Books published by Scratching Shed Publishing Ltd

Sparkling collection of memoires from nearly 70 years of local and national government, including the last reading of the riot act, the mysterious death of Helen Smith, Bradford Fire, the hunt for the Yorkshire Ripper, Dame Shirley Porter, espionage and sex scandals. "Six decades of unbroken service give him a unique perspective" The Guardian

A collection of biographies of 25 of the most distinguished Old Boys of Leeds Grammar School, charting their education there as the foundation for the impact they have made nationally and internationally in later life.

Imagine a world without 'Marching On Together', sock tags and Target Balls... Imagine a world in which pre-match warm-ups and football shirts with the player's name on the backnever existed... Imagine a world without Paul 'The Beaver' Trevillion...and that would be today's world.

From the early cup-winning Bramley National and Hunslet Carr teams, through some outstanding representative sides, to the modern-day national girls' champions of Corpus Christi, there is a rich & proud history of schools' rugby league in the city of Leeds. This catalogues the story of the game in words and photographs

No-one gave a second's thought to the victims of a mining disaster near the Yorkshire village of Cawthorne in 1821, Former MP David Hinchliffe's exploration of his family history inadvertently led to the discovery of his collier ancestors' involvement in the barely recorded and long-forgotten pit tragedy

Tony Hannan spent what turned out to be the penultimate Minor Counties campaign in the company of Cumberland CCC, and as goes with such terrain, it's a story of ups, downs and one or two surprises. The Wicket Men draws stumps on one small but fascinating aspect of a pastime whose arcane rhythms and rituals are rooted in English folk tradition.

The rich archive history of Batley Cricket, Athletic and Football Club - from its birth in 1880 through joining the breakaway Northern Union, which subsequently became rugby league, to the current Bulldogs. All of which makes the 'Gallant Youths' one of the oldest clubs in the world, playing on a ground that is among sport's most historic venues.

Runcorn was a hotbed of rugby the town's club a proud founder member of the Northern Union after the 1895 split. That great tradition was ended by WW1. With a detailed biographical & records section to complement the narrative, this is one of the most comprehensive histories ever written & contains around 300 photographs, many rare.

Tom Kitching is one of England's leading traditional fiddle players and perhaps busking through the streets could be a key to finding out who the English really are, how they view themselves and how they deal with change. Armed with a violin, a Northern sensibility and a love of life, he took an 18-month journey to find out.

The first-ever Forty20 Annual featuring all your favourite columnists in festive mood together with a full expose on Bradford, welcome Sonny Bill, that World Cup draw video, Kelner's Almanac, California dreaming, 2020 into view & much more - perfect with a truffle log

Based on extensive research & interviews, highlights the many great players France has produced, analyses key events as the game emerged from the chaos of post-Liberation, continued to grapple with the threat posed by rugby union &, after a long decline, ends with Catalans Challenge Cup win in 2018

After 25 glorious years, darts fans will not want to miss this official commemoration of the PDC World Darts Championship. Discover a vast collection of statistics, memories and images of darting excellence, with the results and player details of every match, along with a comprehensive reference source. Intro by Barry Hearn

They were among the sporting elite of 1914, the stars of the Northern Union. Yet despite their heroic status in what was soon to become known as rugby league, these warriors of the playing field were willing to sacrifice their careers - and then lives - on the WW1 killing fields, for King and Country.

TV producer Ewan Phillips presents a collection of over 1,500 questions about his favourite rugby league team, Wigan Warriors, fresh from their 2018 Grand Final triumph. Prepare to recall the big matches, classic tries and amazing players, as well as foul play, urban myths and bizarre signings, that tell the incredible Cherry and White story.

In Stephen Wade's personal casebook, he gazes back over favourite investigations in his home county Yorkshire - rich with villainous acts, painstaking detective work, injustice and the allure of the unsolved case; including Leeds's most notorious female killer Louie Calvert and why Wade believes her conviction and hanging a travesty.

In the north of England there was a put-down for women with ideas above their station `Who do you think you are? Lady Docker?' Ccarcely a day went by when Norah Docker didn't dominate the newspapers. Born over a butcher's shop in Derby, Norah she would enjoy a level of fame second only to a young Queen Elizabeth but it couldn't last..

Alfie Bennett is going to be a superstar. Every second of his life is dedicated to football. And when he gets signed up by the famous Borough Academy, it looks as if he's well and truly on the way. Yet life at Borough isn't all that it seems...

Rhinos Reading is a project launched by Leeds Rhinos Foundation that aims to support children's literacy and introduce them to rugby league via stories featuring the superstars of the club. And who better than Ronnie to launch the first book in a new series? Find out how he came across the sport, made new friends and had endless fun!

Daniel Williams needs to deliver the performance of his life in the notorious Milan-San Remo road race or his professional cycling career will be over. To do that, he has to revisit his 14-year-old self. Will the memories be too painful, or will they lead to ultimate success?

A 90-year record of both teams and scorers of every match played from season 1925-6 to 2016. Players statistics for every season, players total career records plus over 500 photographs. A must for every Castleford supporter and an invaluable reference work

Against a backdrop of a dramatically changing city, Last One Out... traces the story of how Hull's two rugby league teams emerged from mid-seventies gloom to take their place at the very top of the game - exerting a dominance over the sport that others would follow.

Lost in Spain is the result of the dying wish of author Dave Hadfield's oldest friend's wife, Barb, to have her ashes scattered along the route traced by Laurie Lee when he walked from Gloucester to the Mediterranean in the 1930s.

Holocaust survivor Iby Knill picks up from where she left off in the best-selling 'Woman without a Number' arriving in England in 1947. Building nine separate lives, she also has to come to terms with her past. Poignant, moving and searingly honest, this account reconfirms the very best of human nature and is a truly uplifting sequel.

A trawl through 63 cosmopolitan Leeds, calling in at dozens of popular watering holes. Along with descriptions of the beers, pubs & adventures The Great Leeds Pub Crawl also contains fascinating asides about local history, the story of brewing in the city, and suggests plenty of alternative routes to keep even the thirstiest pub-crawler satisfied.

Explores every corner of this enigmatic landscape in riveting detail revealing the awe-inspiring shafts of great potholes, the legendary caves and waterfalls, as well as archaeological treasures

'The Woman Without a Number' is the inspirational story of holocaust survivor Iby Knill, whose early childhood was spent in Czechoslovakia before her parents, alarmed at the persecution of Jews in Germany, smuggled her over the border to Hungary. While there, she was caught by the Security Police, imprisoned and tortured.