DISCOVERING ENGLISH COUNTY REGIMENTS: A Shire Book

A new expanded volume based upon the original work by Arthur Taylor first published in 1970, rewritten and enlarged. 'By altars old their banners fade, beneath the spires; their names are set in Minster aisle, in yew tree shade, their memories fight for England yet.' A warm regard for the British soldier, the values he served and the regimental traditions that nourished his humanity underlies the information collected in this classic book. It gives a brief history of each former county regiment, lists the battle honours on their Colours, their marches, customs, Victoria Crosses, nicknames, badges, facings, mottoes and memorials and describes their amalgamations and later lineage. Details of the regimental museum are also given together with churches where monumental Colours are lodged. Arranged by county from Bedfordshire through Hampshire, Kent, Lancashire, Staffordshire to Yorkshire and with dozens of captions, colour and b/w photos and colour drawings. 160pp in paperback.