The Book of Belstone

The Book of Belstone

The book was first published as a limited edition of 200 presentation boxes on 26 October 2002.  These special boxes have now sold out but the book continues to be available separately.

In this fascinating and richly detailed account first-time authors Chris and Marion Walpole bring the history of Belstone to life.  Many readers will know the village as a starting point for walks into the heart of Dartmoor; armed with this text they can also explore the hidden corners and forgotten industries of a beautiful corner of the moor.   From Beating the Bounds to letterboxes, from cricket clubs to the Women’s Institute, the authors cover every facet of village life through the centuries, introducing the reader to a host of colourful characters, incidents and stories.  The text concludes with a section describing every house in the parish.

The A5 soft-back book has 193 pages, including 19 pages of black and white photographs and three pages of maps, graphs and tables. 

Reviews from 2002:

Truly a mine of information about Belstone past and present … each time I have dipped into it I have found a new gem.   The Beacon.

I consider it to be the best of all Dartmoor ‘village’ books of recent years.   Dr Tom Greeves, Dartmoor Magazine.

Just about everything you want to know about Belstone can be found in this book.

***** Best Buy    Dartmoor News

Full to the brim with information and humour Crediton Country Courier

…. a village publication so popular they printed it twice.    Okehampton Times

The book costs £12.50 plus £2.00 postage and packing.

All profits to Belstone Village Hall.  Cheques to be made payable to ‘Mrs M Walpole’