About the Author

Jane Hatcher, an architectural and local historian, has published extensively on Richmond, North Yorkshire and the North East. Particularly well-known are her studies of The Industrial Architecture of Yorkshire [1988] and her History of Richmond [2004]. Originally from York, she has lived in Richmond for many years. She has worked in research, conservation and adult education.

Bob Woodings has extensive experience of teaching literature and art in adult education. Prior to that he was a senior editor in London, concentrating on mass-market paperbacks. In 1983 he set up the first UK degree course in publishing. His publications include Shelley [1968], and The Fontana Biographical Companion to Modern Thought [1983] with Alan Bullock.