Essays from Sessay: Edited by Janet Ratcliffe

A Community History Project

"There's nowt much to write about Sessay", one long-term resident remarked in 2011 at the beginning of the Sessay Archive Project.

There was no problem finding things to write about, the difficulties came deciding what to leave out. Sponsored by the Heritage Lottery Your Heritage scheme, this book is the culmination of a very successful village history project. Contributions from residents, relatives, local historians and a visiting professor create a variety of voices. Essays from Sessay once again demonstrates how local history reflects the national story, and will have interest far beyond the parish boundary.