Books currently in the pipeline include:
Local Histories: Camber Sands
Pubs: A history of public houses in Walton-on-Thames & Weybridge; A history of public
houses in and around the Lizard (Cornwall)
Reviews
The most Syn-full book possible! In addition to providing everything a fan of the Dr Syn
books could want, The Book of Syn also offers details of further treasures, that such a fan as
this reviewer didn’t even know existed, let alone know he wanted.
(Amazon 5-star review March 2013)Brilliant Book. This covers all things “Syn-full”;. A wealth of background information, and a real prod to read the Scarecrow stories again. Very highly recommended.
(Amazon 5-star review December 2019)A good analysis of the Dr Syn books by Russell Thorndike and the films which have been
made from them, along with the history of smuggling on Romney Marsh and the geography of the area.
(Amazon 4-star review January 2021)What a wealth of information, history, biography and general trivia is packed into this book guaranteed to give great pleasure to any fan of Dr Syn.
(Goodreads review 2017)Your book is one to treasure. So much information
(AL July 2013)Thank you for such an interesting and nostalgic read.
(DS Feb 2017)Just to let you know the book has arrived safely. Can’t put it down! Full marks for all your research, can’t believe all the stuff you have unearthed
(RW May 2017)The book gives an insight into how important the traditional pub has been to the community as a general meeting place as well as a venue for functions like weddings, auctions, sporting matches and indoor games. Priced at £15 this wide-ranging book is good value.
(Rye News June 2017)Just a quick note to say how much I enjoyed your thoroughly researched and entertaining
book. Every CAMRA branch should have one!
(MN September 2020)I’ve been reading your book and found it most enlightening regarding the history of Marsh pubs.
(PC September 2017)Excellent book
(SW April 2017)I have read quite a bit [of the book] and shall be inspired to go on a crawl this summer (or a bender depending how many l get round!) l am so glad it all came to a successful conclusion after all your hard work. The result is terrific and a credit to you.
(JW April 2017)It’s a fascinating read and very well written
(MC April 2017)This painstakingly researched book should be acquired now by any lover of the area! – In my opinion possibly the best account of Dungeness through the ages highlighting the life, history, make up of the area with dozens of photographs, many hitherto unpublished, with
contributions from locals, anecdotes and a wealth of information all written with great authority. Well worth a read and at £15.00, including post and packaging an exceptional
addition to any library.
(Dungeness UK)This 200 page book, complete with lots of photos, is very good value at £15 to anyone who
has the slightest interest in the area.
(The Looker Jan 2020)The book is full of fascinating information about Dungeness and the reasons why it is such a unique, magical and special place.
(Rye News Jan 2020)Just to say your book arrived today, thank you very much. Fascinating stuff……I look forward to reading it when I can wrestle it back from my husband!!
(KW May 2020)This I think is the first book devoted solely in any great depth to Greatstone and Littlestone and it has been compiled and written by Keith Swallow. Some of you might recall Keith’s previous books, ‘Much Drinking in the Marsh’, which was a history of the pubs and breweries of Romney Marsh, and ‘Nanny Goat Island’, a comprehensive look at Dungeness.
For his latest book, Keith has delved into the history and development of Littlestone,
Greatstone and Lydd-on-Sea. This 216 page book, complete with lots of photos, is very good value at £15 to anyone who has the slightest interest in the area.
(The Looker April 2021)I cannot tell you how thrilled I am with this book. So often local history books can be pretty perfunctory but this is an absolute joy! My parents and I are currently fighting over it.
The photo of the sound mirrors made me buy it, it’s fab. You’ve absolutely made my day
thank you
(SC April 2021)The best book I’ve ever read on this wonderful area and a pleasure to buy it from this
excellent seller – and author.
(JN eBay May 2021)The best delivery ever and the item to have most exceeded my expectations!
SD (eBay) April 2021I find your books delve deeper into the past, and the presentation and quality is excellent, not like the run of the books out now…keep producing these high quality books – LK
I am very much enjoying your book and it has inspired me to reread the adventures – DS
Really excellent – DMcN
Really pleased with it – RH
I am impressed with the amount of work you have obviously put into your research – SE
You are to be congratulated for writing such a beautifully illustrated book – JB
Has already stimulated some memories of various events (and boozy nights) at some of the establishments – RW
I was very pleased with my copy of the book and am more than happy to offer them for sale [in my pub] – VR
With over 300 photographs and priced at £15, it is certainly good value for money and can be highly recommended – Looker Magazine
What a great read. Just the right amount of text with lots of information and many photos, past and present. I have really enjoyed reading it, being taken “back in time” to my past – KW
I was amazed by the amount of research you have done AC-H
I am totally amazed at the detail and information which you have researched and accumulated to produce what is in my opinion the most definite readable history of Dungeness – DR
I just had to write to tell you how much I enjoyed “Nanny Goat Island” – EMcK
Thank you so much for the copy of Nanny Goat Island” – it is quite fascinating! Mr W
This was purchase by my friend as a belated 80th birthday present…it is delightful…I recommend it to all lovers of the Ness – PS