Eyam Plague 1665-1666 by John Clifford

If you are studying about Eyam Plague or have a general interest in the subject this is the ideal book to read.  It will set the scene and become a lasting souvenir of your visit to Eyam. 

Written by John Clifford - local author and co founder of Eyam Museum - the text forms the basis of many of the museum’s graphic displays. 

John devoted many years to researching Eyam’s history and provides us with the most accurate telling of the story to date. Based on examination of original material, he explores the arrival, spread and decline of the Eyam Plague. He draws on personal stories which survive from the time and describes the actions taken by the people of Eyam to limit the spread of the disease.

If you are looking for plague facts for ‘little ones’ then look for Bugs and Buboes book, also written by John Clifford.