Tag Archives: Biography
More Books than Bookings for Mike Pannett
He may have been a great copper for 20 years until he took up writing, about the police, about his life and crimes in the Yorkshire Countryside. However his books are coming to book shops thick and fast and he … Continue reading
Yorkshire Ripper 35 Years On
It was 1980 when the Jacqueline Hill the last ripper victim’s murder took place. Peter Sutcliffe from Bingley, aka The Yorkshire Ripper, must stay under guard because his crimes, which included 13 killings and seven attempted murders, were ‘at the … Continue reading
Facts about James Herriot Yorkshire Author & Vet
Christopher Timothy was one of three actors to play Alf Wight the real James Herriot. This picture was taken in the garden of Alf’s Thirsk house and surgery that is now a gem of a museum and testament to Veterinary … Continue reading
Geoff Boycott in Black or White
It was always Black or White for Geoffrey Boycott. Whether batting or commentating, his uncompromising attitude was one of his greatest attributes and it is relevant that his autobiography is cased in a Black and White photograph. Boycott Quotes ‘He’s … Continue reading
Pat Kirkwood is Angry
The new show, called fittingly, ‘Pat Kirkwood is Angry’ will display more talent than invective if Leeds University graduate Jessica Walker has anything to say about it. Continue reading
Ripper Sutcliffe’s Victims
This book examines the detail behind each of 13 murders by the Yorkshire Ripper and the resulting police investigations. There is less said about the seven attempted murders but it does highlight the possibility of several other unsolved cases including … Continue reading
Barnsley Born and Bred
Strong in t’arm and stronger in t’ead from Barnsley Continue reading
Audio Books for a Dales Father’s Day
Is your Dad struggling to see well enough to read small or LCD print? If so, then rather than a traditional book or kindle, you may want to consider an audio book for father’s day. If your Dad is too … Continue reading