The Elliotts of Birtley

Pete Wood

The Elliotts of Birtley have their feet rooted in coal, their backbone in politics and their hearts in their songs. The family’s history reflects the hardships of many mining families in the Durham coalfield. In many ways they are unique; in their character, their convictions and in the heritage of their songs.

In this book Pete Wood attempts to examine and identify the unique nature of this family which has had such an impact on the Folk Revival for the last fifty years.

Published Herron Publishing 2008