Author Archives: John Daffurn

I have been invited to hold my book launch for Stamford Assets in a building once owned by the Newcomb family….just one of the c120 properties they owned. Details to follow shortly.

My new book will be published on 8 February 2025 however it is possible to pre-order your copy for delivery in the week prior to publication. This option is available until 31 January and the order page can be accessed … Continue reading →

During the summer I rediscovered an old copy of the sale particulars of a major auction held in 1919. The purpose of the sale was to dispose of almost all of the property estate of the Newcomb family including properties … Continue reading →

John Daffurn’s latest book is due to be published on 4 November 2022 Between 1839 and 1842, a wealthy newspaper proprietor in Stamford, England, commissioned a group of fine Victorian buildings by an architect who until recently, had remained unknown. … Continue reading →

Covid played havoc with my love of travel but it provided additional windows for desk research. I was able to publish Stamford Tenants towards the end of 2020 and make a start on a biography of the architect of Rock … Continue reading →

Pre-orders for delivery by 23 October are now closed but it is possible to order for delivery after publication date HERE. Articles about the book will appear in Active magazine at the end of October and the Stamford Mercury on … Continue reading →

If you are interested in more information about Stamford Tenants please register HERE The book will look like this when it is launched towards the end of October …  

If you are interested in additional information about Stamford Tenants please register HERE The manuscript is being typeset as we speak and estimates are in from the printers. My mind has turned to marketing the book and myself…the bit I hate. … Continue reading →