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Caldey Island

12 July 2010

Caldey Island Author: Christopher Howells Photographer: Ross Grieve Publication: July 2010 Paperback, 192 pages Price: £14.99 The Cistercian monks of Caldey continue a tradition which began in the sixth century. Author Chris Howells and photographer Ross Grieve gained exclusive access to capture the daily lives of the monks and their celebrations. This documentary book explores all aspects of life on Caldey Island – its abbey, people and wildlife. The Island is visited by over 60,000 people each summer and is part of the Pembrokeshire National Park, the UK’s only national coast park.

The book features over 100 archive images and photographs of Caldey’s religious celebrations, tourism and history, and the everyday lives of its islanders.