The Historians publishing a book in April 2006

A book on the history of Gerrards Cross is being prepared by Julian Hunt and David Thorpe, two members of the GX2006 Project team, assisting local residents with the project.

Julian was formerly Heritage Manager, Buckinghamshire County Council and David, Hon. Senior Research Fellow University College, London.

The book traces the history of Gerrards Cross from earliest times to the building of the church (St James) and its emergence as a Victorian resort. The book will include over 150 photographs and architects' drawings of houses and shops built in Gerrards Cross after the opening of the railway in 1906. There will be profiles of the leading architects, builders and estate agents who shaped the new town and an analysis of the occupations and backgrounds of some of the newcomers who bought and rented the first houses.

The book will be published by Phillimore & Co, the leading local history publishers, in April to coincide with the Exhibition and book signings by the authors will be arranged.