Monday, 19 December 2016

A 5* rating - what a wonderful Christmas present!

We have recently received a 5 star review for the latest book in the Henleaze Heritage range:

Top Customer Reviews:

5.0 out of 5 stars
A treasure trove of memories of a Bristol suburb.
By Amazon Customer on 17 Dec. 2016
Format: Kindle Edition Verified Purchase

Old and new residents of this Bristol suburb of Henleaze will see the place in a different light after browsing through this delightful book. The information about people and places will have folk saying things like, well I never knew that! 
The author has collected together memories which would certainly have been lost forever and sure to be of interest to future generations.

Friday, 25 November 2016

MANY THANKS!

Here are the latest placings in theHENLEAZE HERITAGE range of Amazon e-books:

1 - St Margaret's
2 - Henleaze Juniors School
3 - Short Breaks
4 - Henleaze Connections
5 - Around the World in 80 years
Many thanks for all of you who have ordered and read these e-books.
Further information can be found on this link:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Veronica-Bowerman/e/B001JS6O7U

Sunday, 6 November 2016

HENLEAZE CONNECTIONS - NOW AVAILABLE!


For this 
LATEST RELEASE FROM 
THE HENLEAZE HERITAGE RANGE OF E-BOOKS!
CLICK ON LINK BELOW:


nb THERE ARE NOW SIX BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE HENLEAZE HERITAGE RANGE! 

Sunday, 16 October 2016

BREAKING NEWS!

COMING SOON!
The Sixth Book in the Henleaze Heritage e-range.
It is called HENLEAZE CONNECTIONS: Some Fascinating Folk and Facts
A selection of interesting people, all connected to Henleaze in some way, have been included in this book. 
The reader will probably recall several of them because they became nationally or internationally famous. Although some of the former residents may seem to be quite ordinary, all of them have played their part in the fascinating social history of the area.
Details of the source information have been acknowledged, where applicable. 
Many past and present residents and/or their families have kindly sent in, more than 80 previously unpublished, photos from family archives have been included in the book. 
Other information includes a school that existed for 76 years in spite of moving six times within the area! 
For more of this and other books by Veronica Bowerman see:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Veronica-Bowerman/e/B001JS6O7U
Keep checking this link for publication date of Henleaze Connections if it could be of interest to you and also share this posting.
Many thanks! Veronica

Tuesday, 20 September 2016

HISTORIC PHOTOS OF REV ERIC MCNEILL DURING THE 1920s IN HENLEAZE


The Rev Eric McNeill was ordained in the then Henleaze Congregational Church in 1920.
Here is the link to his time in Henleaze during the early 1920s, courtesy of his son Roderic and his granddaughter Jane.
https://goo.gl/photos/ov9nX2nqn5zrg1x58

Sunday, 18 September 2016

AMELIA EDWARDS - BRONZE IN HER HONOUR BEING UNVEILED

A bronze of Amelia Edwards, World Famous Egyptologist and Best Selling Author who lived in Henleaze during the Victorian era, is being unveiled on Thursday, 29 September.

This will take place from 11.30 to 2pm
at Amelia Lodge, Henleaze Terrace, Bristol BS9 4AS

Formal invitations are being sent out by Churchill Sales & Marketing but if you are interested in attending or know of anyone who would like to do so please contact http://www.churchillretirement.co.uk/…/bristol/amelia-lodge/ as soon as possible.

Local History Author, Veronica Bowerman is hoping to be there.

Tuesday, 26 July 2016

HENLEAZE'S MOST FAMOUS WOMAN?

Presentation 10.30am Wednesday, 3 August, 2016
in Henleaze on Amelia Edwards, arguably one of Bristol's most interesting women.