Tag Archives: book reviews

Former Chailey scholar, Jack Hayward, writes a review:

Posted on October 23, 2017 by rosblack

Grace Kimmins and her Chailey Heritage. By Ros Black.   Even with my close association with the Heritage Craft Schools in my formative years at Chailey and a personal knowledge of Grace Kimmins, later Dame, I found this book to … Continue reading →

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Review of A Talent for Humanity and Duxhurst – Surrey’s Lost Village

Posted on August 2, 2011 by rosblack

Received from Suzanne Harrison, Reigate: “I read Ros Black’s book and was as intrigued as the author about the incredible life of Lady Henry Somerset and the village she created for women with alcohol problems, and disadvantaged children. Her book … Continue reading →

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