Newmarket Books

Author John Carter has interviewed and shadowed 14 racing personalities throughout a year at Newmarket, the home and headquarters of British horseracing. His subjects range across the racing world, from top male jockey Frankie Dettori, who has also written the foreword, to top female jockey Hayley Turner; from leading trainer Jeremy Noseda, to the clerk of the Newmarket courses Michael Prosser to its former managing director Lisa hancock, now on maternity leave. Carter provides a fascinating glimpse into the often secret world of horseracing.

Full of fascinating facts that will have you looking at the region
in a new light. It provides a wealth of inspiration for 'what shall we do today' weekends and is a wonderful excuse to get out and explore. This book is worth keeping in the car rather than the bookshelf.

Suffolk Strange but True illustrates and describes people, places and incidents that are unusual, odd or extraordinary. We discover the truth about the fasting woman of Shottisham, who was alleged not to have eaten for three months; the tithe war of the 1930s, when some farmers were reduced to selling their tractors for sixpence; unusual entrepreneurs, misers and witches, and also the tales behind a number of the county's deserted towns and villages. Local folklore and legend are also examined to show how real events have been exaggerated and embroidered over the years. Using a range of illustrations, from old and recent photographs to maps, prints, paintings and engravings, Robert Halliday tells an entertaining story an alternative history of Suffolk that will fascinate residents and visitors alike.