Wendy Stuart, 74 from Queens Road, tells the story of Isaac Simpson, a famous Chorley clock-maker, who took a trip to the Lake District almost 200 years ago.

She followed the exact same route that her ancestor took in a horse and trap in 1831, and recounts tales of his adventure in the book entitled 'Lakeland in the 1830s'.

Wendy has already enjoyed success in Kendal, and hopes a book signing this weekend will bring Isaac's story to his home town.

She said: "It's taken me a very long time but it's finally come to fruition.

"Isaac started off as a businessman on Market Street, and then moved to Preston where he decided he would take the trip with a close friend.

"It really is a fascinating story and very funny.

"Taking a trip to the Lake District was unheard of in those days."

Wendy, who is an avid painter and taught at Worden High School in Leyland, illustrated the book herself with paintings and sketches taken from the idyllic scenery.

She said: "Everyone knows me as an art teacher, not a writer, so I'm really excited for people to read the book."

Wendy will be signing her book at Birkacre Garden Centre, Birkacre Road, on Saturday and Sunday from 10am until 3pm.

Books cost £14.