Publications
The Dore Village Society produces occasional books and leaflets on the village, its history or inhabitants.
It also maintains an archive of local historical information and artifacts.
Publications currently in print:
Copies of the following can be obtained by sending a cheque made out to "Dore Village Society" to: 8 Thornsett Gardens, Dore, Sheffield, S17 3PP.
Dore Old School In Records and Recollections
This new book covers the history of Dore Old School from its humble beginnings in 1751 to its closure in 1965 with reminiscences from those who attended in its final years. In the process it provides a fascinating insight into the village’s growth and pen pictures of many of the characters associated with it. Expertly and authoritatively written by a local historian John Dunstan the book is, in part, based on material gathered by Dore Oral History Group. The book is illustrated with drawings by local artist David Heslop and old black and white pictures - many old pupils will no doubt recognise themselves.
Dore Old School in Records and Recollections is published by the Dore Village Society, 135 pages in paperback. ISBN 0-950046-0-8: It is available from book shops or by post, direct from the Dore Village Society
£9 incl. p&p
"I Richard Furness" The Life and Works (1791-1857) By Josie Dunsmore
Born in Eyam, resident of Dore, Schoolmaster, poet and architect. His life and work is explored in this 152 page paperback. (See A brief History of Dore)
Price £2.00 inc p&p
..Seke in Body but Hole in Mind... Edited by David Hey
A selection of Wills and Inventories of Dore & Totley 1539 - 1747. Fascinating information with maps, explanations, and detailed wills drawn from Sheffield Archives in this 60 page paperback.
Price £2.00 inc p&p
Dore Village Walk with Sydney Hoffman
An illustrated guided walk around the old centre of the village, weaving together details of buildings, residents and history. An essential 12 page (A4) introduction to Dore.
Price £2.00 + 50p p&p
Archive
The Dore collection is available to interested parties and researchers on application. Work is currently underway to computerise records in order to provide for wider access. Some locally relevant information is available via the net:
Ebenezer Hall 1820-1911. Resident of Abbeydale Hall from 1851 to 1911 and responsible for its extension in Victorian-Gothic Style. [www.rebus.demon.co.uk/biogs/e_hall.htm]
Sheffield & District Family History Society. Index and information.
http://www.sheffieldfhs.org.uk/
The Tyzack Family and their links to Abbeydale Hamlet.
http://www.tilthammer.com/bio/tyzac.html
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