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Landscapes of the Past - The Hidden Heritage of Bradley Stoke

When a new town is built, the rural world that it replaces can easily be forgotten. But clues - in the local woods, wildflowers, ponds, birds and buildings - still exist for the keen-eyed inhabitant. These reveal a heritage that can still enrich our lives today.

Landscapes of the Past is a celebration of the past contained within the present and the natural world as it co-exists with the urban. It will be of interest not only to Bradley Stoke residents but anyone with a concern for our ever-changing countryside.

The book's author, Sharon Ubank, grew up in Fishponds, Bristol. She spent her childhood exploring the local fields and woods, climbing trees and consequently burdening her mother with far too much washing and mending.

After marrying in 1983, she moved just a few miles away to the parish of Stoke Gifford. She became concerned about the local environment and ran various conservation projects. Sharon has two children and works part-time in a playgroup and a college.

Landscapes of the Past is available from the Bradley Stoke Town Council offices and is priced at £3.50. Please contact the office on 01454 868080 to order a copy.