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These tales have been inspired and written about places I have visited in the evocative Red Rose County and the people I encountered along the way. Some of these are people I have met, others from the past brought to life once again through the power of words. This is a county I have come to know intimately over the decades, my first live poetry shows were right there in Lancashire and I actually lived within the Preston area when writing this collection. I always see my poetic tales as windows offering glimpses into a frozen moment of time, rather like seeds trapped within amber.

You are invited on a poetic journey of discovery to visit ancient castles; observe life during a day spent sat on a bench looking out to sea in Dover; enjoy the historical city of Chester sauntering around its Roman Wall; take in the scenery alongside picturesque canals; share two legendary world-famous singer's quiet time in a tranquil seaside village; explore ancient stone circles sat upon completely deserted moors; follow in the footsteps of Charles Dickens to visit Bleak House; witness the poet erecting a tent in a field; walk alongside Dean Fraser through all these adventures and more.

Meet a child mill worker from the 19th century. Live through the freezing chill of winter and a man's desperate journey from Ireland to England in search of work in the 1920's. Dig down into the lives of mine workers down through the ages. Meet two people finding love against all the odds and across class divides, hop-picking in Kent.