Publications for Sale

On sale at the Bishop's Stortford Tourist Information Centre

 

Local Information

Bishop's Stortford Miniguide - Town and local attractions, buildings of interest, town plan, and area map (Free)

Bus Timetables for Essex - Guide to public transport in Essex. 
Published quarterly £1.00

Local History

Bishop's Stortford Town Trail
A short guide pointing out the noteworthy places around the centre of the historic town.  40p
French, German and Spanish Translation also available

Bishop's Stortford A Walk-About
A short historic guide packed with interesting and unusual glimpses into the past of the town £1.25

Waytemore Castle
Brief outline of the history of the present day Castle Mound (Free)

Bishop's Stortford - A Short History  published by Bishop's Stortford and District Local History Society £4.50

Local History Chronicles 1
The History of local families £2.75

Local History Chronicles 2
Public Houses & Hotels, past & present £2.75

Local History Chronicles 3
Cinemas and Entertainment, past and present £2.25

Bishop's Stortford - A History.  A new book by Jacqueline Cooper.
The narration is complemented by a superb selection of illustrations
Last of Stock now reduced to £14.99

The Book of Thorley Chronicles of a century compiled by the people of the parish,
includes memories and many photographs £19.95

Bishop's Stortford Mural - The book gives details of the mural, a pictorial account of the history of the town
from the Ice Age up to 1990, worked by 142 of the townspeople over six years  £2.50. 

Old Ordnance Survey Maps - Bishop's Stortford 1896  £2.20

North & East Hertfordshire Photographic Memories Francis Frith £14.99

Hertfordshire The Glorious County Beautiful Colour Photographs by June & Michael Massey 
was  £14.99 now reduced to £12.99.

English Canals Explained explaining how everything works from locks and lifts to tunnels and towpaths - £6.95

Hertfordshire Heroes This book pays homage to heroes inside and outside their county - £7.99
 

Walking

Walks in Herts and Essex.  20 walks in the local countryside.
Produced by the Bishop's Stortford Footpaths Association. £3.00

Short Circular Walks on the River Stort Navigation
Eight Walks between 5 and 8 miles £8.95

The Hertfordshire Way -  A walker's guide to the Hertfordshire long distance walk  £8.99

Long Circular Walks in Eastern Hertfordshire Nine circular walks between 15 & 20 miles long £9.95

Village Walks in Hertfordshire 20 circular routes around some of the most picturesque villages in the county  £7.99

Pub Strolls in Hertfordshire 30 strolls (under 4 miles) £7.95

Pub Walks in Hertfordshire 30 circular walks around Hertfordshire Inns  £7.99

Pocket Size Pub Walks in Hertfordshire 15 walks (2 ½  & 5 miles long) £5.99
Waterside Walks in Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire

20 Circular Routes 2.5 to 6 miles long. £7.99

Pub Walks in Essex - Thirty circular walks around Essex Inns £7.99

Pocket Size Pub Walks in Essex 15 walks (3 ¼ & 5 ¾  miles long) £5.99

Essex Teashop Walks 20 Walks of between 1¾ and 7 miles in length exploring
the varied landscape of Essex and it’s teashops! £7.95

Drive and Stroll in Hertfordshire - 20 Circular walks that vary in length from 2 to 6 miles 
all based on good local pubs £7.99

Drive and Stroll in Essex - 20 Circular walks that vary in length from 2 to 6 miles all based on good
local pubs, cafés or tearooms £7.95

Village Walks in Essex  20 circular routes around the beautiful and historic villages  £6.95

The Essex Way A guide to the long distance path stretching right across the County of Essex
from Epping to Harwich  £3.50

Short Circular Walks on the River Lee Navigation Ten walks between 2 and 6 miles £5.95

Short Circular Walks in Epping Forest ten circular walks mostly 6 to 8 miles long £6.95

Circular Walks Around Farnham. Eight walks in and around Farnham £5.00

Kiddiwalks in Hertfordshire - 20 safe walks devised specially with children in mind - £7.99

 

Cycling

Twenty Cycle Rides in Hertfordshire 20 circular rides between 15 and 35 miles through hidden Hertfordshire £6.00

On Your Bike in Herts and Beds 20 circular rides of between 10 and 29 miles through delightful countryside £7.95

On Your Bike in Essex Twenty circular rides between 11 & 25 miles long £8.99
 

Maps

Philip’s Red Books – Local Street Atlas Harlow & Bishop’s Stortford Area £3.99

East Anglia Leisure and Tourist Map £3.99

Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps – Local leisure maps with public rights of way and
tourist information  4cm to 1km scale

No 194 Hertford & Bishop's Stortford £7.99

No 195 Braintree & Saffron Walden £7.99

No 183 Chelmsford & The Rodings £7.99

Ordnance Survey Landranger Map 2cm to 1km scale
No 167 Chelmsford, Harlow & Bishop's Stortford £6.99

Ordnance Survey Map – Great Britain Route Planner 2009 - £4.99

Old Ordnance Survey Maps - Bishop's Stortford 1896  £2.20

Lee and Stort Navigations Map   £4.00

Collins Pocket Atlas London - £3.99