Coombe Abbey Publication

Does anyone have a copy (physical or digital) of The Story of Coombe Abbey by David L Motkin. In his book Coombe Abbey - A History through Ten Centuries, Derek Winterbottom quotes Motkin's book and indicates that it is downloadable from Coventry Walks web site. This web site domain is now redundant and I am trying to track down a copy of Motkins book. without much success.

Hi Nigel, welcome to the forum It's a pity the Coventry Walks site has gone. Maybe someone knows where it can be sourced.

The Internet Archive has copies of the site going back years here.

Well remembered mcsporran! The direct link to the Coombe Abbey book - Contents page.

Peter Page, who owned the Coventry Walks web site, is very sadly no longer with us. Peter had stayed at Coombe as a GEC graduate apprentice around 1960 along with David Motkin who researched and wrote the original book. I have a pdf copy of Peter's updated version that appeared on Coventry Walks, PM me if you would like a copy.

Langtonian, thank you for your kind offer. I have messaged you to forward a copy. Very much appreciated. Nigel Clews

Helen, thanks for your welcome and offer of help. Langtonian has a pdf copy of the book that I am hoping he can forward to me. Kind regards Nigel Clews

McSporran - thanks for your advice and help. Langtonian has a PDF copy of the book, that I am hopeful he can forward to me. Kind regards Nigel Clews

The name Peter Page rings a bell for me. I think my dad, Arthur Walker, became friends with him while foreman of the GEC Heavy Press Shop in Copsewood, or maybe it was after he retired. I would have been old enough by then to join them for a beer or two from time to time. I can picture his face.