A new book exploring facts about Enfield’s history as well as its connection to numerous famous people has been punished by the Enfield Society.

The illustrated book, which is aimed at young people in the borough, is entitled The Enfield Book 2017 – A Young Explorer’s Guide.

Its main purpose is to encourage young people in the area to take an interest in its history and the environment. There are, for example, several chapters on the history of the borough, a chapter which specifically tracks the development of transport by road, rail and river and another which explains the origins of the New River.

On the environment, the book includes advice on tree spotting and coverage of the extensive access Enfield enjoys to the countryside, parks and open spaces. It also lists places of interest to visit, explains what the conservation areas and listed buildings are it provides pictures for readers to colour.

This society was founded in 1936 as the Enfield Preservation Society (EPS), and renamed The Enfield Society (TES) in 2007. It has about 2000 members and is one of the most active amenity societies in the country. The Enfield Society has a record of vigorous action in defence of the local environment by practical conservation and campaigning.

The object of the Society is the conservation and enhancement of the civic and natural environments of the London Borough of Enfield and its immediate surrounding area for the public benefit.

The book is on sale from Waterstone’s in Enfield.