Hello everyone,

I’m a long-term resident of Somerset and much of my life is spent writing — in fact, my diary now runs to about 1.8 million words. 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.

For this, 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

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

Many thanks,
Brian