b'The preparation of this book has been interesting, enlightening and a trip back into the past for many of the people who have been involved in the production of it. There are lots of people I would like to thank who have helped pull all this history together. In particular, my P.A. Sally Hoskins, who has been amazing and lead the way; Sheila Clarke for the introduction and Michael Trent for providing a lot of historical information; articles and features from Stephen Clarke, Gordon Patrick, and Peter Hunt; photographs from Julia Leslie, daughter of Frank Gammon and Julias daughter, Nicolette Lemon; and Chapman Consulting for continuing to cajole, push, edit and produce this wonderful memory. I think for those people who are interested, it provides a fascinating insight into a small family run business who have been involved in property for 100 years and still survives to tell the tale today, and long may it continue.'