Stretford : An Illustrated History

History

Masterson, Vicki

Europe

Db Publishing Co Ltd

Norman Newton's beautifully illustrated new history of Inverness focuses on the rapid development and change in the city over the last two hundred years. He vividly recalls the colourful characters and dramatic events that are part of Inverness's rich recent history. Although Inverness is one of the fastest growing cities in the UK, it retains a sense of history, as befits the capital of the Highlands. From the Witch of Tomnahurich to the Battle of Culloden, images of the past pervade the present. The narrative gives a keen insight into the character and makeup of the modern city and the surrounding area, and it provides a particularly strong portrait of the local people. The book is generously illustrated with a combination of old and new photographs, maps and engravings, and the text - though written in an informal, punchy style - is based on years of meticulous research.

Inverness

Norman Newton

Memory Lane Crewe

Yes Sister, No Sister: A Leeds Nurse in the 1950s

Jennifer Craig

Northumberland

Ed Geldard

Edinburgh

McDERMOTT, John

Temple of Dreams

Iain Duff

Kedleston Hall, situated four miles north-west of Derby, stands in 800 acres of landscaped gardens and parkland. An outstanding example of the neo-classical style, the Hall was designed and built in the third quarter of the 18th century as a great showpiece for the Curzon family. The north facade - 107 metres long, is arguably one of the grandest of its kind in Britain. In the early 1960s, Roy Adams arrived at the imposing entrance of Kedleston Hall to take up the position of houseman. His duties included stoking the boilers twice a day and ensuring that fires were laid and lit in all rooms. Roy eventually progressed to the position of butler and went on to work for the Scarsdale family at Kedleston Hall for the next 25 years. "Tiaras and Tantrums: Twenty-five Years in Service at Kedleston Hall" is a response to requests and urgings from family and friends to recount his memories from his time at the Hall. By the time of his retirement, Roy had nursed the sick, changed babies' nappies, placated irate cooks, dealt with amorous intrigues, buried family pets, acted as chauffeur and had been expected to know the answer to everything - even to crossword clues! Sadly, Roy died in Cheltenham in 2008, aged 86, so his wife has shaped his memoir into the pages of "Tiaras and Tantrums: Twenty-five Years in Service at Kedleston Hall". This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes look at society life in Kedleston Hall.

Tiaras and Tantrums: Twenty-five Years in Service at Kedleston Hall

Roy Adams

In his own words Maurice Edwards - Clough and Taylor's Chief Scout and trusted friend for almost 20 years - breaks his silence on the famous partnership that was Brian and Peter, in a book Barbara Clough describes as the best book ever written about Brian. This is an absorbing and revealing personal account, with never before heard tales that are sure to satisfy even the most diehard fans of Clough and Taylor. Unlike other books about the cult of Clough, Peter Taylor's own character and talents get equal billing. When Peter Taylor joined Burton Albion in 1962, it changed Maurice Edwards' life for ever. The two became firm friends. When Peter introduced Maurice to his great friend Brian Clough, shortly after the pair of them had taken up their first managerial appointment at Hartlepools United, an association was formed that was to endure for over 20 years. The achievements of the Clough-Taylor partnership are well known. But the stories that Maurice Edwards has to tell, of life behind the scenes at each of the clubs they worked for, have remained untold until now. As referee, scout and trusted friend, Maurice was privy to many of Taylor and Clough's dealings with clubs, managers and individual players, and is uniquely placed to reveal the details of what made their relationship so special, and so successful. Here are the stories of how the major signings of Clough and Taylor's careers were made, from Trevor Francis, the first GBP 1 million player, to Peter Shilton, a goalkeeper Taylor had admired for years. Then there are the ones that got away, Kevin Keegan and Alan Hansen among them. Peter and Brian worked as a team: Peter the supreme judge of players and team dynamics, Brian the charismatic front man at ease with everyone from tea ladies to directors. This absorbing personal memoir of a life in football sheds new light on the years that Peter and Brian spent working together and is sure to appeal to fans of all clubs.

Brian and Peter a Right Pair: 21 Years with Clough and Taylor

Biographies & Memoirs

Maurice Edwards

Memoirs

Skye Island Beautiful (Beautiful Places)

Pear, Jon

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