Author Archives: John Daffurn

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 →

A few years ago, whilst living in a Grade II listed terrace house in Stamford, I wondered who had lived in the house before me. The terrace of ten houses was built in 1841 by Richard Newcomb, the proprietor of … Continue reading →

I haven’t posted for some time. Moving house and shielding from Coronavirus has slowed the pace of life and severely curtailed travel in 2020. However, one benefit of lock down is the additional time which has allowed me to pick … Continue reading →