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In 1973-74, Britain was in meltdown. The Arab-Israeli War had sent energy prices soaring. Petrol was scarce. Offices were limited to a temperature of 17C and power cuts were frequent. A three-day working week came in as inflation took hold and miners and other workers went on strike. The northern…
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I’m proud to be from the north of England, but it remains a contested place, one built on conflict with both itself and those who hold power in government.
I particularly loved this book because although it’s nominally about football, it’s much more interested in exploring a small town at a particular point in time, an approach that I found gave me real insight into present-day struggles, and by extension, it shines a light on my own city.
I very much closed this book feeling that as well as being entertained, I’d learned something important about the value of community…
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