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I grew up in Rochdale and will always be a Lancashire lad. These are a selection of photos from Rochdale and the surrounding areas, that I mention in the book. Each has been a part of my life, and if you are from or lived in Rochdale you may recognise. If you are reading the book from another part of the world, I hope these images help provide a visual reference to the places I mention.
The author leaves work to head to America
Authors own collection
The author leaves work to head to America
Authors own collection
Parker Mountain Scout summer camp
Authors own collection
Parker Mountain Scout summer camp
Authors own collection
The author as a fortune teller at Parker Mountain Scout summer camp
Authors own collection
The author @ Parker Mountain Scout summer camp
Authors own collection
Staff chilling out at Parker Mountain Scout summer camp
Authors own collection
The author receiving the Chris Coine award @ Parker Mountain Scout summer camp
Authors own collection
The Dodge Diplomat we bought for $200, using it to drive the length of America
Authors own collection
The green goddess
Authors own collection
97.5 WOKQ Radio, a Townsquare Media station, plays the best country music in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Authors own collection
The author driving the green goddess, windows open as we had no aircon!
Authors own collection
Providing the author with the ability to buy beer while in America
Authors own collection
The international driving licence
Authors own collection
The author on top of the twin towers
Photo courtesy of Linzi Nelson
The author and has old boss Linzi from Rochdale, who also left to work in America as an au pair, on top of the twin towers
Photo courtesy of Linzi Nelson
Hustling the crowd queuing for the Staten Island Ferry
Photo courtesy of Linzi Nelson
The author was asked to lend a hand in the street performance
Photo courtesy of Linzi Nelson
The Statue of Liberty’s right hand holds a copper torch covered in 24k gold leaf, representing enlightenment.
Photo courtesy of Linzi Nelson
The author snapped picture looking over towards the twin towers
Photo courtesy of Linzi Nelson