English Local History

This is a much expanded, and improved, edition of what soon established itself as perhaps the best introduction to English local history when first published in 1992. It has both breadth and depth, is rich in examples and illustrations, and is deeply informed. [...] [it is noted] how well written the book is, managing that rare trick of being accessible and, above all, interesting as well as authoritative. -- MEDIEVAL SETTLEMENT RESEARCH GROUP
Those readers who know this book from its earlier editions will need no urging to advance their experience eighteen years by reading this latest version; those readers new to this work should be encouraged by this review to read and use it as a guide to their own studies. [...] To all who aspire to undertake such local studies, this book remains a great boon, enhanced by this welcome new edition. -- Edward Royle * Family & Community History *
This book ought to be read by every self-respecting local historian, and every member of FACHRS. The blurb on the back cover for once is perfectly correct: Tiller 'offers an unrivalled introduction to understanding and researching local history'. Her book can be read with profit not just by the beginner, but even by the most experienced local historians. * FACHRS *
This book deserves to sit in the most-used and conveniently-to-hand spot in any local historian's bookshelf, whether s/he is starting out or has already made inroads into a chosen place or topic. I suspect that anyone looking through Kate Tiller's comprehensive checklists of resources will find fresh fields to explore, and be grateful for that, and the suggested 'further reading' would provide even the most jaded researcher with new ideas to pursue. -- Local Historian
It is an important piece of writing, which supports the work of those who appreciate local and regional history and promote and project its value. It should be in every school and library as well as in the hands of every practitioner. -- Midland History