It has rightly been claimed that Ampthill has a more interesting and significant history than most towns of much larger size. its inhabitants are rightly proud of its past and anxious to share their heritage. And many books have been written on its rich history, alas many have long been out of print (see Ampthill Bibliography
The White Hart by Andrew Underwood (2008) £4.50
Ampthill Church by Andrew Underwood (2006) £3.00
A 34 page guide to the history of Ampthill's parish church.
Ampthill in My Bones: Essays and Incidents Remembered by Andrew Underwood (2005) £10
The Clock Strikes Five: Ampthill House Remembered edited by Andrew Underwood
Ampthill Full Steam Ahead edited by Barry Dackombe & Andrew Underwood
The Knoll: A Mirror for Ampthill by Barry Dackombe (2000) £7.50
"a unique and remarkable record of a major part of Ampthill's development which will be of interest and increasing value to future generations"
Originally part of Ampthill's extensive Warren, the area was awarded to the local feoffee's as part of the parish enclosure. after 80 years they sold the land for development at an auction in the White Hart, and The Knoll became one of the first areas to be subjected to the newly created Urban District Council's building bye-laws, despite the lack of adequate services in the town.
The Knoll: A Mirror for Ampthill provides a fascinating insight into the development of The Knoll and Ampthill, together with the important role played by its inhabitants. in addition there are detailed descriptions of the individual plots and known residents.
Around Ampthill by Andrew Underwood (2nd Edition, 1997) £2.50
A 35 page guide to the main streets of Ampthill, which can be read as a town trail or as a concise guide to Ampthill's history.
