Arnold Kellett Knaresborough Author

Dr Kellett's study of Mother Shipton entitled "Mother Shipton - Witch and Prophetess" (2002), is the first ever serious study of Mother Shipton by a historian. The fascinating facts behind the fiction.

The book is published by George Mann Books, ISBN 0 7041 0402 4

King James's School, Knaresborough: 1616 - 2003
Published in 2003 to commemorate the 400^th anniversary of the accession of King James to the throne of England.
The absorbing story of one of Yorkshire's oldest schools, founded in 1616 by James I, in the very area associated with Guy Fawkes, the man who had planned to destroy him.
From the days when boys had to talk only in Latin and bring their own bows and arrows to school, to the contemporary comprehensive, with its advanced computerisation, here is an account of a remarkable evolution.
This entertaining book, with its touches of humour, is full of facts, figures, anecdotes and pictures, many in colour. Capturing the atmosphere and traditions of King James's School, it will have a wide appeal, but especially to past and present pupils and their families.

Historic Knaresborough (1991) A concise and authoritative survey of the town's rich history, lavishly illustrated both by rare prints and colour photographs. Hbk 1 870071 66 2 Pbk 1 870071 59X (Dalesman Publishing) Basic Broad Yorkshire (1992) A guide to traditional Yorkshire dialect, covering grammar, idioms and oddities, as well as a selection of typical prose and verse. 'A positive Bible for the visitor to Yorkshire'. (Radio York) Pbk 1 870071 82 (Dalesman Publishing)
The Yorkshire Dictionary of Dialect, Tradition and Folklore (1994) The first reference book of its kind to cover Yorkshire's linguistic and cultural heritage, this lively yet well-researched book contains 3,000 entries and 130 specially-drawn illustrations by Peter Kearney. It includes not only dialect words and expressions, but also traditions and customs of every kind, from Pomfret Cakes to Yorkshire Pudding, from Guy Fawkes to the Cottingley Fairies, from cuddy-wifters to the game of knur and spell. Pbk 1 85825 016 1 Hbk 185825 017X (Dalesman Publishing) Revised edition: 2002, with 150 new entries
Eee by Gum, Lord! (1996) A version of the Gospels, retold in West Riding Dialect. With touches of humour and humanity this is a serious attempt to bring out the meaning of familiar passages - in a down-to-earth language equivalent to that used by the fishermen and countryfolk of Galilee. A selection read by the author is also available on audio-cassette. Hbk 1 85825 069 2 Pbk 1 85825 065 X Cassette 1 85825 0730 (Dalesman Publishing) On Ilkla Mooar Baht 'At The first-ever book about Yorkshire's world-famous anthem. The story of the song is presented in the context of Ilkley Moor itself, the hymn-singing Methodists and the dialect speakers of the industrial West Riding. The song's origins and mythology are discussed and intriguing links with Shakespeare, Darwin and Rossini shown. Hbk 1 85825 109 5 £11.95 Pbk 1 85825 108 7 £7.95 (Dalesman Publishing)
..and for Christmas: Kellett's Christmas A hundred poems, all on the subject of Christmas. You are invited to take a fresh look at 'the vast international bean-feast' - lively commentary in a hundred varied pieces of verse - light and humorous as well as deep and serious.Royalties from this book will go to the Methodist Relief and Development Fund. Price £5.50 + p&p Published by Methodist Publishing House, 20 Ivatt Way, Peterborough PE3 7PG tel 01733 332202