AS REMEMBRANCE Sunday approaches, Thornbury Library has teamed up with a local history author to mark the centenary of the First World War.

Jacqueline Wadsworth, a former journalist, has recently had her first book, ‘Bristol in the Great War’, published and it’s already proving popular with borrowers.

Jacqueline has donated a copy for the library shelves and will be giving an illustrated talk (on a date to be arranged) about life in and around Bristol during the Great War.

Librarian Rebecca Furness said: “From the first day we put it out on our shelves it’s been in constant use.

“The Centenary has obviously touched a chord with the public and they want to find out what it was like to live through the conflict.”

Joining the library is free and there is no charge for borrowing books. For those who would like to purchase a copy of ‘Bristol in the Great War’, Thornbury Library has copies for sale throughout November, and signed copies can be arranged.

Jacqueline, who lives in Thornbury and is a regular visitor to the library said: “When I used to bring my young daughters to the library many years ago, I never thought that one day my own book would be on the shelves.

“I’m absolutely delighted to link up, and if I can help to promote writing as well as reading, so much the better.”

The town has been instrumental in helping Jacqueline’s research for the book, with members of Thornbury U3A’s family history and Great War groups contributing stories and photographs from their own collections.

‘Bristol in the Great War’ is illustrated with more than 100 pictures and costs £12.99.