“From Pit Boots to Green Wellies” recounts Maggie's life journey from her ancestors in Ireland, to setting down roots in Barnsley, taking on her fIrst public house licence during the miner’s strike, in the 1980's, then on to the mystic moors of Haworth and the surrounding countryside.
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“From Pit Boots to Green Wellies” recounts Maggie's life journey from her ancestors in Ireland, to setting down roots in Barnsley, taking on her fIrst public house licence during the miner’s strike, in the 1980's, then on to the mystic moors of Haworth and the surrounding countryside.
The book, though autobiographical, is heavily punctuated with historical facts, anecdotal humour and great storytelling.
It’s witty, often sad, and full of northern grit with a wicked touch of the Blarney.
Friends who have read it claim it has been a real eye-opener, strangers have been moved by it. This book will make you laugh, it will make you sad and it will definitely make you think!
Prepare yourself for a roller-coaster experience – HANG ON AND ENJOY THE RIDE.
Ian Macmillan, The Barnsley poet and presenter of the Verb, on Radio 3, on reading it said he found it:-
“Vivid and the Authorial Voice is Strong”
Dickie Bird MBE, Well known for being unbiased and for giving straightforward decisions replied:-
“I enjoyed reading it, best wishes”
Len Pickin, Mayor of Barnsley 2007-2008, Wrote in the front of his copy
“Brings back memories of the old days in our own local pub and the community spirit, it’s a very enjoyable read.”
Nadio Granata, MSc. FHEA Senior Lecturer in Marketing at Huddersfield
University, on finishing it commented:-
“I am not an author, nor am I equipped to give professional advice, but I love the history lessons and the psychology underpinnings - they add context and don’t take the reader for granted. My instant reactions are that I want to know more, much more”
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