Byfleet Heritage Society
Byfleet, as befits an ancient Parish, has had a number of very interesting books and articles written about it over the years. A few of these are listed here and we would welcome suggestions for additions. This is a simple list to start the ball rolling. Please send in titles and descriptions to extend it.
A Byfleet Bibliography
Title Author Description
A Village of England - Byfleet LR Stevens FSA The most important book on Byfleet and the essential starting point. A History of Byfleet H Cook A good summary of the history of Byfleet by the man who did so much to keep its history alive. An A5 booklet based on his series of articles for The Resident magazine. A History of Pyrford H Cook A good summary of the history of Pyrford by the man who did so much to keep local history alive. An A5 booklet based on his series of articles for The Resident magazine. Heritage Notes - Byfleet I. Wakeford An A5 booklet covering the history of Byfleet by the well known local historian. From Byfleet to the Bush Jacqueline Pearce The autobiography of this famous actress (RADA, Blakes Seven, etc.) who grew up in Byfleet.
See her web site at http://www.jacquelinepearce.com.Piper's Hill O. Holt Few direct references, but beautiful essays on growing up in Byfleet and Dorset. A glimps of the vintage years of motorcycling at Brooklands R. Bird Lots of local references and characters, e.g. Bert Denley.
There are many books on Brooklands, of course, and this world famous track was partially in the Parish of Byfleet.More than a game - The story of cricket's early years Sir J. Major A reference to the Earl of Tankerville's practice ground in Byfleet. Also serialised on the radio. The Oxford Literary Guide to the British Isles OUP References to Duck, Spencer in Byfleet. Captain White's Journey - Transcript of interviews with a Wey Navigation barge captain.