Stannington Local History Group

Our books are available from several sources, local shops, Stannington Library and our stands at shows and history fairs.Committee Members can also be contacted to obtain books.

Stannington ............................................................ £5

A reprint of the history of the village of Stannington which was first Published over 20 years ago, which covers all aspects of village life

Around Stannington...........................................£12.99

A large collection of photographs covering the 20th century of people, Buildings and life in general in the village.

Stannington Hunt ................................................... £3

Notes from the Stannington Hunt diary before WW 1, and some local hunting songs.

Stannington Order of the Ark Friendly Society
and Stannington Domestic Funeral Society..............£5

A history of two local societies which provided sick pay and money to help with funeral expenses before the National Health Service was introduced.

Stannington in 1851............................................... £4

A study of the Census Return for 1851 showing what life was like in Stannington in that specific year.

Stannington Land Societies .................................... £5

A history of three village land societies, including details of the officials As well as the purchasers of the plots and the people who lived there.