CITY author Christine Trigger, a former chairman of the Exeter Postcard Society, has just completed her sixth book in the Postcards from Exeter series.

This is The Exeter Alphabet, which, as the title suggests, covers Exeter from A to Z.

Sometimes two postcards have been chosen to fill the 40 pages, as is the case with the letter H — which covers Hooker and Higher Barracks.

The Hooker card is postmarked 9pm, October 25, 1907 and the sender's message gives an eyewitness account.

"This was the ceremony I was at this morning. The unveiling took place at 12.30pm and I had this card before 4pm.

"Only ticket holders were admitted on the green so I had to content myself in embracing the railings. Still, a splendid view. The yard is quite improved by the statue"

Mrs Trigger said the letters that became the most difficult to find an appropriate postcard were for J, X, Y and Z.

She said: "For these I have taken certain liberties." For instance for Z Mrs Trigger chose the Zulu War and a wonderful picture of the statue of General Sir Redvers Buller being moved into place.

He was awarded a Victoria Cross for his valour during the Zulu Wars of 1878. Sculpted by Adrian Jones, his fine equestrian statue stands tall in New North Road.

The bronze weighs four and a half tons and is 13 feet high.

To reach its destination the statue was taken by sea to Tilbury and then transported by rail from Paddington Station to Exeter.

General Buller was present at the statue's unveiling in September 6, 1905. His daughter, Dame Georgiana Buller founded St Loye's College and Princess Elizabeth Orthopaedic Hospital.

The Exeter Alphabet is published by Precious Moments Exeter and is available from the publisher on 01392 276077 or Joel Segal Bookshop, Topsham.

The price is £7.99 from Topsham or £8.99, including £1 post and packaging, direct from the publisher.