Farnborough - 100 years under the flight path

Local historian Jo Gosney has written a new photographic book reflecting the lives of the local inhabitants of Farnborough and Cove who have lived with flying for more than a century.

The book, called Farnborough, A Pictorial History: One Hundred Years under the Flight Path, contains many pictures of scenes that have long since disappeared, while others will evoke more recent memories of the second half of the 20th century.

With dramatic changes currently taking place on the old factory site, and the planned redevelopment of Queensmead, now is a good time to remind ourselves of Farnborough's past.

Jo has been writing books since 1995. By also giving talks and guided walks by arrangement she hopes to encourage more people to take an interest in local history.

The new book is due to be published in October when it will be on sale at local bookshops for £14.99, or from the publishers Phillimore & Co from their website:www.phillimore.co.uk . You can also arrange to buy a copy directly from Jo by calling her on (01252) 542436 or email jo.gosney@btconnect.com