* Anthony Begley, curator of County Donegal Historical Society Museum, has completed a beautiful new book on William Allingham's birth town entitled "Ballyshannon and Surrounding Areas. History Heritage and Folklore." The book starts with the arrival of the first settlers at Inis Saimer and tells the story of Ballyshannon's history to the recent excavations at Ballyhanna. A new Allingham Trail with map is featured in the book to commemorate the famous Donegal poet. There is also a chapter in the book about Helen and William and many references to the family throughout the book. The book has 500 pages with over 125 images, including rare photographs, maps, sketches etc. and plenty of colour on good quality paper. The front cover is a beautiful painting of the waterfall and bridge by Maud Allingham, the poet's cousin. The price for Mr. Begley's fine book is Euro 25 for paperback, Euro 45 for hardback, and postage is Euro 8 anywhere in Ireland. In mainland Britain the cost is GBP 23 for paperback, GBP 41 for hardback, and GBP 8 for postage. Interested parties should contact Anthony Begley directly by clicking here.

* Beware of paintings being offered on eBay as original Allingham watercolours - MOST ARE NOT. If you are seriously considering bidding on a painting represented on eBay as a genuine Helen Allingham, feel free to write us for an opinion. For more information, see our FAQ page.

* One of our friends is seeking a watercolour by Helen titled "Under Hindhead, Surrey". If anyone should know of its whereabouts, please drop us an email and let us know.

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Recent Sales

Bonhams:   For recent sale details of Helen Allingham watercolours, see this list from Bonhams Auction House in London   "Bonhams Allingham Sales",