Breedon Books'
list includes a growing number of fictionalised memoirs
that chronicle people's real experiences of life over
the last century in an accessible and entertaining
style. As part of our sports and motoring lists, we
also publish illustrated biographies of the most important
people in these fields.
John Trollope MBE holds a record that is unlikely to be beaten: between 1960 and 1980 he played 770 League games for Sindon Town - a record number of League appearances for one club.
Based on the author's own experiences this fascinating story of one yound nurse who enters training in 1952 and progresses to become a ward sister with trails and tribulations along the way!
The fascinating story of Wasim Khan, the first Pakistani born in this country to make it as a county cricketer. It charts the story of professional career to his charitable works in the present day.
A fascinating study of Alec Issigonis, the brilliant designer of the Morris Minor and the Mini. His ingenious and effective designs had a deep, lasting influence on the evolution of the motor car and on the wider history of industrial design.
This long-awaited reprint looks at the man who created his own place in soccer history. He became Wolves captain at the age of 20 and went on to captain England at the tender age of 22.
The complete life record of Manchester City's greatest ever player contains fascinating information about Trautmann, including continuing playing in the 1956 FA Cup final, despite having sustained a broken neck.
An entertaining look at life in the lace factories
of Nottingham, written by a man who spent 50 years
in the industry. Full of warmth, humour and the telling
details of times gone by, this is sure to please anyone
with an interest in Britain's social or industrial
heritage.
A new edition of Maisie Steven's heartwarming account
of her childhood in a Scottish glen. With subject
matter ranging from the traditional Scots diet to
games played on the hills, Maisie describes how her
family lived through the beautiful summers and long
winters of highland Scotland.
Recently voted Leyton Orient’s greatest ever
player, Tommy Johnston still holds the club records
for the most goals in a single season and total career
goals. But his talent was not confined to the O's:
in his time Tommy played for one Scottish club, one
Welsh club and seven English clubs.
Loved by the fans, hated by the opposition, Johnny
Byrne is one of the finest players ever to have pulled
on a claret and blue West Ham shirt. In this new biography
Brian Belton details Budgie’s life and career,
resisting the temptation to cast Johnny as a ‘loveable
rogue' to tell instead the story of a football hero
who played like a demon and was adored by the fans.
