THOSE who were hoping to buy their copy of Julia Woolfgar’s book, ‘Crackington Haven A Century of Change’, have recently been disappointed as copies of the books are nowhere to be seen.
However, the author has assured that the books will soon be available and that a special book launch event will be taking place where people can purchase the book and meet her father, who the book is based on.
On Monday, September 5, a book launch is being held by author Julia Woolfgar at Coombe Barton Inn starting at 3pm.
The book is a memoir of her father, Alfred Thomas Tilley’s life and those who attend the book launch will have the chance to meet Alfred and have a chat with him.
Julia told the Post: “I have just taken delivery from the printers. My father will be present at the book launch and would be delighted to see anyone.”
Julia’s book is the memoirs of Alfred Thomas Tilley, her father, who was born during the First World War, not long after the Battle of the Somme.
The new book, which will soon be available to the public, documents his life experiences over the years in a small, remote village called Crackington Haven.
His ancestors once filled the parish and followed the farming tradition, which had remained same for centuries.
His grandfather was a tenant of Crackington Manor Estate and when this was split up in the early 1900s, his father, William, purchased the Manor House. He was ambitious and put his heart and soul into building a business that would support his family and give them a future.
The Second World War changed their family’s situation drastically; Alfred volunteered for the army and was away for over six years, serving in France and Germany.
On his return, he discovered everything had changed and he struggled to establish a business in this small coastal region off the beaten track.
Alfred filled the demand for transport during the time of transition from horses and carts to the early days of automobiles.
After the war, he was delighted to share his love of Cornwall, and encouraged the holiday trade by offering coach tours around the coast.
Many residents of Bude and the surrounding area have already expressed an interest and it is hoped that after the book launch in September the book will be made available to purchase in bookstores for £11.99.
Hoping to put minds at ease that they will soon be able to purchase a copy of ‘Crackington Haven A Century of Change’ Julia said: “I have had the privilege of writing the book on his behalf and he has only just seen it himself! I will be happy to supply the books to anyone after the launch on September 5.”