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East Grinstead: A History and Celebration of the Town, by Dorothy Hatswell, published 2004 (119 pp., Frith Book Company Ltd., ISBN-10: 190493823X & ISBN-13: 9781904938231) accessible at: British Library & West Sussex Libraries

East Grinstead Through Time, by Dorothy Hatswell and Simon Kerr, published 18 July 2013 (96 pp., Stroud: Amberley Publishing, ISBN-10: 1445618362 & ISBN-13: 9781445618364) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

East Grinstead is a West Sussex town with a rich and fascinating history. Founded in the twelfth century by Gilbert D'Aquila, the town flourished with the opening of a bustling market in Cantelupe Road in 1884. Well-known for its many points of interest, including the historic High Street and St Swithun's church, East Grinstead has become a vibrant community and tourist destination. Its popularity continues to increase with the recent arrival of the Bluebell Railway. East Grinstead Through Time contains some of the collection of over 16,000 photographs owned by the East Grinstead Museum (seen to the right). The town's first museum opened in 1925, and moved to its current premises in 2006. Depicting buildings that are either long-gone or substantially altered, authors Dorothy Hatswell and Simon Kerr hope to evoke fond memories for longstanding residents and spark an interest in the town's history for its many visitors.

Secret East Grinstead, by Dorothy Hatswell and Simon Kerr, published 15 September 2014 (96 pp., Stroud: Amberley Publishing, ISBN-10: 1445639408 & ISBN-13: 9781445639406) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries

There is a history of East Grinstead that is hidden from view, lost under the modern town's bustling surface. The town's High Street is dominated by one of the longest continuous runs of fourteenth-century timber-framed houses in England, houses that have witnessed many of the secrets contained in this book. Many famous faces have resided in the town over the years, from Patrick Moore to Neil Gaiman, and many surprising individuals have had brief encounters with the town, including Charles Rennie Mackintosh and John F. Kennedy. St Swithun resided in the town, and his story, which has become English lore, can all be traced back to events within the town.
Featuring photographs, anecdotes and places to visit, Secret East Grinstead goes behind the façades of the familiar to discover the lesser-known artefacts of East Grinstead's fascinating history. Its markets, buildings and churches each have a tale to tell, and its proximity to London has meant the town has received a whole host of interesting events. Join authors Dorothy Hatswell and Simon Kerr on a journey off the beaten track, and discover the real East Grinstead.