Essential reading and a valuable resource for research, for anyone whose ancestors worked in the coal mining industry or researching the history of South Yorkshire.
Village Publications (Bradway Bugle)

Wright is an engaging and down-to-earth writer. It struck me that her early admission that she had come to Brontë fandom slightly later in the game was perhaps one of the reasons why Wright was able to offer such a refreshing perspective. The Mother of the Brontës does not get dragged into the controversies which have so dogged the fandom down the centuries. Where she encounters them, she offers her own theory and moves on. But more than anything, Wright's book left me feeling such sadness for the family that they lost this woman so young. You get the feeling that everything could have been different. With Maria's annuity, the family's finances could have been easier. While Aunt Branwell was a dutiful substitute, she had hoped so much to be able to return to Cornwall. Perhaps the girls would not have been sent to Cowan Bridge to lighten her load. More pertinently, it seems that Maria had had a track record of smoothing any feathers which her husband might ruffle. Patrick might have been.. Read more
NetGalley, Susannah Perkins

If you know anything about London, you would know what a fabulously old city it is - chock full of old and historical buildings. In fact every corner seems to hold some significance! This is where this book comes in for literary fans. Amazingly, you can still find the buildings that housed writers like Yeats, Agatha Christie and many many more. This then is a great guide to bring along with you on your next trip to this great city. It's conveniently arranged by area. To be honest, I wouldn't go out of the way to see some of these places, but if I passed any of them, they would have been worth a glance or a photograph at least. I liked that there are lots of colour photographs of the venues and also intriguing snippets about the writers associated with the place. Definitely a must-have for the London visitor who is also a die-hard fan of classic literature.
NetGalley, Flora Fung

Having an interest in Roman history in the UK , and having either lived near , or visited many places , this book was very thoroughly researched and explained in a way that keeps the reader interested. I often enjoy a walk around York and this book will enable to see it with new eyes. It also covers areas other than York.
NetGalley, Angela Thompson

[b]Rating[/b]: 5 out of 5 stars I have really enjoyed reading about this house and it’s history. A delightful insight into both the problems incurred by the upkeep, and the heartbreak which the families found themselves involved in. Very well written.
NetGalley, Vicky Jones