Redcliffe Press in Bristol have issued Historic Gardens of Somerset by Timothy Mowl, Professor of Landscape and Garden History at Bristol University. This is the only book of its kind and gives detailed histories, well illustrated of Somerset's most important gardens.
Of interest to local archeologists is Peter Leach's book Fosse Way Britons and Romans in Somerset. This book outlines a lot of excavations that have taken place around Shepton Mallet and areas off the Fosseway like Somerton, Doutling and Cadbury Castle. A lot of interesting information.
Finally two books on churches, both with extremely clear photographs. The general title is Keeping Somerset Chuches Alive and covers churches throughout the county and as well as what was the county in Bath. Written by Hugh Playfair the book shows how churches have adapted and improved their facilities at the same time as retaining their character. The other title is on Holy Trinity Church, Wyke Champflower. It shows many of the features of the Church, in particular the shields for which it is very well known.
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