Martin Brisland (KES 64-71) still lives locally and recently donated 4 signed copies of his local history and fact books to the school library. From his work as a tour guide with See Southampton (whose aim is to promote the city, its communities, culture and heritage) Martin has picked up a whole host of weird, wonderful and interesting facts and anecdotes, which he shares in his books. Secret New Forest, Secret Southampton, the A-Z of Southampton and Celebrating Southampton are all published by Amberley and provide a fascinating insight into the lesser-known facts about our local area. Martin is also currently working on two new titles to include the nearby town of Romsey.