OWPG: Media News Bulletin Autumn 2018 | Page 26

Image Chris and Roly at the Chatsworth Country Fair Roly Smith Sign here! G uild vice-president Roly Smith completed a marathon signing of 200 copies of his new book, Wonders of the Peak: Then and Now with his photographer partner in the project, Chris Gilbert, at the enormously-popular Chatsworth Country Fair in September. And the book has found its way onto the prestigious ‘Duke’s Table’ in the Chatsworth shop, where his favourite items are displayed. The 12th Duke also provided the foreword to the book, describing it as making “the ideal basis for a holiday in this beautiful part of the world.” Meanwhile, Roly has finished the editing of A Village Life: Hartington 1933-55, a new book by the Hartington History Group, for his former colleague and ranger Richard Gregory. The book is now in design and should be out before Christmas. Contact Roly... telephone 01629 812034 email [email protected]