A NEW book of by local photographer George Wright entitled Bridport Hats, will be launched next Tuesday at the Beach and Barnicott.
Mr Wright, who has photographed both Bridport Hat Festivals, came up with the idea after looking back through his Bridport archive.
“I found that hats had made all sorts of appearances from the carnival to the Remembrance Day parade, more than enough in fact to fill a book,” he said.
“My intention has been to produce a light-hearted yet affectionate publication to celebrate the colourful nature of Bridport’s hat wearers.”
Local hatter and organiser of the Bridport Hat Festival Roger Snook writes in the foreward to this book
“George’s photographs perfectly capture the simple pleasure that wearing a hat can bring to both young and old, as well as reflecting the sheer diversity and character of the people of Bridport”.
The launch night of Bridport Hats is next Tuesday (November 29th) from 6pm to 8pm at The Beach & Barnicott in South Street. There will be a book signing and a special offer price of £15 per book on the night.
The book will later be available in bookshops, or directly from publishers Richmond House Editions, at a price of £17.95.
