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A unique and sensitive exploration of the myths and realities of the North of England, written by the "Guardian's" Northern Editor. Wainwright looks at the three regions of the North and explores the cultural contributions of well-known Northern lights like David Hockney and Sir Alan Ayckbourn as well as uncovering areas of untold Northern innovation. Wainwright's last book "Wainwright: The Man Who Loved The Lakes" sold over 16,000 copies. The "Guardian" and "Observer" will offer extensive support.
Synopsis
An observant assessment of a socially and culturally flourishing region that can boast an unrivalled setting of wild coastline, lakes and green dales, as well as inhabitants who are indomitably inventive, proud of their past and keen to forge a brilliant new future.
Book Details
Publisher:
Guardian Books
Publication Date:
01-Oct-2009
ISBN:
9780852651131
About this author
Martin Wainwright is the Northern editor of the Guardian and a regular broadcaster. Born in Leeds, he co-authored the Which? Guide to Yorkshire and The Peak District. He has also edited three previous Country Diary Collections: A Gleaming Landscape, A Lifetime of Mountains and Wartime Country Diaries.
