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Christine Jones's account of growing up in Northampton during the 1960s & '70s is one of nostalgia & adventure as she recollects her time at school home & the many public events that took place in the area Memories of her parents' newsagent's shop unfold as Christine recalls the comics magazines sweets & toys of the period along with the more mundane aspects of life that are still able to bring a fond smile to Christine's face as well those who read & share her memories Christine relives shopping by candlelight & the redevelopment of the area that began to take shape in Northampton during the 1960s & '70s & the many new practices this brought As Christine faced new challenges while growing up she was always surrounded by the love & support of her close-knit family who provided stability for Christine to grow & test the limits brought about by society with firm footing The end of childhood for Christine went h&-in-hand with Northampton's renaming as a ' New Town' with expansion a new town centre emerging fashions new schools & changes within her family A must-have for residents & visitors to Northampton & those who grew up in the 1960s & '70s Christine brings fond memories to life to be enjoyed by all ...

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A Painted Doom: Number 6 In Series

Teenager Lewis Hoxworthy discovers a disturbing painting in a medieval barn; a discovery which excites archaeologist Neil Watson who is excavating an ancient manor house nearby But when former rock star Jonny Shellmer is found shot through the head in Lewis's father's field and Lewis himself goes missing after contacting a man on the internet Detective Inspector Wesley Peterson and his boss Gerry Heffernan face one of their most intriguing cases yet It seems that the Devon village of Derenham is not only full of resident celebrities seeking the rural idyll but full of secrets ancient and modern Lewis's distraught parents seem to have something to hide Then the mysterious owner of a new age shop is silenced before she can reveal what she knows about Jonny Shellmer Is Jonny's death linked to
Lewis's disappearance? And does Jonny's best known song 'Angel' contain a clue? As Neil Watson uncovers the story of Derenham's medieval past it becomes clear that the Derenham Doom - a painted portrayal of hell and judgement more than half a millennium old - holds the key to the mystery And as events reach a terrifying climax Wesley Peterson has to act swiftly if he is to save a young life

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Teenager Lewis Hoxworthy discovers a disturbing painting in a medieval barn; a discovery which excites archaeologist Neil Watson who is excavating an ancient manor house nearby But when former rock star Jonny Shellmer is found shot through the head in Lewis's father's field & Lewis himself goes missing after contacting a man on the internet Detective Inspector Wesley Peterson & his boss Gerry Heffernan face one of their most intriguing cases yet It seems that the Devon village of Derenham is not only full of resident celebrities seeking the rural idyll but full of secrets ancient & modern Lewis's distraught parents seem to have something to hide Then the mysterious owner of a new age shop is silenced before she can reveal what she knows about Jonny Shellmer Is Jonny's death linked to Lewis's disappearance? & does Jonny's best known song ' Angel' contain a clue? As Neil Watson uncovers the story of Derenham's medieval past it becomes clear that the Derenham Doom
- a painted portrayal of hell & judgement more than half a millennium old
- holds the key to the mystery & as events reach a terrifying climax Wesley Peterson has to act swiftly if he is to save a young life

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