A former county councillor has published a book on the Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament (CND).

Martin Shaw, who represented Seaton as an independent councillor, has used his personal experience and research to write about the protest movement.

The CND, known for its "Ban the Bomb" slogan, organised large demonstrations in the 1960s and 1980s.

While writing the book, Mr Shaw was also leading a protest against the proposed demolition of part of Seaton Hospital.

He said: "When our protest last November included the brilliant idea of ringing all the church bells, I thought of all the imaginative and daring ways that anti-nuclear campaigners used to highlight their issues.

"And when one of the bellringers joked that we should be making Molotov cocktails, I thought, no – but a peaceful obstruction of the bulldozers might be in order."

Mr Shaw, who is a professor of international relations, is concerned that nuclear issues are becoming a problem again due to growing conflicts in Europe and the Middle East.

There will be a book launch at the Old Picture House, Harbour Road, Seaton, on Wednesday, November 20, at 5pm.

Mr Shaw will be in conversation with author Paul Arnott, who will ask him about his reasons for writing the book and its lessons amidst the growing world gloom.

The Campaign for Nuclear Disarmament is published by Agenda Publishing for £19.99 but will be available at the launch for £15.