A unique insight into some of Hamilton’s most historically significant buildings has been revealed by a new book.

The Hamilton Town and City edition of Bermuda’s Architectural Heritage is the seventh in a series of National Trust books detailing the Island’s oldest buildings.

The hardback was written by former Royal Gazette editor, David White, before he passed away earlier this year and hit the shelves in Bermuda this week.

It traces the history of some of Hamilton’s most well known structures and includes rare images dating back hundreds of years.

The series of books has been a huge operation involving scores of volunteers, researchers and writers over 25 years.

The project has also involved comparing modern day Bermuda to the old Savage map of the Island that dates back to 1898.

The books have been produced by the Bermuda National Trust, while Margie Lloyd spreadheaded the extensive exercise.

Ms Lloyd said: “This all began back in the 1980s when an expert from overseas came to Bermuda and said we should do a survey of all our old buildings.

“More than 100 people were involved in the initial survey over 10 years.

“So far we have completed six editions of the book, this Hamilton one is the seventh.

“Initially we planned to do a book per parish but found that Hamilton was worthy of its own edition.

“We still have three to do; Warwick, Southampton and Pembroke.”

She added: “David White has been involved in this series for a long time and his work has been invaluable.

“This latest book is dedicated to him.”