Bücher von Alan Vowles

'Til 'Y'uv 'erd The Owls'. So the saying goes - in the quaint and historically rich Somerset village of Pill.Tucked away at the mouth of the river Avon, Pill is home to a small, dedicated group of volunteers who have kept alive a Christmas tradition for over a century! Through peace and war, storm and blizzard, and dressed in Dickensian costumes, the Owls of Pill have gone out in December to sing carols, raise money for charity and bring the true spirit of Christmas to so many.This book is written as a celebration of 100 years of the Owls of Pill and a testimony to those hardy souls who have served and those who are still serving.A joyful book, it will leave you with the comforting feeling that, in a fast-changing world, there is still something as admirable and constant as the Owls of Pill'

As an amateur cartoonist, a career in the Navy was certainly fertile ground for my imagination.This book contains several different series of cartoons that I drew in 1988/89 and were based on my personal observations. Some instances portrayed are true, some are what the 'matelot' wished had happened and some are just examples of my mind wandering off into 'fantasy land' nearly 30 years ago whilst bored at sea.

'When the whistle stops' is the first collection of biographies, stories, facts and photos produced as a result of two years exploring the dusty old boxes and long forgotten files that make up the history of Avon and Somerset Constabulary.Supported by 83 photographs and drawings - many of which have never been published before - you will find stories of bravery, bereavement, humour, intrigue and love. With direct quotes from original statements and old handwritten poems about life on the beat this is a novel collection this is a 'must have' for anyone with an interest in history, policing or great true stories.With stories dating from 1836 to the 1970s there is something for everyone in what is a celebration of the rich history of policing in the West Country.

The Inspector walked very slowly and in a dignified manner up to the window of a car that was indicating left whilst using a hand signal to turn right. "Excuse me, Madam, but did you know that your vehicle is about to divide in two?" "Yes it appears that the nearside of your vehicle is about to turn left whereas the offside is about to turn right. " This is just one of the many amusing, sad, happy, tragic and fascinating observations of Special Constable Dorrinton as he patrolled the streets of Bristol throughout World War Two. His unique eyewitness account describes a city suffering unimaginable tragedy and yet persevering and attempting to continue a 'normal' life. Forty years after these monumental events Dorry sat down and wrote out his story before sending it to Avon and Somerset Constabulary in the anticipation that they may find a use for it.A further thirty years later it was rediscovered in the Bristol City Archives and now, at last, Dorry's story is published for all to share and enjoy.

'Wilfred Dolby Fuller V.C. was a hero of his time. A son, a husband, a father, a miner, a Grenadier Guard and a Police Officer. Never previously published as a full story, Wilfred's biography is a tale of supreme gallantry and hardship following him from his time in the 'pits' to his untimely end and beyond. Share with Wilfred his surprise at winning the Victoria Cross after his brave actions at the battle of Neuve Chapelle and the public adoration that he experienced on his homecoming. Follow him through his career as a 'Bobby on the beat' in the 1920s and 30s, before reading of his legacy which stretches from Mansfield to Somerset. Using previously unpublished records and photographs from the archives of Avon and Somerset Constabulary with assistance from the Guards Museum in London, this is a unique insight into a man whose sacrifice will always be remembered'The book, has a forward by the Chief Constable, Andy Marsh and the Lt Colonel Commanding First Battalion Grenadier Guards