A book by Grayshott village resident Phil Bates exploring pottery and village life across Compton, Kingwood, and Grayshott. This informative narrative weaves together the history of three potteries with personal accounts of community cohesion and the author's six decades of involvement in pottery work and trusteeship. Featuring a foreword by the Rt Hon. Sir Jeremy Hunt, who shares insights about his grandfather's connection to the potteries mentioned. Phil's carefully researched account balances historical accuracy with his own journey, marking a significant milestone as Grayshott Pottery approaches seventy years of establishment in 2026.