New Book of Porchfield

Posted by Anonymous on Sunday, 30th April 2006, 08:18

THE BOOK OF PORCHFIELD AND LOCKS GREEN

Following the enormous success of his book about Newtown (The Book of Newtown, published in 2004 by Halsgrove) Keir Foss has prepared a companion volume about another of Wight’s rural communities.

The Book of Porchfield and Locks Green will be published in November 2006. The author traces the changing fortunes of this robust community from the era of the Lord of the Manor and the Big House, into a long period of religious zeal and Nonconformist self-reliance, and on to an age of owner-occupation and enterprise.

The book’s evocative style portrays the lifestyles and personalities that made the village what it is today and reflects the passions and traditions of country folk. With over 250 historic photographs and nearly 300 family names mentioned, this handsome 160 page hardback book in A4 format will hold great appeal for many Islanders.

By ordering your copy before 27 September you can choose to have a subscriber entry such as your name, or that of a friend or relation, printed in the book. You may even win a free copy!

To order your book, £19.99 post and packing £2.95 in the U.K., telephone the publishers, Halsgrove, on 01884 243242, or email sales@halsgrove.com, or visit their website www.halsgrove.com, or pick up a promotional leaflet from one of your local shops or sub-post offices.