Congerstone village

Local Articles & Books

Updated on 3rd June 2026

Recent Articles about Congerstone, St Mary’s Church,
Gopsall, the Local Area & Beyond
(see end of this page for books about Gopsall Hall & Estate)

 

ASPECT May 2026 35 (8) pp. 24-25

ASPECT April 2026 35 (7) pp. 22-23

ASPECT March 2026 35 (6) pp. 23-26

ASPECT Feb 2026 35 (5) pp. 26-29

ASPECT Dec 2025 – Jan 2026 35 (4) pp. 26-27

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Books about Gopsall Hall and Estate

 

One of these days we should write a book about Gopsall” said John Matthews & Mike Foley whilst they were supporting an important building in the area, the village pub (The Horse & Jockey).  Well, here it is!!

LAST FEW COPIES

ALSO AVAILABLE

GOPSALL & CONGERSTONE at WAR

by John Matthews & Lynn Stoney

Gopsall & Congerstone at War (ISBN 978-1-83853-326-7) describes the military occupation of Gopsall Hall and Park in the Second World War based upon the memories of 22 soldiers, 7 women from the Auxilary Territorial Service and 12 local residents.  The Foreword is written by The Rt Hon the Earl Howe PC whose family owned Gopsall for over 120 years.  The A5 sized paperback contains 124 pages and 80 black & white images.

Price £6 collected or £8.50 by post.

To purchase a copy contact Gill Lawrence, preferably by email (oldpogill@gmail.com),

otherwise call  01455 671792.