The History of Bruche Hall,

by William Beamont

Besides dealing with the hall and its owners down the centuries, Beamont's book contains many references to other localities in the Warrington district.  A new edition with extra footnotes and original material.  Published 1997.  ISBN 1 901208 23 0.  No longer available.

The History of the House of Orford,

by William Beamont

First published in 1886 in Hale and Orford, here Beamont treats in his usual meticulous way the families of Orford Hall and the history of Orford, with many references to the history of the Warrington area in general.  The editor's copy was previously owned by JP Rylands, who went on to write a history of Hale.  An entirely new edition with new introduction, footnotes, illustrations and index.  Published 1997.  ISBN 1 901208 22 2.  No longer available.