Publications
The Southdown Sheep, by Valerie Porter, published 1991 (Singleton: The Weald and Downland Open Air Museum, ISBN-13: 9780905259185) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 11164] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries
Abstract:Published on behalf of the Southdown Sheep Society in honour of two centuries of the breed which John Ellman was the first to improve, and to celebrate the Society's Centenary.
The Village Parliaments: The centenary of West Sussex Parish Council, 1994, by Valerie Porter, published 1 March 1994 (120 pp., The History Press Ltd., ISBN-10: 0850338948 & ISBN-13: 9780850338942) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Abstract:This book celebrates the centenary of Parish Councils in West Sussex, and traces their history from Vestry meetings, which were often very active, particularly on behalf of the poor and disadvantaged. The new democratic parish councils were intended to loosen the grip of the squire and the parson on village life.
Milland, the Book, by Val Porter, Leslie Lloyd and Isabella Morton-Smith, published 2003 (Milland Memories Group) accessible at: West Sussex Libraries
Milland: Living Memories, by Valerie Porter, published 2003 (248 pp., Milland Memories Group) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15089]
Yesterday's Farm: Life on the Farm 1830-1960, by Valerie Porter, published 2006 (256 pp., David & Charles, ISBN-10: 0715321846 & ISBN-13: 9780715321843) accessible at: W.S.R.O. [Lib 15732] & West Sussex Libraries & East Sussex Libraries