The Primitives - Hebden Bridge
After visiting The Salford Lads Club, I went straight to Hebden Bridge for The Primitives gig.
Crafting Stories, Connecting Worlds (Cultural Resonance)
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Based in the glorious North of England, I'm dedicated to quality writing (from social commentary to fictional encounters) & connecting with readers like you.
The Decline of Working Class Creatives in the UK
Working-class creatives once sculpted UK culture, but today they are a dying breed. The Policy and Evidence Centre created a report tackling inequality, geography and the future of the arts.
Notre-Dame, We Know Who Tried To Kill You!
NEW Morrissey/The Smiths Themed Book - COMING SOON!
This new & exciting book is based on Morrissey's influences and references throughout his career, from the heady days of The Smiths to his solo career and beyond!
Doncaster (So Much To Answer For)
(This poem is an ode to Doncaster in the style of John Betjeman's 'Slough')
Meat (Really) Is Murder
The government has finally passed the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act, which bans the export of farm animals from Great Britain for slaughter or fattening. This bill finally breaks with the barbaric live export trade.
Here We Go Again!
January 2026 - Indian health authorities are battling an outbreak of Nipah virus after five people were confirmed to be infected with the incurable disease. The infections from the bat-borne virus were found in the eastern state of West Bengal, in two locations near Kolkata, India's third-most populous city. This week the authorities said that three new cases had been detected and warned that more cases were expected. They identified the patients as a doctor, a nurse and a health care worker, according to the Press Trust of India news agency.
Sir John Betjeman
In Salford No The Sun Doesn't Shine
Salford is a great place, there's some amazing characters there and there's always such a friendly (northern) vibe when I pop across the water into Salford itself.
Them Were Happy Days
I often wonder what happened to all the fans shown or featured in Hulmerist. I missed the event as I only found out about it on the day.
Two Fists And A Fortune (Battling Bruce)
Traditionally there's no real notable, distinguishable or even credible cultural references to discuss from my home town. That said, I was recently listening to the likes of Southpaw Grammar, Boxers and Dagenham Dave when the name Bruce, (that of a boxer named Bruce Woodcock) appeared on my screen seemingly from nowhere. Was this the work of Doncaster's finest export, Diana Rigg? Or from the ashes of Edith Sitwell doing the correct thing on a family outing for her 21st Birthday, sitting with her back to the cruelty of Doncaster races for the whole day? Probably.
MORRISSEY, MORRISSEY, MORRISSEY.
I recently completed a GDD (Game Design Document) for a complete video game loosely based on Morrissey and The Smiths. (Caveat: The game is The Adventures of a 1950s Rockabilly).