Book Reviews

BUILDING & REPAIRING DRY STONE WALLS Published by DSWA. ISBN 0-9512306 2 X Author R Tufnell. Softback, 16 pages, 11 line drawings. This popular publication gives basic information on construction of dry stone walls (double-style). Written as a beginner's guide, useful to all and an inexpensive "starter" book. Straightforward line illustrations clearly show the right way to lay stone.	DRY STONE WALLING – TECHNIQUES AND TRADITIONS Published by DSWA. ISBN 0 9512306 8 9 A highly readable, yet practical guide to the building techniques used in different parts of the country. Drawings and photographs illustrate the various walls types and features and show the place of walls in Britain's history, its landscape and its future.
DRY STONE WALLING Published by South West Scotland DSWA. ISBN 0-9502623 0 7 Author: Col. F Rainsford-Hannay. Softback, 109 pages, 33 black & white pictures or drawings. Reprinted 1999 First published in 1957, written at a time when there was a definite waning of interest in the craft. It has stood the test of time and provides a valuable insight into the history and construction of dry stone walls around the country - and beyond.	DRY STONE WALLING (new version) Published by BTCV lSBN 0 95467521 9 2 Author: Alan Brooks, revised by Elizabeth Agate and Sean Adcock 1999 Softback, A4 format, spiral binding with insubstantial soft cover. A practical handbook containing information about history, construction, conservation and legal aspects of dry stone walls. A relatively comprehensive if expensive book with additional sections in this new version.
DRY STONE WALLS Published by Shire. ISBN 0 85263 666 0 Author: Lawrence Garner Softback, 32 pages, 39 illustrations (photographs in black and white or drawings).A short guide to dry stone walls providing basic history and brief construction information.	MAKING STONEWORK (Out of Print) Published by Smith Settle. ISBN 1-8525 080 3. Authors: Marie Hartley & Joan Ingilby. Softback, 47pages, black & white pictures. Photographs and notes of craftsmen and their work. Mostly stonemasons, interesting pictures "in the field". Good book for the collection.
IN THERE SOMEWHERE Published by DSWA 1999 ISBN 0 9512306 5 4 Author: David Griffiths Softback, 104 pages, 57 illustrations Written and illustrated by DSWA member David Griffiths. A very interesting book including a biography of much-respected Master Craftsman Steven Allen. This book is essential reading for everyone, with sections about competitions, building requirements, regional variations, etc all extensively illustrated. Fold out section of a set of drawings to depict competitions.	STONE - AN INTRODUCTION Published by Intermediate Technology ISBN 1 85339 313 4 Author: Asher Shadmon Softback, 172 pages, b&w illustrations and line drawings. Bridging the gap between the Geologist and stone user (whether architect or DIY), the book describes its great variety and versatility, methods of extraction, working and production. Whilst set largely overseas, this book is essential reading for all with an interest in stone.
THE SLATE INDUSTRY Publisher: Shire. ISBN: 0 7478 0123 X Author: Merfyn Williams Softback, 31 pages, Black & White Whilst set mostly in Wales and England, this Shire Album is a most interesting overview of the British Slate industry.	QUARRIES & QUARRYING Publisher: Shire. ISBN: 0 85263 728 4 Author: P Stanier Softback, 32 pages, Black & White Excellently informative book on the source of building stone in Britain
IN THE COMPANY OF STONE Published by Artisan, New York, 2001 ISBN 1-57965-183-6 Author: Dan Snow Photographs by Peter Mauss. Large format, softback 118 pages. An inspirational book superbly presented and lavishly illustrated showing the work of this American Master Craftsman and DSWA member: imaginative landscape features including newly-built “ruins”. A book much praised by wallers.	DRY STONE WALLS – The National Collection June 2002 Published by DSWA. ISBN 0 9512306 6 2. Softback; 64 pages. Over 50 colour photographs & line drawings. The story of the Millennium Wall project bringing examples of walls together on a single site, plus information on construction, history and stone. An informative, compact publication.
OFF THE WALL: Limericks for dry stone wallers or dykers Published by DSWA. ISBN 0 9512306 7 0 Edited by Chris Stephens 2002 A humorously eclectic mix of limericks from members illustrated with over 30 captioned photos. Laughter guaranteed.	The Wall Walks The Fell: DVD/Video - 30 minutes. Highlights the importance of walls in Cumbria, showing how they were built and their place in the landscape. Also features present day wallers describing how they became involved in the craft.
DRY STONE COUNTRY DVD/Video - 50 minutes Video from Farming Press. 50 mins. Very watchable programme of general nature with some "how to" featuring DSWA Master Craftsman and instructor Stephen Harrison with presenter Dylan Winter.	HOW TO BUILD & REPAIR DRY STONE WALLS DVD/Video - 1 hour Features DSWA Master Craftsman & instructor, Dave Goulder, building a wall in Inverness. Includes stills plus filming in the Cotswolds. Popular "how to" video.
PINS AND LINES Indispensable for all wallers - pair of substantial metal pins with 15 metres of line.	WALLING HAMMERS Postage charges are high. Anyone wishing to collect from major events should check availability. Budget Range - for beginners and those not working daily. Ash shafts. Professional Range - superior quality with hickory shafts. "Pennine" style has cutting edge at right angles to the 10" shaft. Various weights of head. "Catchie/dyking" style has cutting edge in line with 16" shaft. 3.5lb head (approx.) "Scutch" hammer is double-headed and supplied complete with 2 combs + 2 blades: useful addition to the tool kit.
KNEE PADS– new version Heavy-duty waterproof Neoprene with rubber scuff pad and closed-cell foam lining. Elasticated/velcro straps to fit all shapes & sizes! A must for all regular wallers. Sold in pairs.	LAPEL BADGE Metal badge with green and gold logo, 1cm diameter.
EYE PROTECTION Even if you wear prescriptive glasses, you need eye (or specs) protection! Grade 1 impact, safety goggles (BS2092/11 EN166B) enclosed soft frame goggles with adjustable, elasticated headband and clear polycarbonate lenses. An essential for all.	DSWA TIE A quality polyester tie in dark green embroidered with a single DSWA logo.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS As listed for a range of specific styles. Designed to aid all those designing or commissioning work and essential reading for everyone.	BRIEF GUIDE TO INSPECTING DRY STONE WORK indispensable leaflet for all "purchasing" walling work or responsible for checking quality of work.
COURSES AND PRACTICE MEETS Annual leaflet listing courses run by DSWA branches	REGISTER OF CERTIFICATED WALLERS & DYKERS AND SOURCES OF STONE The only listing of all professional members who hold DSWA craft skills certification, plus corporate members who supply stone or walling services.
CRAFTSMAN CERTIFICATION SCHEME Full details of the four levels of skill certification available through DSWA – a leaflet for those wishing to take skills assessment tests. There is also a brief outline of the scheme for those with a general interest.	GRANTS A periodic leaflet outlining main sources of grants for walling work and national contact addresses.
BEE BOLES Produced in conjunction with the IBRA Register of Bee Boles and Other Bee Structures to encourage the repair and building of bee boles, and the recording of existing structures.	SURVEY FORMS A set of photocopiable sheets for surveys of wall length, condition, flora and fauna.
CHURCHYARD DRYSTONE WALLS Produced by the Living Churchyard & Cemetery Project includes survey form for churchyard walls.
DRY STONE WALLS & WILDLIFE Helpful notes on what is in, on and around walls and how to improve habitats.	GEOLOGY FOR WALLERS 8 page leaflet produced with help of the Geologists Association designed to help all those who use natural stone.
EXPLORING & RECORDING LOCAL FIELD BOUNDARIES To help anyone on a project investigating local walls or other field boundaries. Includes pointers to local information.	RONNIE BALL AWARD Open to all aged 20 or under to mark achievements in any aspect of the craft of dry stone walling.