A VILLAGE history book sold 150 copies at its launch –raising £1,800 at West Dean Fete last Saturday.
The rich history of the picturesque village has been documented and the personal memories of many villagers past and present recorded in A Brief History of West Dean.
The first part of the book includes evidence of an Iron Age settlement, a Roman villa, a Norman motte and a monastery, through to the sale of the Norman Court Estate, which included West Dean in 1945/46.
The second part of the book is given over to villagers’ personal memories, many going back a century and earlier and giving a glimpse of village life as seen through the eyes of those who lived and worked there.
The book has been compiled by Sara Gruzelier and Jackie Impey and will also be on sale this Saturday at West Tytherley Fete, which is taking place on the recreation ground from 2.30pm.
Copies can be reserved by contacting Ms Gruzelier on 01794 340303.
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