mick2me 3,033 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 From Are ya reedin' owt good? ... I am trying to collect books by as many Nottingham authors as I can. I have picked them up at library sales and car boots. I still need a few Sillitoe numbers but have most of Lawrences but struggling to read them. I am at present reading Leen Times by A R Dance, having read Narrow Marsh by the same author. Bilbraborn. How many Nottingham(shire) authors are there I wonder? I would also extend that to Bloggers, playwrights etc. We have a number of members here that fall into various categories of 'Author' Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Here's a recent one. Susanna Clarke Really enjoyed reading her first novel, "Jonathan Strange & Mr Norrell". http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jonathan_Strange_&_Mr_Norrell Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bubblewrap 3,815 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Emrys Bryson Duncan Grey A.C.Wood E.L.Guilford I'm assuming that these are Nottingham authors as they all wrote books on Nottingham. If I went through all of my books on Nottingham & Shire I could proberbly find 50 or more. BUT all of these authors are "Historians" and so writers of "non fiction" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob.L 1,090 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Arthur Mee Another historian, who had a great bearing on my early years thanks to his "King's England" series - my dad collected them all and reading them made me want to travel the country. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 This thread has cost me £3 so far , just ordered a copy of Narrow Marsh by A R Dance on ebay ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jackson 301 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Let's not forget the Nottingham author: Geoffrey Trease - he of 'Cue For Treason' fame. Years back, he gave a talk to my school in the Music Room; a very well spoken and generous - in terms of writing advice - Gentleman. At the beginning of every Autumn term, we were given a Classic to read; well remember reading 'Cue For Treason' in my second year - exciting and adventurous. PS: an incredible Biography of this writer is provided on 'Google'; Geoffrey: an admirable man, how lucky we schoolgirls were to have him visit. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fch782c 144 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 M.W Spick and Mr Kenneth Negus both authors of old Nottingham books. I'm sure these must have been mentioned before on this site but still well worth the recognition. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BulwellBrian 107 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Don't forget Stanley Middleton, he taught me English at High Pavement GS. Incidently I remember Susanna Clarke being born, I knew her parents at the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MELTONSTILTON 452 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Anna Mary Howitt Samual Butler Keith Mansfield Robert Harris William Hutton I once wrote a leaflet for Greenpeace, on wind power, does that count ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 DavidW you won't regret it. It is fairly accurate with the history. Melton Stilton. I could have written a volume on wind power after a few pints of shippos when it was brewed in Nottingham. But it would have been censored. As for non-fiction of Nottingham, are the likes of Douglas Whitworth, Geoffrey Oldfield and Frank Stevenson authors (regarding their explanatory passages) or just photographers. I have a large collection of these books including stuff with photographs by the Francis Frith organisation. My largish collection of railway books includes one called Nottingham's Railways forwarded by Peter Tuffrey (is he from Nottingham?) but with photographs by my old friend retired train driver Bill Reed. Funny thing, this book was reprinted under the title The Last Days of Steam in Nottinghamshire. A lot of railway books about Nottingham and surrounds are actually not by Nottingham born authors. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Though born in Ipswich "Joy James" moved to Nottingham at the age of 3.Her book's will bring back memories of Nottm in the 50s and 60s. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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mick2me 3,033 Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Joy is a member here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Limey 242 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Not exactly Nottingham, but a friend of mine, Richard Guise, wrote "Lead us not unto Trent Station". It's about growing up in Long Eaton. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RGR 218 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 These books make for great reading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 At a recent `meet-up' of old (very old!) school mates , 2 things struck me. 1. How amazingly young they looked at 73 ! 2.How well they had all done from a state education (although at a grammar school) Back to the point. One chap gave me a book to read,as i was always `rabbitin' on about Muslim and Jewish world domination." Religion Explained in an Hour" << Return to book overviewBy Glenn Hill (a Westbridgford author) I recommend it to you all. I myself do not read much as I much prefer to be `doing stuff' and working with my hands (and brain-or what remains of it). Thepoint about how the Jews regained Palestine really interested me. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 I met Joy James at Colwick car boot just before she launched her first 'Parson' book. We had a nice chat about books and reading. She was actually promoting her book. Although Colwick car boot has so many customers who don't speak English or do British culture. She was lovely. A message to Joy if she is reading this. Please give us some input. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Crikey, I know Glenn Hill, didn't know he'd written a book. He worked with my husband at the National Water Sports Centre. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stan 386 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Crikey, I know Glenn Hill, didn't know he'd written a book. He worked with my husband at the National Water Sports Centre. I wonder if it is the same one? Used to be a pilot. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bilbraborn 1,594 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Keith Train another teacher at High Pavement School who wrote books (mostly history - non-fiction). Wow! It seems that the list is endless. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
katyjay 5,091 Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Stan, it is the same man, I clicked on his link and there was his physog. He mentioned in his bio about working for the sports council, that would be Holme Pierrepoint. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DAVIDW 1,683 Posted November 4, 2013 Report Share Posted November 4, 2013 A new book on Nottingham . Nottingam Buried Past of a Historic City Revealed by Scott Lomax http://www.amazon.co.uk/Nottingham-Buried-Past-Historic-Revealed/dp/1781593892/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1383578256&sr=8-1&keywords=nottingham%2C+buried 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 16, 2015 Report Share Posted November 16, 2015 I have had this saved to my Desk Top for quite a long time; Nottingham History By Francis Frith. I apologise to anyone if it has been put on NS before, but I thought it was too interesting to not share, especially with any Newbies. Plenty of History and great photo's to share. I hope you enjoy reading this item. http://www.francisfrith.com/nottingham/history 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mercurydancer 1,104 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 I recall a husband and wife who taught English Lit and wrote books. His name was David Elias but I cannot remember what her first name was. David was the main question setter for University challenge. Total crackpot though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
carni 10,094 Posted November 20, 2015 Report Share Posted November 20, 2015 #22 David. Regarding the book in the Link you added, by Scott Lomax. I haven't read the book but the story intrigued me, enough to make me google the burial ground near to "The Lace Market". For any one interested, here is an article in the Feb 2014 Evening Post about it. http://www.nottinghampost.com/man-s-mission-unearth-ancient-skeleton-mystery/story-20609697-detail/story.html 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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