Hello everyone,

I’m a long-term resident of Somerset and much of my life is spent writing. My regular diary now runs to about 1.8 million words and can be viewed on the internet.

A lot of what I write is about events and life in Somerset, and recently I’ve become especially intrigued by the area around Priddy, Westbury and Easton.

What began as an in-depth blog has grown into something larger: a local history book, a bit like a modern-day version of the Domesday Book, but focused on people’s lives rather than land or property.

This is the first time such a volume has been attempted so I hope it will achieve some response..

I’d love to hear from anyone living in the above districts.

I want to record:

• The quality of life here

• People’s experiences and stories

• Their hopes for the future

• Anything else that captures what it means to live in these villages today

If this sounds like something you’d like to be part of, I’d be delighted to hear from you. You can drop me a line at Brian@pobox.com or call me 07809 245311

Your stories will help create a lasting record of our community — something that future generations can look back on with pride.

Many thanks,
Brian

How It Works

• Conversations will take place by mutual agreement.
• Contributors will be identified by first name and village only (e.g., “Kate from Easton”), unless anonymity is preferred.
• Where possible, I’d like to include small illustrations—perhaps a portrait, object, or symbol that reflects each story.
• Sensitive or personal matters will be handled with discretion, and anonymity will always be respected if requested.
• While passing references to politics may arise, this is not intended as a platform for political commentary.

Each contribution will be drafted and returned to the interviewee for approval. Revisions are welcome, and if anyone wishes to withdraw their story, it will not be published