Produced, drawn, written and researched by villagers, the Bonsall Map is a celebration of our village's unique history, and a richly layered document, highlighting not only the topography of the parish, but, in a series of articles on the back, its geology, natural history, its past as a lead mining village, its businesses past and present including farming, buildings, pigeon racing, carnival and well dressing, and present day facilities.
The Map Project began early in 1996. A core group of around 30 villagers were involved in raising funds for printing, researching and putting together information. Far more information was collected than could ever fit on the map - so this is only the first part of an ongoing project. The map was completed in 1997.
Click on any of the links above to read samples of the articles. For more information on the Bonsall Map Project, or to contact any of the authors or the artist, email:
map@wbullar.fsnet.co.uk
To contact in connection with this web site, email
map@jpbutler.demon.co.uk
UK customers -
Map £3.50 + £0.50 p&p. Total cost £4.00
Poster £4.50 + £1.00 p&p. Total cost £5.50
All other countries, payment UK STERLING only -
Map £3.50 + £1.50 p&p. Total cost £5.00
Poster £4.50 + £2.50 p&p. Total cost £7.00
Cash, or cheques made payable to:
Bonsall Map Project
Send to:
Bonsall Map Project,
19 High Street,
Bonsall,
Matlock,
Derbyshire
DE4 2AS
U.K.
The Bonsall Map is also on sale at Scarthin Books, Cromford, Derbyshire and can be ordered from them via their web site -
www.scarthinbooks.demon.co.uk