Hunter Davies

In this behind-the-scenes look at the most famous musical group in history, Hunter Davies gives the complete story of the Beatles. As the only authorized biographer, Davies had full access to the Fab Four as well as their help and encouragement. He spent eighteen months with them when they were at the peak of their musical genius and at the pinnacle of their popularity, and he remained friends with each of the members as they went their separate ways....

This is a poignant, and very personal childhood memoir of growing up in Cumbria during the Second World War and into the 1950s.

Hunter Davies' childhood lived amongst the post-war dirt and grime of Carlisle was immediately hailed as a classic memoir from one of Britain's foremost columnists of the past half century. 'The Co-op's Got Bananas!' left our protagonist at the cusp of working for one of the world's greatest newspapers - The Sunday Times. In this much-anticipated sequel, Hunter now looks back across five decades of successful writing to reflect on his colourful memories...

Hunter Davies selects 20 of his and Wainwright's favourite mountains, and introduces them to the reader, with an account of how they came to be chosen. Giving background and context to Wainwright's own accouts which are reproduced from the original artwork, this is an ideal text for a first-time visitor.

The 800 acres of Hampstead Heath lie just four miles from central London. And yet unlike the manicured inner-city parks, it feels like the countryside: it has hills and lakes, wild spots and tame spots. You can spend three hours walking round it - and only ever cross one road. Hunter Davies has lived within a stone's throw of Hampstead Heath for nearly 60 years and has walked on it nearly every day of his London life. In this book, he records his...

If you've never seen an Eddie Stobart truck, you've never driven down a British motorway. This is the story of a multi-million pound business that spawned a middle-class motorway game.

Driven by his own passion for collecting, Hunter Davies has packed his note pad and set off in search of Britain's maddest museums. As he explores these hidden gems he soon discovers that they are everywhere and that they celebrate just about everything, from lawnmowers in Southport to pencils in Keswick.

Hunter Davies looks back at a hundred years of economising - in words, leaflets, illustrations and posters - as they were applied to food, children, health, clothing, the home, money and savings. All are part of social history, and some could prove very handy in today's economic climate.

Hunter Davies, who has spent every summer in the Lake District for nearly half a century, takes the reader on an engaging, informative and affectionate tour of the lakes, fells, traditions, denizens and history of England's most popular tourist destination.