Friday, 29 May 2020

Published!

Published!

I have great pleasure in announcing that my book 'Never Let Go' was published on 25/26th May 2020.




Below are all the places it can be found:


















Wednesday, 1 April 2020

History of Haverton Hill


 Haverton Hill


Once considered a part of Billingham, Haverton Hill was once a thriving industrial community which has suffered significant depopulation since the 1960s as a result of pollution. It is situated to the north of the River Tees.

Transporter Bridge


Located across the River Tees between Port Clarence and Middlesbrough.  We travelled on this when visiting Nana.  We went as foot passengers, but cyclists and cars also used the Transporter.  Occasionally dad climbed to the top and walked across.

The Post Office 




Inside was a huge hall with  a row of counters where the cashiers served customers.  A shelf ran around the other three walls for customers to use to fill in forms, stick on stamps etc.  This left a large open space in the middle, very convenient for children to run around and play games!


Haverton Hill Hotel

Angela's friend lived here.

Entrance to St John's Churchyard


An annual Church fete was held here.  I remember entering the Fancy Dress competition wearing a sari Dad had brought back from his visit to India.  Angela had a purple one and I orange.  We were about six and seven years old.

St John's Church

Our school held a Christmas Carol Service here.  I had a reading part.  I read about the visit of the Wise Men and their gifts, gold frankincense and myrrh.  I felt very proud!

The Vicarage

                                    

Haverton Hill Primary School 

This is the front of the school.  Down the side we're two gates one into the infant school and the other further down the street, which led to the Juniors. 

                                  
Children from Haverton Hill Infant School celebrating Harvest Festival  in 1968

                                  

A map showing the street layout of Haverton Hill in the 1930's.  This layout was still recognisable in the 1960's-70's  St Vincent Street is the one going right down the middle intersecting all the other streets.  My house was in the last section near the fields.


           Football at the Bendy                              Boy in Garden in Marlborough Street

  


Angela and I in back garden of 47 St Vincent Street

Friday, 20 March 2020

Possible front cover:


This is what our Haverton Hill home looked like at the front


The back Garden

Wednesday, 11 March 2020

COMING SOON..... Never Let Go

Watch this space.  I have been writing my very first book.  The Lord Jesus has laid it on my heart to write my life story.  I first began writing it for my children, so they can know their heritage.  However, the Lord thought differently and wants you all to know the amazing way He has led me.  The book is called 'Never Let Go'
This is a great learning curve. I don't have a clue how to get a book published.  Jesus is leading each step of the way.  He led me to an amazing friend and author Jenna Sue Bennett who introduced me to a great proofreader Kim Huther.

Keep checking back for more news.