On Monday September 29th 2008, Gervase Phinn launched his book 'All Our Yesterdays' at Borders Bookshop in York. Published by 'Dalesman - Yorkshire's Favourite Magazine'.

above - Gervase Phinn with Kerry Robinson of the Goole Bookshop
© David Robinson

Contributors to his book were invited and were entertained to a talk by Gervase and had the opportunity to have their book copies signed by the author.

George Sweeting meets Gervase.

above & below - Gervase with one of his many young fans - Jack with his Mum.

above - Gervase with John Chippendale, and below with Hazel Mary Martell.

Hazel has contributed to 'All our Yesterdays' and is herself an author. having written 'The Dreamchasers', Cloughfold, The Romany & The Bradleys of Bookroyd.
visit Hazel's website at www.hazelmarymartell.co.uk

above - Gervase points to a school photo in which he can be seen not only sporting a smart tie but also a rose in his lapel which his mother thought a good idea for the traditional class photo.

Gervase entertains his audience with tales of childhood and his wonderful parents, teaching and how he had a lucky break on TV with Esther Rantzen.

Gervase is delighted to meet Geraldine who is involved in the charity 'Hurdles' who work with Special Needs pupils.

photos by Phil Sootheran, Editorial Designer,
Country Publications Ltd & Richard Benson