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About writewyattuk

This is the online home of author, writer and editor Malcolm Wyatt, who has books on The Jam, Slade and The Clash under his belt and many more writing projects on the go, as well as regularly uploading feature-interviews and reviews right here. These days he's living his best life with his better half in West Cornwall after their three decades together in Lancashire, this Surrey born and bred scribe initially heading north after five years of 500-mile round-trips on the back of a Turkish holiday romance in 1989. Extremely proud of his two grown-up daughters, he's also a foster carer and a dog lover, spending any spare time outside all that catching up with other family and friends, supporting Woking FC, planning adventures and travels, further discovering his adopted county, and seeing as much of this big old world as time allows. He can be contacted at thedayiwasthere@gmail.com and various social media online portals, mostly involving that @writewyattuk handle.

Out of town and out of sorts with the Cardinals

Posted on February 21, 2013 by writewyattuk

IT’S supposed to be a good sign. As we drove down to Kingfield from Lancashire last Saturday morning, Tony Blackburn was playing The Jam as we hit Victoria Way traffic. Some kind of time warp? Almost. It was Pick of … Continue reading →

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From Florence to Porthaven – stories of secrets, self-discovery and survival

Posted on February 14, 2013 by writewyattuk

In which writewyattuk runs the rule over two winning children’s books that prove the future remains bright for traditional adventure stories. Shirley Hughes – Hero on a Bicycle (Walker Books, 2012) Shirley Hughes’ first novel – at the age of 85 – … Continue reading →

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Dial M for Madnifico

Posted on January 30, 2013 by writewyattuk

In a musical age seemingly over-populated by tribute bands and TV talent show cover versions, Madness have no need for one or the other, and remain as sweet on the ear as when they were still wearing … erm, baggy … Continue reading →

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All that way for nothing? Not necessarily

Posted on January 30, 2013 by writewyattuk

SPARE a thought for Ashington AFC, dumped out of the FA Vase last Saturday after an ultimately unsuccessful 702 mile round-trip to the Cornish moors. On a weekend when so many gargantuan efforts by fans and club officials came to … Continue reading →

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Tweeting at the match? What’s the world coming to?

Posted on January 30, 2013 by writewyattuk

A RECENT story on the Evo-Stik Northern Premier League website (well, it was rather a slow day in non-league football circles at the time) suggested FC United of Manchester are riding high in a ‘prestigious’ league table of the world’s … Continue reading →

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Introducing The Sha La La’s

Posted on January 20, 2013 by writewyattuk

HOT on the heels of the year Bradley Wiggins helped put Mod and 6Ts style back on the international stage, it’s nice to know there are a few bands out there determined to add a new spin and twist to … Continue reading →

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Rambling on … after all these years

Posted on January 16, 2013 by writewyattuk

My Dad was only on the railways for eight years, but that 1953/61 spell as loco cleaner then fireman meant so much to him, and despite his following three decades as a postman, he never lost his love for steam. … Continue reading →

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Will the last one out please switch off the turntable?

Posted on January 15, 2013 by writewyattuk

So, another high-profile retailer is in administration, possibly on its way out to pasture after all those years on the high street. HMV. And this time it’s one that formed an important part of my past. It takes me back to … Continue reading →

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Inspector Rebus’ 25-year rocky odyssey

Posted on January 7, 2013 by writewyattuk

In which writewyattuk runs the rule over Standing in Another Man’s Grave, the latest bestseller from acclaimed Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin. There was a lot of expectation about Ian Rankin’s latest Rebus novel, with plenty of pre-publicity thanks to … Continue reading →

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Josh and Phil playing the fame game

Posted on January 6, 2013 by writewyattuk

At the school just down the road from me, it seems barely a few weeks go by before talk of another visit from a famous ex-pupil. In this case I’m name-checking Manchester United and England star Phil Jones, a regular … Continue reading →

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