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Welcome to Great Northern Books. Our titles cover a wide range of subjects: from sporting heroes to food gurus; the great outdoors to popular culture; people; places and history - all with a distinctly northern flavour- browse and buy online or if you are looking for something in particular, please contact us today.
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J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Sport
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Lucas: From the Street of Soweto to Soccer Superstar
This is the story of how Lucas overcame a tough childhood, survived a shooting, and refused to be diverted from his destiny by injury to become not only a football superstar but acknowledged as one of the nicest people in the game.
£16.99
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Magnificent Seven
Yorkshire's championship years The Men, The Magic, The Memories. The players Own Story. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Geoff Boycott Play Cricket The Right Way
One of England’s finest ever batsmen and now one of our most respected commentators. This is the new, updated, edition of Boycott’s original, successful, coaching book. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£9.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Frith on Cricket
Frith on Cricket is a broad collection of the best of David Frith’s writings on the game’s history, personalities and controversies. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£18
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yearbook 2010
Relive every moment of Yorkshire County Cricket Club’s season, meet all the players and get the lowdown on what it’s like to be a professional cricketer for one of the most famous sporting clubs in history.
AVAILABLE APRIL 2010
£14.99
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From Bust to Boom
Hull City AFC: From the brink of extinction to the premier league. Behind the scenes in one of the most dramatic stories in football.
£17
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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The Best XI
Who'd make it into the best England team ever? And you can chose anyone, regardless of when they might have played. Would W.G. Grace be playing alongside Denis Compton and David Gower? Or Kevin Pietersen? SIGNED BY GEOFFREY BOYCOTT
£25.00
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Fire and Ashes
This fully illustrated, hardback, book is a celebration of the 18 living Yorkshire players who, whilst playing for YCCC, have participated in an Ashes Test.
£14.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Deano
The best-selling football book on one of the game’s mavericks - now in paperback. Extensively updated to include the 2007/08 season, the drama of the play-off final and the goal that took Hull to the Premier League. (PAPERBACK)
£8.99
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Sweet Summers
The Classic Cricket Writing of JM Kilburn. Capturing a time when the true spirit of cricket existed.  Through Kilburn's writing, some of the game's past legends are brought to life. Publication July 2008
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Deano
From Gipsyville to the Premiership: Dean Windass The Official Autobiography. (HARDBACK)
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Trueman talks CD
The last recording of 'Fiery Fred' - A Cricketing Giant. Presented by Harry Gration. Introductory tribute from Dickie Bird
WAS £10.99 NOW £5.99
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The Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yearbook 2008
Bursting with facts and figures, the official yearbook of Yorkshire County Cricket Club is a detailed record of every match played in the 2007 season.
Available April 2008
£12.99
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The View From The Boundary
A unique opportunity to own a piece of Yorkshire Cricket memorabilia.
£199 (framed) £125 (unframed)
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Individual Portraits of Cricketing Legends
Personally signed by the artist and the cricketer.
£150 (framed) £100 (unframed)
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Ricky Hatton The Real Hitman
Diary of a Champion. Unprecedented access to Ricky Hatton has produced this unique insight into the Hitman's life.
£16.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
J.B Priestley
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Delight
60th anniversary edition of one of Priestley’s most acclaimed and best loved collections of short essays.
£9.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Priestley’s wars
Soldier, writer, broadcaster and peace campaigner. The untold story of J B Priestley’s role at the centre of British 20th century history. Publication October 08
18.99
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The Good Companions
By J.B. Priestley. A classic work by a literary giant, social commentator and humanitarian. A special, collectors' edition.
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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English Journey
Prophetic, profound, humorous and as relevant today as it was 75 years ago, English Journey expresses Priestley's deep love of his native country and teaches us much about the human condition and the nature of Englishness.
£25.00
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Bright Day
A special collectors' edition, this is a long-awaited re-issue of a classic work by J B Priestley, a literary giant, social commentator and humanitarian.
£14.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Biographies
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Bronte in Love
When Charlotte Bronte died at the age of 38 in the Haworth parsonage where she had spent most of her life, her reputation as one of English literature’s great novelists was already assured. Here is the saga of a hopeless romantic, who naively believed true love could always conquer all.
£14.99
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Herriot: A Vet's Life
Bill Mitchell gathered much of his information from interviews with father and son. In compiling this fully illustrated book, Bill could not resist adding Herriot-like tales of Dales characters.
£15.99
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Lucas: From the Street of Soweto to Soccer Superstar
This is the story of how Lucas overcame a tough childhood, survived a shooting, and refused to be diverted from his destiny by injury to become not only a football superstar but acknowledged as one of the nicest people in the game.
£16.99
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Beatrix Potter: Her Lakeland Years
The compelling story of the real Beatrix Potter, based on interviews with those who knew her. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£15
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Joe Longthorne: The Official Autobiography
Written with Chris Berry Hardback, 320 pages, fully illustrated throughout For the first time, Joe tells his life story with blinding honesty and it makes for a page-turning read. At last, the book all Joe Longthorne fans have been waiting for.
£16.99
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Wainwright
The biography of Alfred Wainwright. His life from Milltown to Mountain. By W.R. Mitchell
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Sandman
The Autobiography of Cedric Robinson. The fascinating life story of the Queen’s Guide to the Sands of Morecambe Bay.
£15.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Hannah Hauxwell
This major book, the first in eight years, traces the extraordinary life of a delightful personality who has never lost her links with the Dales countryside. Publication July 08
£15.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Mouseman
The life and work of Robert Thompson of Kilburn, the early 20th century craftsman of fine oak furniture marked with a hand-carved mouse. Publication July 08
£15.99
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Trueman talks CD
The last recording of 'Fiery Fred' - A Cricketing Giant. Presented by Harry Gration. Introductory tribute from Dickie Bird
WAS £10.99 NOW £5.99
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Deano
The best-selling football book on one of the game’s mavericks - now in paperback. Extensively updated to include the 2007/08 season, the drama of the play-off final and the goal that took Hull to the Premier League. (PAPERBACK)
£8.99
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Ricky Hatton The Real Hitman
Diary of a Champion. Unprecedented access to Ricky Hatton has produced this unique insight into the Hitman's life.
£16.99
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Priestley’s wars
Soldier, writer, broadcaster and peace campaigner. The untold story of J B Priestley’s role at the centre of British 20th century history. Publication October 08
18.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
History
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Thunder in the mountains
The dramatic true story of hardship, violence and debauchery behind the building of Ribblehead Viaduct.
£18
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Priestley’s wars
Soldier, writer, broadcaster and peace campaigner. The untold story of J B Priestley’s role at the centre of British 20th century history. Publication October 08
18.99
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Barns of the Yorkshire Dales
A beautifully illustrated book. This is the first book to look at Yorkshire Dales stone barns in depth.
Available November 2008 "Telegraphs - Book of the week"
£16.99
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Grand Memories
Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the history of this great building and the memories of the people who performed there.
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Wensleydale Railway
The fourth edition of a classic book. Fully updated to incorporate new photographs and to highlight the remarkable progress made in recent years by the Wensleydale Railway Association.
£4.99
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Yorkshire Dales A Landscape Through Time
A Landscape Through Time. Introduction to the archaeology and landscape history of the Yorkshire Dales
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Weather
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Weatherman
50 years of extreme weather: snow, sleet, drizzle, drought and much more. by John Kettley.
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Bright and Breezy
YTV in all weathers featuring Emmerdale, Heartbeat and The Royal. By Jon Mitchell. With contributions from Austin Mitchell, Chris Chittell and Derek Fowlds.
£14.99
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Storm Force
TV weathermen Michael Fish MBE, Ian McCaskill and Paul Hudson recall the most devastating gales and ferocious floods in Britain's history.
WAS £15.99 NOW £6.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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That's the Forecast
Yorkshire's favourite TV forecaster portrays the region's weather at its most stunning. By Paul Hudson.
Usually £14.99 - Special offer £7.99 (Save £7.00)
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Weather or Not!
TV weather forecasters Paul Hudson and Bob Rust. A look at the highs and lows of our local weather, ranging from storm and flood to snow and drought.
£9.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Yorkshire
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Herriot: A Vet's Life
Bill Mitchell gathered much of his information from interviews with father and son. In compiling this fully illustrated book, Bill could not resist adding Herriot-like tales of Dales characters.
£15.99
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Grow with Joe
In response to countless requests, Joe has at last set down this knowledge in a much-needed book that puts gardening firmly in a Yorkshire context.
PUBLICATION IN OCTOBER
£14.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Yorkshire Post Calendar 2011
Apart from containing thirteen colour photographs of the county's most beautiful and best-loved locations. A perfect present that lasts throughout the year.
£5.99
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Yorkshire Post Calendar 2010
Featuring fascinating facts by WR Mitchell. Apart from containing thirteen colour photographs of the county's most beautiful and best-loved locations.
£5.99
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Thunder in the mountains
The dramatic true story of hardship, violence and debauchery behind the building of Ribblehead Viaduct.
£18
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Bright and Breezy
YTV in all weathers featuring Emmerdale, Heartbeat and The Royal. By Jon Mitchell. With contributions from Austin Mitchell, Chris Chittell and Derek Fowlds.
£14.99
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Barns of the Yorkshire Dales
A beautifully illustrated book. This is the first book to look at Yorkshire Dales stone barns in depth.
Available November 2008 "Telegraphs - Book of the week"
£16.99
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Mouseman
The life and work of Robert Thompson of Kilburn, the early 20th century craftsman of fine oak furniture marked with a hand-carved mouse. Publication July 08
£15.99
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Mouseman Special Edition
A very special limited edition of the Mouseman book, numbered, signed and personalised. Presented in a commemorative slip case. Only 500 available. Publication July 08
£40.00
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Hannah Hauxwell
This major book, the first in eight years, traces the extraordinary life of a delightful personality who has never lost her links with the Dales countryside. Publication July 08
£15.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Great Yorkshire
This book is a celebration of the Great Yorkshire Show. Lavishly illustrated, it draws on the archives to portray the Show in all its infinite variety and colour
£16.75
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Trueman talks CD
The last recording of 'Fiery Fred' - A Cricketing Giant. Presented by Harry Gration. Introductory tribute from Dickie Bird
WAS £10.99 NOW £5.99
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Grand Memories
Grand Theatre and Opera House, Leeds. This lavishly illustrated book celebrates the history of this great building and the memories of the people who performed there.
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Green Networks of the Dales
Twenty magnificent walks by the originator of the Dales Way. The twenty walks featured in these pages are all linear routes of between twelve and twenty-five miles in extent.
WAS £10.99 NOW £5.99
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Deliciously Dales
Packed with information, recipes and trails to take your taste-buds on a tour of the area's finest food producers and suppliers.
WAS £7.99 NOW £4.99
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Wensleydale Railway
The fourth edition of a classic book. Fully updated to incorporate new photographs and to highlight the remarkable progress made in recent years by the Wensleydale Railway Association.
£4.99
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Come Down To The Wood
By Judith Bromley. With additional pictures by Robert Nicholls. Judith's paintings, sketches and text follow the life of the wood through a complete year.(HARDBACK)
£20.00
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Come Down To The Wood
By Judith Bromley. With additional pictures by Robert Nicholls. Judith's paintings, sketches and text follow the life of the wood through a complete year. (PAPERBACK)
£4.99
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Yorkshire Dales A Landscape Through Time
A Landscape Through Time. Introduction to the archaeology and landscape history of the Yorkshire Dales
WAS £14.99 NOW £6.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Food and Drink
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Grow with Joe
In response to countless requests, Joe has at last set down this knowledge in a much-needed book that puts gardening firmly in a Yorkshire context.
PUBLICATION IN OCTOBER
£14.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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A Year of Family Recipes
Customers at Bettys Tea Rooms and Bettys Cookery School have been asking for a cookery book for years. A Year of Family Recipes is a personal collection of over 100 recipes by Lesley Wild from the Bettys family.
£25.00
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Deliciously Dales
Packed with information, recipes and trails to take your taste-buds on a tour of the area's finest food producers and suppliers.
WAS £7.99 NOW £4.99
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Yorkshire’s Own Kitchen
For anyone interested in food, this is the authoritative guide on where to buy, eat, stay and visit throughout the Yorkshire and Humber region.
£9.99
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Humour
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J.B Priestley,
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History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
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Academic Titles
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Managing Regional Tourism
A case study of Yorkshire, England. The only book currently available which examines in depth the challenges and opportunities of managing regional tourism in advanced capitalist economies.
Publication: 25th May 2009
£29.00
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J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
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Geoffrey Boycott Foam Cushion
As a commentator on first class cricket, Geoffrey Boycott travels the world, and there’s one item he always carries with him wherever he goes: a foam cushion.
£30.00
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A Hat with Distinction
Geoffrey’s trademark hats are now available to all cricket fans who like to enjoy the game whatever the weather.
£30.00
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Geoff Boycott Play Cricket The Right Way
One of England’s finest ever batsmen and now one of our most respected commentators. This is the new, updated, edition of Boycott’s original, successful, coaching book. AVAILABLE JUNE 2010.
£9.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Individual Portrait of Geoffrey Boycott
Each individual portrait print has been personally signed by the artist and the cricketer featured.
£150.00 (framed) £125.00 (unframed)
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The View From The Boundary
A unique opportunity to own a piece of Yorkshire Cricket memorabilia.
£199 (framed) £125 (unframed)
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Sweet Summers
The Classic Cricket Writing of JM Kilburn. Capturing a time when the true spirit of cricket existed. Through Kilburn's writing, some of the game's past legends are brought to life. Publication July 2008
£16.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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Fire and Ashes
This fully illustrated, hardback, book is a celebration of the 18 living Yorkshire players who, whilst playing for YCCC, have participated in an Ashes Test.
£14.99
(Signed Bookplate Available)
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The Best XI
Who'd make it into the best England team ever? And you can chose anyone, regardless of when they might have played. Would W.G. Grace be playing alongside Denis Compton and David Gower? Or Kevin Pietersen? SIGNED BY GEOFFREY BOYCOTT
£25.00
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Book Categories:
Sport,
J.B Priestley,
Biographies,
History,
Weather,
Yorkshire,
Food and Drink,
Humour,
Academic Titles,
The Geoffrey Boycott Shop
Signed Bookplates, where available, are cards signed by the author with a dedication to yourself or a person of your choice, and designed to be placed on the first page of the book.
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