How to buy a copy of
Compton Village Past & Present
Compton Village Association has underwritten printing costs and is managing this project.
A limited number have been printed and over half were sold at the book launch so
BE QUICK to reserve YOURS!
This book was compiled to share the numerous photographs, memorabilia, and other ephemera collected by residents, past and present. Pictures of places, people, and events taken during the time the writer lived in Compton contrast with those taken during the 19th and 20th centuries. Whether a resident, past resident, visitor, or history enthusiast, this book aims to inform as well as entertain.
The aim of this project has been to provide residents and those with an interest in Compton Village with a high-quality, 180 page book that captures village life over the last 100 years or so. The book is A4, hardback with a satin-finish dust cover. The pages have a 135 gsm satin finish, and they include many sepia and full-colour privately owned and licensed images.
This is a not-for-profit project, and the writer and all those involved in the creation of this book have done so voluntarily.
Book Launch 11th October
The Compton Village Association hosted the launch and HUGE thanks to everyone who came. It was brilliant and the feedback has been nothing short of amazing. More than half the print run was sold at this event!
If you live in or near Compton
If you live locally and wish to buy a book, you can, (subject to availability) reserve a copy by emailing David Hunt (david.hunt0808@gmail.com ) or Jane Turner (janewturner@mac.com)
who will make arrangements with you for collection or delivery.
Payment of £25 or £20 for residents, (please provide your address as evidence of local residency) can be paid in cash on receipt, or online to the
Compton Village Association; sort code 30-93-49, Account No. 00115047 using the reference Your surname -BOOK
If you don't live locally
Contact the Compton Village Association via, David Hunt (david.hunt0808@gmail.com ) or Jane Turner (janewturner@mac.com) who will gladly advise you about postage costs and send you a copy for £25 plus postage.
Subject to availability, the book will be available to purchase after the launch from Watts Gallery Shop (in person or online) for £25 (plus postage if buying online). https://shop.wattsgallery.org.uk/products/cpp001
If you are visiting Watts Gallery, you can collect a copy from the shop.