North of Watford Gap

Coming Soon -The New Travel Book From John Brown

 In this lighthearted romp across the northern counties of the UK, 

John compares the history of the major Northern cities with their true place in modern day UK. Always well researched, and informative he cleverly unpicks the myths and sets out the true nature of each place he visits. Within this cleverly constructed work he traces the origins of King Cotton and the womens' suffrage movement in Manchester, before widening his net to encompass Yorkshire and in particular Harrogate, and the mystery of Agatha Christie. In Scarborough we find him battling the elements to discover the charms of this delightful Spa town and it's resurgence as a quality weekend destination. His trail continues in the same inquisitive vein in Whitby, where he discovers the delights of the Abbey, Captain Cook, and the all pervading aroma of fish and chips, not to mention the underlying connection to Dracula. Newcastle Upon Tyne comes under the wicked eye of this incisive writer, as he picks away at the myths and modern-day realities of this impressive city. Onward to Holy Island, where John traces the 'Pilgrims Walk' across the sands to the bewitching Lindisfarne.
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