Chorley Citizen | Books

Crime thriller tops the list at Blackburn with Darwen libraries

Tue, 03 Jan 2012 13:16:24 +0000

A CRIME thriller topped the list of the most popular book in Blackburn with Darwen libraries last year.

East Lancashire names added to world-famous book Who's Who

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:45:40 +0000

THREE Blackburn men, a guitar-playing judge who supports Burnley and former Blackburn Rovers boss Kenny Dalglish are among the 1,000 new entries in the 2012 edition of Who’s Who.

Blackburn author pens his first book

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 11:53:15 +0000

A PRIZE-winning writer from Blackburn is celebrating publication of her first book.

Elvis Presley poet from Great Harwood is going to Graceland

Fri, 02 Dec 2011 14:14:04 +0000

A COMEDY poet has been invited to recite at Graceland after immortalising Elvis in rhyme.

Book brings Bygone Blackburn to life

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:42:49 +0000

A BOOK which traces life in Blackburn hundreds of years ago and tells the story of the town’s windmill

Book pictures Colne past and present

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 12:12:43 +0000

BONNIE Colne upon the hill, named on records dating back to Roman times, is the feature of a new book, which traces its ever-changing face.

Midwife pens book about 35 years Catching Babies in East Lancashire

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 12:04:24 +0000

Sheena Byrom dedicated 35 years to a career Catching Babies, the title of her new book based on her experiences as a midwife in East Lancashire.

Lancashire solicitor writes thriller crime novels from real-life cases

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:00:00 +0000

A TOP prosecution solicitor who uses Lancashire as a backdrop for his crime thriller novels has struck a six-figure deal with a major publisher.

Burnley legend Andy Payton to publish life story

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 10:30:00 +0000

ONE of Burnley’s greatest ever goalscorers, and most controversial characters, is to tell his life story in a new book.

Author’s new book tells of East Lancashire cotton industry’s growth years

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:19:33 +0000

A NEW book that tells the rise of East Lancashire’s cotton industry through the memories of mill workers has been released.

Rawtenstall teacher wins prestigious literary award

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 11:33:40 +0100

A TEACHER has won a prestigious literary award with a £10,000 prize.

East Lancashire's Eric Knowles writes book on glass designer idol

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:01:00 +0100

EAST Lancashire antiques expert Eric Knowles has written a book on his passion for René Lalique, ‘the premier glass designer of the 20th century’.

Book reveals real love of Alfred Wainwright's life

Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:10:00 +0100

TO MANY people the legendary fell walker and author Alfred Wainwright came across a dour character – but a new book out today reveals his surprisingly romantic nature.

Ribble Valley writer scores with fictional football tale

Sat, 01 Oct 2011 18:00:00 +0100

A FREELANCE sports journalist has used his experiences of the beautiful game to write a book on the life of a modern footballer.

Author releases stories from post-war Burnley childhood

Thu, 22 Sep 2011 11:29:51 +0100

AUTHOR Mervyn Hadfield was born in the Brickhouses area of Burnley during the war years, in 1942.

East Lancashire minister reflects on death of son in poetry

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 11:00:00 +0100

A PREACHER turned poet has published a book of verse including poignant reflections on the sudden death of his baby son 25 years ago.

Burnley author's new book inspired by town

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 11:07:52 +0100

AN acclaimed author went back to his Burnley roots to find the inspiration for his latest book.

Author lifts lid on Burnley's FA Cup winning captain

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 11:00:00 +0100

THE life story of the only Clarets captain to lift the FA Cup, has been captured in a new book.

Colne jam philanthropist remembered in book

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 12:54:54 +0100

A VICTORIAN philanthropist, who supported hospitals and almhouses in his native Colne after becoming a leading jam-maker, has been remembered in a new book.

Barrowford writer, 61, named Lancashire’s Writer of the Year

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 16:00:16 +0100

A PENDLE author has been named Lancashire’s Writer of the Year in recognition of a short story inspired by her teenage granddaughters.

Former headteacher's book on abandoned Lancashire village

Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:47:10 +0100

THE STORY of how a whole community suddenly abandoned their homes in the hills above a Lancashire village has been uncovered by a former headteacher.

Accrington ex-RSPCA inspector’s tales of rescue

Sat, 14 May 2011 09:40:00 +0100

There’s not many folk quite so dedicated to their vocation as Accrington animal lover Steve Greenhalgh — Lancashire’s answer to Doctor Dolittle.

Book sheds new light on Lancastrians’ role in Titanic disaster

Fri, 15 Apr 2011 11:14:13 +0100

ON the 99th anniversary of the Titanic disaster, an author has revealed how the Chorley man who was the highest-ranking survivor later admitted he had helped an inquiry whitewash what had happened.

Lancashire train journey named as one of Britain's best

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 11:49:24 +0100

A TRAIN journey through the heart of Lancashire has been named one of the 10 best in Britain by a new book.

Novelist moves back to Lancashire roots after 40 years

Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:28:18 +0000

Crime novelist Peter Guttridge has returned to his native East Lancashire after more than 40 years away. We spoke to him about coming home.

Sarah Brown discusses life at Number 10 in Lancashire

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 20:38:57 +0000

THE wife of former Prime Minister Gordon Brown visited Hoghton Tower yesterday to discuss her book, Behind the Black Door.

Clayton-le-Woods woman joins World Book Night giveaway

Tue, 08 Mar 2011 16:30:51 +0000

Fiona Wilson, 50, of Clayton-le-Woods, chose to give away 48 copies of The Life Of Pi on the first World Book Night on Saturday.

Best-selling Blackburn author’s novel snapped up for movie

Mon, 28 Feb 2011 16:36:10 +0000

Millions of people around the world have lapped up Blackburn author Josephine Cox’s novels. Now she’s keeping her fingers crossed for a whole new audience as one of her most recent releases has been picked up by a film company.

East Lancashire sci-fi writer has vision of the future

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 17:04:32 +0000

AN Islamic scholar and community cohesion leader has launched a bid to become the next big sci-fi writer.

Former Darwen man's book to help those with Crohn’s disease

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 15:10:01 +0000

A TOCKHOLES ex-pat has released a book to help people with Crohn’s disease.