The case for the Branscombe bayonet is an intriguing book that should be much more widely read. My own connection with Branscombe via my family tree is a connection with agricultural labourers and lace makers, so the book's connection with 'higher status' church people than this means that our families are not connected.
That being said, I was fascinated to learn of those in Branscombe who had connections with The Battle Of Trafalgar and with Nelson himself and the Branscombe cliff-plats was something I'd previously known nothing about.
The author, Gregory N Parrett, is the owner of a sword/bayonet that is said in his family to be 'special' and the book takes us on a genealogical trip through Branscombe and elsewhere looking for possible connections between the bayonet and Branscombe.
Stories also branch off from this and one highlighted is the murder of 1883, sadly after my last family member had left to seek their fortune in London.
My feeling is that this book would be enjoyed by those interested in history, those interested in Horatio Nelson, those that enjoy genealogical journeys of the "Who Do You Think You Are" type, and anyone living in or having an association with Branscombe.
I fit into a couple of the above categories and thoroughly enjoyed this captivating read.
