If you enjoy reading about Isle of Wight history, then this new book about the history of Brook should interest you.
It’s titled, Brook a village history with Mottistone, Hulverstone and Chessell, Isle of Wight.
The 200 page, A4 book has over 400 photographs from the albums and attics of local people, together with their memories.
It tells the story of what it was like to live and work in this beautiful, yet geographically isolated coastal community in the 19th and 20th centuries.
Profits made will go towards further work in the Brook village history project and the Seely Hall.
A reader said, “This is a book packed full of fascinating information, photographs and anecdotes, obviously contributed to and written by those with a great affection for the area. Beautifully designed and presented, this is an absolute MUST for anyone connected to, or interested in, the West Wight; I can’t recommend it highly enough!”
The book, priced at £14.95 is on sale now in Waterstones, The County Press Shop and Brighstone shops.
