All for Barnsley

Barnsley is famous for football, coal, trade unions, brass bands and being somewhere in the North East of England. However, Barnsley is more than most people think. Undoubtedly it is gritty, with a history of hardworking and straight-talking. Its people are also creative, sporting, articulate, glamorous, stylish, educated and generous. All for Barnsley is a collection of stories from celebrities whose lives, characters and achievements have all been shaped by their association with this South Yorkshire Town. Contributions from Stan Richards, Jenni Murray, Mick McCarthy, Joanne Harris, Lord Mason, Ashley Jackson, Rita Britton, Ronnie Dukes and Ricki Lee, Josh Wood and The Calendar Girls, to name but few. A fascinating and entertaining read.