The Residents of Romiley Road
Out now!
Quotes from Readers
"a novel and refreshing approach which brings out the human aspect"
"fascinating to learn how the people of 1871 lived (or sadly died) at the time"
When I began this project on 15th June 2024 I had no idea if I would be able to research enough information to create a whole book about the street. I had no idea if I would be capable of collating all of the data. I had no idea if my writing skills would be sufficient to do the book justice.
It has been a mammoth task but one that I have relished throughout. Telling the stories of these largely unknown people has been such a joy and although I don't doubt that there are people better qualified for the task, I feel I have done a solid job.
The book is now complete and available to buy from the usual places but also through the link above.
The book centres on around 30 of the 83 households that I researched, sharing the residents' happiest and saddest moments. The context of Romiley in the Victorian Era is also explored, covering parts of daily life such as Friendly Societies, where so many of the men found camaraderie as well as financial support, and the importance of the public houses. I hope that you will enjoy immersing yourself in their lives as much as I did.
If you would like to learn more details about the residents, I have made over 100 videos using the hashtag #romileyroad mostly on TikTok. Whilst some of the videos focus on individuals, most cover wider topics at the time. And in one I attempt to do the Romiley accent from the 1870s...