Some of our Old Pictures
1979. Pub. Chris Howell. Out of print*

An admirably varied view of life and work in the district . . . this is excellent oral and local history and should be emulated elsewhere. The memories, comments and extracts give just the sort of background to the illustrations that will soon be impossible to recapture . . .
Professor JH Bettey in Avon Past

Round Here in Them Days
1980. Pub. Chris Howell. Out of print*

History brought vividly to life . . . intriguing photographs matched with a host of lively anecdotes . . . absorbing.
Bristol Evening Post

History books in the nicest possible way . . . enchanting . . . charming
Bath Chronicle

I Have Heard Tell . . .
1982 Pub. Chris Howell. Out of print*

Chris Howell has come out with another delightful book . . . a fascinating, cosy, relaxed insight on the area's rural past.
Wells Journal

Wonderful tales . . . a nostalgic journey around the area . . .
Norton-Radstock Journal

Memories of Cheddar
1984 Pub. Chris Howell (£7 incl. p + p, from Chris Howell)

Chris Howell captures not just the history of a place but its very spirit. . . . a fascinating book full of interesting, often hilarious insights.
Western Daily Press

It's a highly entertaining book full of lovely stories and amazing pictures. I stayed up until three in the morning reading it and fell about laughing at the smashing things I found.
Fred Wedlock on Radio West

A Somerset Camera
1986. Pub. Dovecote Press. Out of Print*

I found it hard to fault this book . . . a very special photographic record of life . . . some 150 carefully chosen photographs and wry and delicious comments as tasty as the cider and Cheddar cheese which spring to mind whenever you flip though the pages.
Western Gazette

Superb pictures and memories ­ often sad ­ from all over the county . . . absolutely fascinating.
Radio Bristol

Midsomer Norton and Radstock in Old Photographs
1986. Pub. Alan Sutton. Out of Print*

Chris Howell brings the past vividly to life. The book is a model of its kind. At first glance it is the choice of pictures that catch the eye but the real strength of the book lies in the captions which are occasionally earthy but never dull.
Somerset Standard

Chris Howell has come up with another wonderful selection of old photographs. He provides a complete historical record for future generations.
Wells Journal

Wells in Old Photographs
ISBN 0-86299-688-0 1989 Pub. Alan Sutton

Chris Howell's book makes the past live . . . what comes across is the authentic voice of ordinary people who interpret for us the world they inhabited. Sometimes this is done humorously, sometimes prosaically ­ but always freshly and humanely.
Dr George Carey, Bishop of Bath and Wells

Chris Howell certainly knows how to retain the interest . . . he has turned 200 period photographs into an encyclopaedia of the city's history and heritage.
Western Gazette

The Mendips in Old Photographs
1991 Pub. Alan Sutton. Out of Print*

What a delightful collection this is. Can there be even more to come from the seemingly endless Howell archives? The book contains about 170 photographs from every aspect of life imaginable, each accompanied by a personal recollection . . . breathing life into them.
Five Arches Magazine

You will love this book . . . Chris Howell weaves a wonderful tapestry (to provide) an endearing and nostalgic dip into the past.
Weston and Worle News