This compendium of accounts by expert authors links themes of civic history, the Defence of the Realm estate, and modern imperatives for urban renewal in the perspective of the need to protect a unique heritage for future generations. An attractive and illustrated souvenir and quick reference guide for municipal officers, residents, and visitors drawn to the unique tourist attractions of Gosport, it also serves as a companion guide and backdrop to the now successful, nationwide annual Heritage Open Days festival in September which The Gosport Society helped to found more than 25 years ago. AUTHOR: Louis Murray is the chairman of The Gosport Society, the civic and local history society for Gosport. Author of its 6 x current commercial publications. He is a university lecturer in geography, education and population demographics. He has a long involvement with community agencies and voluntary societies in the heritage, conservation and local history sector. He is the author of historical walking guides and The Gosport Society's six publications. 60 colour illustrations
