Book detailing history of Nottinghamshire town Ollerton released by former residents

Former residents Tony and Teresa Bak have launched a local publication called Ollerton Of Old.

This is their fourth publication as joint authors and charts the history of Ollerton village, harking back to the days of horse-drawn carriages, hostelries, the Water Mill, early trades and life in Victorian England.

The book has stirred up a whole host of memories for residents especially as it delves into the lives of local tradesmen and their families. And there has been particular interest in the chapter on Ollerton Hall.

Tony and Teresa said, “The book is selling well and we’ve received excellent feedback. Indeed, residents have enjoyed looking at how their homes used to be. There’s been a real buzz of interest around the chapter covering Ollerton Hall.”

Currently, the Grade II listed Ollerton Hall is the subject of plans and proposals for eight apartments and is steeped in history harking back to Georgian times. Incredibly, it has played host to the rich and aristocracy of Ollerton.

The authors have left no stone un-turned in charting its history from the distant days of when in 1640 Thomas Markham sought permission to demolish the existing manor house and replace it with a grand structure. Serenely sat alongside the River Maun, Ollerton Hall is a landmark building that once upon a day was split into two tenements which saw businesses such as wine & spirit merchants, trading and catering for thirsty passengers in horse drawn carriages travelling along the dusty tracks of the Great North Road.

Any profits from the book are to be donated to Cancer Research in memory of the couple’s son, Kurt, who died of cancer in 2008 aged 30.

Anyone wishing to purchase a copy at £10, can phone Tony on 01909 483784.