Deaf History is a fascinating subject and interest has grown tremendously since publication of Peter Jackson's first book Britain's Deaf Heritage in 1990. Development of Deaf Studies programmes has added emphasis to the status of Deaf History. The activities of the British Deaf Society are also important in preserving this unique heritage.

Cover Click to enlarge Book Resumé Price [1122] Deaf Heroes and Heroines Heroic stories of Deaf people through history. Author: Maureen Jackson Publisher: BDHS Publications £10.00 plus £1.50 p&p BUY NOW [1107] The Avenue The story of the Claremont Institution, Ireland's first ever school for deaf children, from its establishment in 1816 to its closure in 1976. Author: Rachel Pollard Publisher: Denzille Press £18.50 plus £3.50 p&p BUY NOW [1089] Memories of Burwood This is a pictorial account of Burwood Park School, which opened in 1955 and closed in rather controversial circumstances in 1996. Author: Colin G Sayer Publisher: BDHS Publications £10.00 plus £2.30 p&p BUY NOW [1095] 75 Remarkable Years Containing many pictures, this is a record of the Deaf Girl Guide movement in Britain from 1910 to 1985. Author: Doreen E Woodford Publisher: BDHS Publications £6.00 plus £2.30 p&p BUY NOW [1096] A Dynasty of Magic A biographical history of father and son Deaf magicians who entertained Deaf and hearing people & children for over 75 years. Author: Doreen E Woodford & Mary Plackett Publisher: BDHS Publications £4.00 plus £1.00 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1020] Braidwoodian Buildings & Locations A brief description of all the locations that have been used by the Braidwoodian Dynasty for their schools in Scotland and England during the 18th and 19th centuries. Author: Raymond Lee Publisher: BDHS Publications £3.50 including p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1024] Gems from the Gentleman's Magazine This book is a collection of articles and letters referring to the Deaf that were published in the Gentlemen's Magazine during the 18th and 19th centuries. Author: Raymond Lee Publisher: BDHS Publications £8.00 plus £2.20 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1034] Philocophus This book is a reprint of John Bulwer's famous 1648 book that should be of interest to historians. Author: Raymond Lee Publisher: BDHS Publications £15.00 plus £2.20 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1034a] MHGS Trivia This publication contains many titbits and trivia from Britain's only grammsr school for deaf children. Author: Gordon Hay, John Hay & Arthur F Dimmock Publisher: BDHS Publications £8.00 plus £2.30 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1035] Fairbairn A biographical study of Sir Arthur Henderson Fairburn who liked to call himself Britain's only Deaf Baronet in the early 20th century. Author: Geoffrey Eagling & Arthur F Dimmock Publisher: BDHS Publications £3.00 plus £1.00 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1036] Deaf Liberation Following popular demand, the National Union for the Deaf's seminal 1992 publication has been reprinted by the British Deaf History Society (BDHS). This 310 page book contains all the 30 papers that were in the original publication, plus two more papers that were not previously included. Author: Raymond Lee Publisher: BDHS Publications £17.50 plus £2.70 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1037] A Gift from Great Driffield A biography of a Deaf Yorkshireman who set up a school in Canada. Author: Anthony Boyce Publisher: BDHS Publications £17.50 plus £2.70 p&p BUY NOW [BDHS1038] Boston Spa A pictorial record of Britain's school for deaf Catholic children from 1870 to its centenary in 1975. Author: Joselyn Taylor Publisher: BDHS Publications £18.50 plus £2.70 p&p BUY NOW [1106] Samuel Thomas Greene A biography that documents the life of one of Canada's Deaf legends providing an archival story that includes selections of his original school compositions, letters and writings. Author: Clifton F Carbin Publisher: Clifton F Carbin £18.50 plus £3.50 p&p BUY NOW [1024] A Pictorial History of Deaf Britain This 337 page book with text and pictures of the history of Deaf Britain up to the first year of the millennium is a must for all interested in Deaf History and an essential tool for all students of Deaf Studies, especially the new CACDP Level 2 Course. Only available on this site. Please ask if you would like a signed copy! Review Author: Peter Jackson Publisher: Deafprint Winsford £17.50 plus £4.50 p&p BUY NOW [1026] Deaf Lives Many Deaf people have made significant contributions to Society throughout history, whether in the Deaf world or in the hearing world. This 214 page book contains over 140 biographies of famous deaf people whose stories deserve to be told because of their remarkable achievements through their lives. The British Deaf History Society's contribution to the millennium, Deaf Lives makes a fascinating read and it is also an essential tool for all those interested in Deaf Studies and will provide enjoyable reading for anyone for a long time to come. Review Author: Peter Jackson Publisher: BDHS Publications £15.00 plus £3.60 p&p BUY NOW [1056] Collage: Works on International Deaf History A collection of papers and articles presented at the 2nd International Conference on Deaf History, developed into book form and illustrated with hundreds of black and white photographs that reflect the story of the international Deaf community. Editor: Fischer and Vollhaber Publisher: Sigma Gmbh £24.95 plus £4.50 p&p BUY NOW [1070] A Beginners Introduction to Deaf History The aim of this book is educational, not only for the general reader but as a powerful tool for the teaching of deaf-centred history in schools, Deaf awareness courses and Deaf Studies. The range is ambitiously comprehensive and Editor Raymond Lee and his BDHS team deserve congratulations for such a new classic resource of Deaf Education. Editor: Raymond Lee Publisher: BDHS Publications £20.00 plus £3.70 p&p BUY NOW [1057] Gawdy Manuscripts A narrative of the lives of two 17th-century Deaf brothers created out of letters and other family documents in national archives. A must-read for Deaf historians. Review Author: Peter Jackson Publisher: BDHS Publications £14.50 plus £1.80 p&p BUY NOW [1008] Notice Biographique sur L'Abbe de L'Epée This little known work of a short biographical account of the life and work of l'Epée was translated from the French original by Patrick Seamans, keeping to the style typical of the early 1830's. Author: Patrick Seamans Publisher: BDHS Publications £2.25 plus 60p p&p BUY NOW [1043] Autobiography of George Tait, a Deaf Mute George Tait is given the distinction as the first person to provide schooling for deaf children in Canada, and this little book is a facsimile copy of the thirteenth edition published in Nova Scotia, which charts the progress of the establishment of the first school. Author: George Tait Publisher: BDHS Publications £3.50 plus 60p p&p BUY NOW [1042] Arthur Henry Bather, 1829-1892 Doreen Woodford’s lovely little book, the fourth in the BDHS’s Notable Deaf Persons series, traces the life of one of Britain’s little known and unsung Deaf pioneers, who rose to a high civilian rank in the British Admiralty never since achieved by any Deaf person in any government department. A. H. Bather was also heavily involved with the Royal Association for Deaf People in its early days when it was known under a variety of mouthful titles. He was Honorary Secretary from 1865 right up to his death in 1892, and was credited with the formation of St. Saviour’s Church for Deaf People. No history of Deaf Britain can be complete without acknowledging the input of people like A. H. Bather and Miss Woodford’s book is a most welcome addition to British Deaf literature. Author: Doreen Woodford Publisher: BDHS Publications £3.00 plus 60p p&p BUY NOW [1059] Preston Pride: A Pictoral Record of A Preston Deaf School Over 200 photographs of the history and development of the Royal Cross Schools for the Deaf from 1894 to its closure in 1990. Author: Jackson & Jackson Publisher: BDHS Publications £14.50 plus £2.30p p&p BUY NOW [1052] Language of the Silent World A lovely little pamphlet of over 140 photographs of early 20th century signs. Author: Publisher: BDHS Publications £2.00 plus 50p p&p BUY NOW [1030] Manchester Memoirs A Pictorial Record of A Manchester Deaf School Over 200 photographs of the history and development of the Royal Schools for the Deaf (Manchester) frm 1823 when it was founded as the Manchester Institution for the Deaf and Dumb to approximately 1983. Edited: Peter Jackson Publisher: £14.50 plus £2.30p p&p BUY NOW [1083] Open and Closed Another lovely little book by Doreen Woodford who draws on her personal knowledge and expertise as a former teacher to describe the functions of three small Day schools for the Deaf at the turn of the 20th century. Author: Doreen E Woodford Publisher: £6.00 plus £2.30p p&p BUY NOW To order: With our easy to use ORDER FORM you can pay by Cheque, Credit Card, Maestro; or Direct Bank Transfer if you are overseas. Payment is in UK sterling only. All postage costs on this site are for the UK mainland only. 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