Summer 2026

ISBN: 978-1-869831-55-4 PRICE: £11.95
In November 1906, sixteen-year-old Harold Higgs from Norwich joined the merchant navy aboard the Carnarvon Castle on its voyage to Australia. His first adventure soon became a desperate fight for survival when fire destroyed the ship almost 1,000 miles from land. Forced into open boats, Harold and his shipmates endured twenty-four days battling storms, starvation, thirst and sharks in the Indian Ocean. Sharks, Shipwreck & Survival: Harold Higgs and the Sinking of the Carnarvon Castle, 1907 uncovers this forgotten maritime disaster, revealing the courage, endurance and resilience of those who survived against extraordinary odds.

ISBN: 978-1-869831-52-3 PRICE: £11.95
Chris Armstrong explores a remarkable collection of buildings whose lives have taken unexpected turns. Raised by proud local squires, merchants, and businessmen, many of these buildings were grand statements as much as practical spaces—impressive Corn Halls, guildhalls, churches, and commercial premises designed to reflect confidence and prosperity.

ISBN: 978-1-869831-60-8 PRICE £29.95
This two volume book examines how the nascent technology of aviation transformed the landscape of Norfolk. From defending the skies above the county from enemy attack through to 'feeding the fight', helping to supply Britain's unquenchable demand for newly trained pilots, and the aircraft that they flew. New airfields were required for defence, training, and aircraft production.

ISBN: 978-1-869831-53-0 PRICE £11.95
Drawing on stories shared during guided historical walks, this book brings together local memory and careful research to explore how the community rebuilt and redefined itself in the years that followed World War I. Often known as the “Village of Millionaires,” Overstrand developed a distinctive character shaped by an influx of wealthy residents. This book uncovers the origins of that reputation, revealing the lives and influences of those who chose to make their second home by the sea.

ISBN: 978-1-869831-54-7 PRICE £11.95
This book traces Lowestoft's history from the late nineteenth century to the present day through the lives of the author's extended family. It follows the Bourn's move from Ramsgate to Lowestoft at the turn of the twentieth century, their involvement in the fishing industry, and the impact of both world wars on their lives.