Jack Turnbull Books

BREAKFAST & BEST BITTER is another in the long line of self-funded and self-published books by local author and historian, Jack Turnbull.

It take a light-hearted look at local history through the eyes of two almost fictitious local characters as the go about their daily routine. As a pair of lively retired sixty-year-olds, this consists mainly of meeting for a slap-up breakfast each morning whilst deciding which local hostelry they will grace with their undeniable(?) Northern wit and charm today.

Along the way, as you listen in on the continual banter and bickering of our two heroes on just about any subject under the sun, you are also treated to an insight into the history of each locality they visit.

Jack claims in the introduction that references to 'Local History' are as factual as he can make them, whilst the conversations in between are pure fiction. This may be the case but they have a very familiar ring to them nevertheless. It's probably best if you buy the book and decide for yourself!

As with all Jack's publications, Best Bitter (Price Ł3.50) is available from Marple Library, The Marple Bookshop, or direct from the man himself on 427 7020.

	'LAST ORDERS PLEASE' the fascinating history of the 33 pubs, inns and taverns in Marple, Compstall, Mellor and High Lane from 1762 to the present day. Now in its Third Reprint.
	'THE LOCAL TIMES' 250 years of local newspaper items about Marple, Compstall, Strines, Mellor and High Lane on the Subjects of Sport, Music, Occupations, Accidents, Clubs & Societies, Churches, etc, etc.
'A VILLAGE AT WAR' The story of our village and its people during World War II. Interviews with wives, husbands, servicemen, evacuees, Home Guard, etc.
'THERE'S FROGHALL UP THE CALDON' The hilarious, true account of two local lads let loose in a narrow boat for a week. Available in full on-line!
'HIGH LANE ANECDOTES' Recollections of by-gone High Lane, its people and buildings.
'VERSE AND WORSE' a short collection of humorous(?) poems.
'PEGASUS PATROL' The true story of the Military Policemen who served with 1st Airborne Division throughout WW2 and the disaster of Arnhem. Compiled from many interviews and personal accounts.
'THE ULSTER WATCHDOGS Pt 2' Five years with the Royal Military Police in Northern Ireland. One of the few Corps who have served in the Province continually since the present 'Troubles' commenced. (This book comes free with 'Pegasus Patrol').