Acknowledgements

My sincere thanks to the following who helped make all of this possible:

My Parents and Family

Images: Christophe Chevaugeon at www.Frogfoto.com, Tina Meikle, andy@angelpeake.net

Ally Lee at Mill Studios for his advice and musical input – brilliant as ever

Maurice Elstub for accordion

RL Guitars for being there

Anna Raine for harmony work. See Ancient Paths by Anna – what a wonderful voice!

Theresa Tomlinson for the use of her rhyme in her atmospheric book “Flither Pickers” as a chorus for the song of the same name

David Adam for his support and thoughtful commentary on the songs – making them relevant to the past

Mick Gray from Swarland for the website design & maintenance

Northumberland authors past and present for their continued inspiration in the writing of my songs

The Frank Meadow Sutcliffe Gallery, Whitby

Mary Walker for a listening ear and encouragement

Charlotte and Yeverin for their patience and epic endurance through all the stuff!

Many other friends and supporters too numerous to mention