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Barlow Book Fair leaflets – local news

Posted on February 15, 2023April 24, 2023 by admin

Promotional leaflets for the Barlow Book Fair 2023 use both sides this year. The back of the leaflet includes a list of the 2023 TLHS talks held at Harwood Methodist Church in…

Turton Local History Society (TLHS)

Posted on February 8, 2023February 15, 2023 by admin

dmscollectables take a keen interest the in local history of Turton, Bolton, and Lancashire in general. TLHS welcomes new members to our meetings which are held at Harwood Methodist Church in Bolton….

Barlow Book Fair Saturday June 17th 2023

Posted on February 6, 2023February 13, 2023 by admin

Edgworth’s next book fair will be held at the The Barlow on Saturday June 17th June 2023. Book dealers from around Lancashire and the Manchester area will be attending and offering for…

‘Liverpool’

Posted on February 6, 2023February 13, 2023 by admin

‘Liverpool’, a new novel by Ged Melia. Publication is expected during spring 2023.

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Book fairs are held throughout the year at various locations in the North West. More information on dates and venues for these fairs may be found elsewhere on this website. The Barlow Book Fair, held in Edgworth, is a member of the North West Book Fairs collective.

Books, ephemera & collectables

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Novels

Novels written by Ged Melia are available on Amazon, other online book retailers, and in some independent bookshops. Further background detail on the stories and themes within these novels may be found within this website.  

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