The book and all of the photographs are by Johnnie Quarrel himself and are dedicated to the people living in Great Wakering past, present and future.

Although there is no formal Forward or Introduction, Johnnie dives straight in on page 1 with an introduction to William Trevor Wiggins who was born on 12th November 1895 in New Road, Great Wakering. He was apparently the oldest man in the village as of 1996 having just celebrated his 100th birthday.

Johnnie continues through the book with further introductions of many well known local people many of whom he has interviewed personally.