The books

"Drawing on his vast archive of images, Richard has created a truly unique book, capturing local life in a way unlike any other publication"

NEW: Book 3

Give us a neg…

Within the genre of press photography there are many sub genres, one being sport.

This book looks at photography of sport in Swindon, with the odd twist, taking you on some links that would surprise you.

All three book covers

Order the books

Signed copies of the book can be ordered here (UK only).

The books are also available from Swindon Central Library and unsigned copies for international sale can be purchased through Amazon.

£1 from every sale goes to Neuroendocrine Cancer UK.

Book 1

A picture is only the start of the story…

You would not believe what a small world we live in, but this book shows that there are many links between unconnected stories. I have joined the dots between these events to show a spider’s web of coincidences.

Book 2

…Another picture, another story…

The links between unconnected picture stories continue, as Swindon’s prestigious stately home is central to some suprising links, ranging from Royals to pop stars and funerals to weddings, with some historical events thrown in for good measure.

Order the books

Signed copies of the book can be ordered here (UK only).

The books are also available from Swindon Central Library and unsigned copies for international sale can be purchased through Amazon.

£1 from every sale goes to Neuroendocrine Cancer UK.

Richard’s life as a press photographer gave him with an excellent vantage point to document major local events.

Drawing on his vast archive of images, Richard has created a truly unique book, capturing local life in a way unlike any other publication

The Local Studies Team

Swindon Libraries