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I first started studying HH to help my kids with the dreaded GCSE coursework. The books are listed below. Books and pamphlets on the local area can be
bought on Amazon or locally at: Bookends Bookshop Christchurch: A friendly and helpful bookshop that stocks the latest material on Hengistbury Head and area. The Red House Museum, Christchurch: The Red House Museum is an essential resource for local history study and also stocks some books and pamphlets. The Book shop on Mudeford beach: Stocks the more popular local history books. These books are also generally available either new or secondhand on Amazon.
The link beside the brief book review show price and availability. Clicking the link will take you to the relevent Amazon page |
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IronStone Canyon A small but very important booklet on the Hengistbury Mining Company. This was the organistation that caused so much damage to Hengistbury Head by stripping the Ironstone Doggers off the beach. A low cost book that is well worth the money. |
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Hengistbury Head The Whole Story The latest and probably the most definitive book on the history, geology and folklore of Hengistbury Head. The book reflects many years of patient investigation and expounds on many areas that until now were at risk of being lost with the passage of time |
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1794 The Battle of Mudeford Today it is hard to believe that only 200 years ago this area was living on the margins of the law. In 1794 a battle took place in Mudeford between smugglers and coast guards. A really good read. Packed with historical information about Mudeford, Christchurch and surrounds, including Hengistbury Head |
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A Vertical Empire The definitive story of the British Rocket and Space programme from 1950-1971. Includes pictures and information on the Highdown rocket testing site, close to Hengistbury Head |
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Hengistbury Head Sometimes a secondhand copy of this wonderful little book pops up. The last print run was done (I think) in 1985. The book is unusual in that it gives a great deal of its contents over to the wildlife and ecology of Hengistbury Head. |
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Hengistbury Head Dr Barry Cunliffe is Professor of European Archeology at Oxford University. That such an esteemed scientist has been deeply involved with the archeology of Hengistbury Head for over 30 years speaks volumes about the importanceof the site. This book is a highly readable book packed with authoritative information regarding the pre-historic use of this site by man. A book that is in constant demand. Available, only if you are lucky! A book with two separate entries on Amazon. |
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Christchurch Harbour An excellent and highly readable account of Christchurch Harbour including a great deal of information regarding Hengistbury Head. |
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18th Century Smuggling in Christchurch Unfortunately out of print. I have never come across of copy outside of the local libraries. An important book regarding local smuggling in Christchurch and the surrounding areas. |
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A Natural History of Bournemouth and District A very rare book. I have only ever seen one copy in a local library. A fascinating insight into turn of the century Bournemouth. This book details many facets of society of that day (how about the local 1910 electricity supply!)as well as giving a good description of the structure of Hengistbury Head |
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Hengistbury Head, The Coast Sadly this A4 Booklet is hard to come by. Written by one of the most knowledgeable people regarding Hengistbury Head it provides a great deal of detailed yet understandable information on Hengistbury Head, its formation and sea defences |
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The Hengistbury Head Nature trail A charming well illustrated booklet that guides the visitor around Hengistbury head, allowing them to recognise some of the abundant wildlife that inhabits Hengistbury Head. Produced in 1989 in conjunction with Poole College of Art and Design |
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Smuggling in Poole Bournemouth and Neighbourhood B.C. Short was the Head Librarian in Bournemouth in the 1920's and produced this interesting book on local smuggling. A rare book but still available in some libraries in the Bournemouth area. |