotal reminiscences of the past and recollections of how the old premises looked have helped to create the atmosphere of these drinking places. The book includes photographs of the present sites of the beerhouses together with photographs from late Victorian times.

It is a hardbound, 88-page book, and includes 54 photographs. It is published by Phillimore. It costs £14.95. It is available for sale at the History Store, at Larkins in Tarrant Street, at Arundel Tourist Office, or by contacting the author at rupert_brooks@btconnect.com.

Rupert Brooks is generously donating all profits from sales to Museum funds.

Arundel Voices by Rosemary Hagedorn et al

This is an illustrated book of memories from 1910 to 1945,edited by Rosemary Hagedorn, Pamela Umbima, Valerie Lishman and Anne English. It is published by the Museum Society, and is on sale at the History Store for £3.

It's Traditional by Rosemary Hagedorn

A collection of local stories and customs on sale at the History Store for £2.

Greetings Cards

These cards, with scenes from Arundel past and present, are available to purchase at £1.25 each, or 5 for £5.00. The cards are blank for your own message, and they come complete with an envelope. They are on sale at the History Store.