by Russ | Feb 22, 2017 | History, Non-Fiction, Published Books
by Stan Henderson & Ken Royall The 1880s were a decade of change for Barrow works with some of the main players departing the scene. The arrival of the basic method of steelmaking, developed by ‘amateur’ metallurgist Sidney Gilchrist Thomas, took away the...
by Russ | Aug 5, 2016 | History, Lake District, Published Books
From an idea by Mr P. Stewart A delightful compilation of verses, stories, sketches & watercolours offering a rare insight into life in the rural community of Hartbarrow & Cartmel Fell in the 1930s. Preserved in its original format and at actual size with...
by Russ | Aug 5, 2016 | History, Lake District, Non-Fiction, Published Books
by John Nixon Covering the airfields’ wartime service from 1941 and brief reoccupation of the station in 1953 to its eventual conversion into HMP Haverigg. Extensively illustrated with over 260 photographs and including over 50 first-hand accounts of life at RAF...
by Russ | Jun 21, 2016 | Fiction, History, Novel, Published Books, Yorkshire
by Anthea Jackson Miles Hardisty, riding homeward from his errand at the Big House, suddenly drew rein. What a strangely-twisted dead tree that was, outlined against the fading orange horizon. He turned the horse for a better look. Yes – it was no tree but a tall...
by Russ | Mar 27, 2016 | History, Lake District, Published Books
by Helen Shacklady This new publication by Helen Shacklady charts the development of Ulverston not in isolation but through the prism of British History. We see how the character and identity of the town has emerged from the effect of its geography and the influence...
by Russ | May 4, 2015 | History, Lake District
We are well on our way with producing an excellent and informative book on the history of the market town of Ulverston in Cumbria. The project is for HANDSTAND PRESS who we have worked on many projects with. The local author, Helen Shacklady, has written the book...
