Paul Hurrell, who many of you may know grew up in Carlton Grove in Woodhouse (now demolished) and Meanwood, Farm Hill (the white houses). He attended two local schools – Bentley Lane infant and junior school, followed by Stainbeck High School. Leaving school in 1976. And, proving that it’s never too late for anything has published two books with Blossom Spring Publishing!
“My life growing up in Meanwood was full of joy and laughter. I was always playing outside on the ridge or playing football in the streets. My home life was good even though we didn’t have much, and money was always in short supply. Sometimes my tea would be brown sauce on bread and that was it. A posh tea for me was fish fingers and beans.
Around 1975 I began to get into trouble at school and at home. I got the cane for smoking, and a police caution for helping rob a cigarette machine – I didn’t even smoke!
I was unemployed, a Leeds United fan and into punk rock. The future was looking bleak.”
Paul Hurrell
Paul Hurrell, who many of you may know grew up in Carlton Grove in Woodhouse (now demolished) and Meanwood, Farm Hill (the white houses). He attended two local schools – Bentley Lane infant and junior school, followed by Stainbeck High School. Leaving school in 1976. And, proving that it’s never too late for anything has published two books with Blossom Spring Publishing!
All this changed on March 2nd 1977. The day Paul met his wife, Beverley. She changed his way of thinking for the better.
Still together, Paul and Beverley have two children and three grandchildren, who bring them great joy.
After 22 years working for Leeds City Council, Paul retired, providing the freedom and the time to spend on writing.
“What’s in my Fridge” tells the story of Terry, a 10-year-old boy who is bullied due to his weight. He goes to the fridge to get his packed lunch box for school and is pulled inside the fridge and on a magical journey where he meets strange and helpful creatures.
“In My Toaster” tells the story of Tracey, Terrys younger sister, she is feeling very lonely. One morning she is putting her slices of bread into the toaster for breakfast, but instead of the bread going into the toaster Tracey is pulled inside!
The third book “My Picnic Basket“, published 12th October 2023
The Birdsall family are enjoying some quality time together with fun days out to the seaside and more. But when they return home from a picnic, they receive an unexpected visit. Terry and Tracey go on a magical adventure, working together on a race against time to get to the Memory Tree before the Grayling does!
Paul was recently delighted to receive a letter from the Princess of Wales relating to “In My Toaster”.
All three of Paul Hurrell’s books are available from Amazon, Philip Howard Books (Street Lane), Meanwood Hardware and Moustache (Meanwood).
