A poem about those who plied the illegal game hunting trade in the old days...
My Grandad’s Poetry 12 – The Marston Poacher
My Grandads’ Poetry 11: The Canal
In this poem, my grandad speaks of the canals around where we live and those who once plied their trade upon it.
My Grandads’ Poetry 10: Life
In which my Grandad discusses life, happiness and... canal boats!
My Grandad’s Poetry 9 – My Life
This poem is quite a personal piece from my grandad, talking about his philosophy on life and death.
My Grandad’s Poetry 8 – The Rock Mines
This poem talks about Northwich's famous mining industry and how it's workers lived back then.
My Grandad’s Poetry 7 – The Salt Works
This piece is about the Lion Salt Works in Marston village, right next to my grandparent's home!
My Grandad’s Poetry 6 – A Job of Work
This piece is about a grave digger that my grandad befriended as a youth.
Craig Rathbone - Writer 