Our fleeting summer is over. There is the last of the rock pooling to be done while we still have some warmth before the storm season begins with ‘Agnes’ about to barrel in from the ocean.

At low tide, while it is still calm, there is much life in amongst the rocks. You can see why this was a wreckers’ beach in days gone by. Those jagged rocks are lethal when covered at high tide as they wait to hull any boat that comes in too close.

Back in the garden, there is a last hurrah with a blast of pink to echo the ‘Barbie’ vibe we have had over the summer.

The lovely residents of Austin Heath near Warwick hosted an evening’s discussion about the dispute and the role of the press; the plotters and their motives; and the plight of educated women in the late 19^th century as they sought to better themselves.

In addition to the individual purchases, I received a generous contribution to the charity we are supporting with the book’s sales. Thankyou Austin Heath residents for your kind generosity.

You can book your meeting, including local history clubs, on our website: patoakleypublishing.london

Come back next time for more news of autumn’s arrival and the new book which is now in preparation.