Dovecote Press
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UnclaimedAn independent publisher founded in 1974, publishing books about rural life and local history, particularly in Dorset.
Last updated September 1, 2026
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Overview
The Dovecote Press was founded in 1974 by David Burnett to publish books about rural life and local history, particularly Dorset. It has published over 300 titles, with authors including Cecil Beaton, David Cecil, John Fowles, James Lees-Milne, John Julius Norwich, Anne Sebba and Hugo Vickers. In 2009 it helped start a new imprint, Little Toller Books, which is now an independent publishing company.
History
The Dovecote Press was founded in 1974 by David Burnett to publish books about rural life and local history, particularly Dorset. Since then it has published over 300 titles. Its authors have included Cecil Beaton, David Cecil, John Fowles, James Lees-Milne, John Julius Norwich, Anne Sebba and Hugo Vickers. In 2009 it helped start a new imprint, Little Toller Books, which is now an independent publishing company.
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