April 16th 2011 sees the 60th anniversary of the mysterious disappearance of the submarine HMS Affray.
Following the real fortunes of seven-year-old Joey Burkinshaw and his family, Alan Gallop recreates the events surrounding the 1838 Husker Pit disaster at Silkstone, Yorkshire - a tragedy which helped lead to better working conditions for miners.
Heathrow is by far the UK's largest and most important airport. This is a highly readable account of the history and expansion of the airport.