Barwick-in-Elmet Historical Society

Publications by the Society


From time to time the Society publishes books through its series Wendel Books. Since its inception the following books have been published:
  • Bygone Barwick. A collection of photographs dating from the early years of the 20th century until the sixties. OUT OF PRINT but photocopies are available. .

  • Pen Sketches of Barwick-in-Elmet. The village as sketched by the late Bart Hammond.- OUT OF PRINT

  • The Maypole Stayed Up. An account of life in the village during the Second World War. £3.00

  • A Greater Wonder. A History of Methodism in the village. £3.00

  • Barwick School. Education in a Yorkshire Village. £5.90

  • Map of Barwick-in-Elmet A.D.2000 and Brief History A publication to mark the year 2000. £2.00.
    A section of the     map can be seen in the Maps collection


    • The Society also publishes a quarterly magazine called The Barwicker price 50p. It contains articles about local topics.
    All publications can be purchased :

    Book of local interest.


    A book called "In search of Freedom" by Diane Parsons about the members of the Burlend family who emigrated from Barwick-in-Elmet to the United States in 1831 is available.

    The Barwicker

    The Barwicker has been produced quarterly since March 1986. It regularly consists of eighteen pages (plus covers) of a wide range of articles specifically relating to the parish.
    By way of example of the publication's format, there are all the articles from Edition No. 43.
    Repeat orders of the Barwicker can be obtained by post from the Editor from whom an annual price can be obtained.

    The latest edition is No. 90. is a Special Maypole Edition. It contains the following articles:

    • Childhood Memories from Scholes by Mavis Edwards
    • Thefts before 1876 by David Teal
    • Garforth colliers Carry the Pole Away by David Teal
    • 1893. A lost Maypole raising Year by David Teal
    • Villagers involved in Barwick maypole 1887 - 1910 by David Teal
    • 1907 - The Pole Master's "Annus Horribis" by David Teal
    • They stole our Pole by David Teal
    • "Knocked at the Pole" by David Teal
    • Did you know? by Pauline Robson


    Copies of past editions are also available. These can be obtained directly from the society. However, it would be better if overseas purchases are made through the Garforth Bookshop. Articles from the Barwicker (including those currently are available on this site) are in the list below.

    A list of all the articles published so far follows:

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