Biography/Memoirs

Two Little Boys – A Childhood Memoir of Friends, Family, & Love during World War II – Frederick W. Holroyd

April 3, 2013

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Author: Frederick W Holroyd

Release Date: 25th April 2013

Format: 181x1116mm Paperback

ISBN: 978-1-908098- 81-8

Two Little Boys is a heartfelt autobiographical account of Frederick and Christopher, two friends, caught up in the turmoil of WW2. Five-year-old Christopher was evacuated from the Channel Islands, along with his mother and siblings, and through a fraught few days, was transported to Burnley, Lancashire, where he met a kindred spirit, four-year-old Frederick, the pair becoming fast friends almost instantly.

Interspersed with tense accounts of the invasion, and subsequent liberation of the Channel Islands, we have the innocent and mischievous antics of Frederick, Christopher, and their ‘Black Hand Gang’. Follow their antics as they develop various ill-considered, and sometimes illegal businesses, and the subsequent, sometimes humorously skewed results. Frederick W Holroyd writes innocently and with feeling, about his close friendship with Christopher, and his own family, during and after WW2. In Conclusions, he also tells us of his subsequent search for his friend in recent times, and most poignantly, he gives an account of his Father, who may or may not have survived his service in the RAF during the war.

A childhood Memoir of friends, family, and love during WW2.

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Up The Country – Peter Jackson

January 10, 2013

in Biography/Memoirs, Book Releases, Climbing and Walking, Lifestyle and Leisure, Publications

Author: Peter Jackson

Release Date: 14th December 2012

Format: 216 x 140mm Paperback

ISBN: 978-1-908098- 83-2

Facing redundancy and an uncertain future, Peter Jackson did what many other people have done in similar situations – he ran away.

Well, nearly. He walked from Land’s End to John o’Groats and decided to take in the three summits of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis while he was at it. This book is a personal account of his 1300-mile journey up the country from the tip of Cornwall to the far north of Scotland. Follow his progress along cliff top and riverside, over moor and mountain and through forest and town as he moves from one surprise to the next. The main lesson Peter learned from his walk is that if you have your heart set on something, you should go for it!

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Another Close Shave – William Newby

September 30, 2012

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Author: William Newby
Release Date: 30th September 2012
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 978-1-908098-68-9

This personal collection of memories covers the period from William’s early life in the late 1920′s early 30′s, working on farms with horses and dogs in the North Yorkshire Dales, and through to his moves to North Lancashire and to Cumbria. The book captures the life and often harsh environment of farming during the 1930′s – 40′s and focuses on the events which revolved around the special relationship he had working with horses and sheepdogs. A unique insight to a time where changes in farming were moving from horse driven to machine driven and of the local characters of that time. It’s a very personal collection, however for anyone interested in farming, horses, dogs and local history, its a real gem.

Now available as a Kindle eBook and coming soon this title will be available in Large Print from Magna Print

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A Good Innings – Ken Medlock OBE

September 30, 2012

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Author: Ken Medlock
Release Date: 30th September 2012
Format: Hardback with plated sections of photographs
ISBN: 978-1-908098-61-0

‘This is the story of a remarkable man. It’s also an informal, valuable and utterly compelling social history of the past century.’

Gillian Reynolds, MBE, Daily Telegraph Radio Critic.

George Kenneth Medlock was born in 1914 and brought up in the working class valleys of The Peak District, Derbyshire during the era of the printing and textile trades. At 14 he decided, against his parents and teachers expectations, to become an Engineer. But it was his parent’s values and working ethos, that were to play a large part in shaping Ken’s own values and approach to his life and work. This has led to his many subsequent achievements, which were rewarded in 1989 with an OBE. However, Ken’s enthusiasm and energy remains undiminished and to this day he is still active and continues to contribute to the life of the community.

Within the pages of this book Ken recalls his life and provides us with a rare and candid insight into his working and personal life, which has spanned nearly a century. With his involvement and influence in organisations such as The Cooperative Movement, Radio City, INWARD and the Voluntary Housing Associations, as well as his charity work, Ken shares with us the challenges and the people he has met along the way. Outside of his work we see the love and respect for his family and of course, as indicated in the title of this book, his undying passion for his beloved cricket.

In Ken’s own words this is not so much an autobiography but ‘… a chronicle based upon opportunity.’

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Beyond & Under Victoria’s Sway – New Release

June 1, 2012

in Biography/Memoirs, Book Releases, Featured Articles and Posts, Publications

Author: Joyce Stevens-Smith
Release Date: 28th April 2012 (In Stock)
Format: Hardback with black and white photographs and illustrations throughout
ISBN: 978-1-908098-01-6

It all began with a photograph in a waste paper basket in the general office of the Matilda Hospital, Hong Kong in the late 1970′s. Printed on the back was ‘Matilda L Sharp, HK, Xmas 1875′. It was to become a quest and labour of love that was to occupy the author’s life for many years to come.

The result is an invaluable insight into the lives of this incredible Victorian family, as told in part through original letters and journals. It reads like an adventure novel, with toils, challenges, travels and the life of Matilda in Hong Kong from 1858 until her death in 1893.

This is Joyce’s second book and an incredible read about an era in which the British Empire was fast expanding its boundaries across the globe, and the book provides some first hand experiences of a few who were influential figures of the time.

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Thinking Caps – Maggi Toner-Edgar – New Release

January 20, 2012

Author: Maggi Toner- Edgar Release Date: 28th February 2012 Format: Paperback (Colour photographs) ISBN: 978-1-908098-3-82 After running her own design company in the eighties, Maggi spent over 20 years writing, leading, validating and lecturing in Higher Education on Degree and MA courses. Her role in fashion ‘Haute Couture’ and design ‘Textile Craft’ courses and Applied [...]

A Canvas Of Rock by Mark Radtke

November 20, 2011

Author: Mark Radtke Availability: In stock Format: Hardback (Colour photographs – plates) ISBN: 978-1-908098-00-9 A Canvas of Rock transports the reader through two of the most influential periods in modern British rock-climbing as seen through the eyes one of the UK’s well-respected rock climbers – Mark Radtke. This collection of personal experiences and friendships [...]

Maritime Mail

August 8, 2011

Author: June Tower Release Date: Originally 2009 / release through 2QT 30th May 2011 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-908098-25-2 When June Kellet was only 15 she fell in love with a young naval officer and over the next four years they were to live their lives through letters and brief stays, when John had leave ashore. [...]

Holme School, 1911 – 2011 – A Centenary History

July 4, 2011

Author: Geoff Pegg Release Date: 30th June 2011 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-908098-26-9 The struggle to provide a school education for a Cumbrian village heavily dependent on the fortunes of its matting mill and the farming community, was at times a difficult one. Headteachers had to combat epidemics which closed the school for weeks, the apathy [...]

The Silent Mentor

July 4, 2011

Author: Sylvia Mayall Release Date: 9th July 2011 Format: Paperback ISBN: 978-1-908098-18-4 “Please believe me,” he started, “I know you must have many questions and I’m not being reticent, I genuinely cannot help you. The answers, I am afraid, you will have to find for yourself, but maybe this will help.” He drew a small [...]

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