D.W. Bradley
William Bradley's Handcart, is the first novel written by the author D W Bradley. A historical fiction, based on the early life of William Bradley, the author's great Grandfather.
"William Bradley, the grandson of a successful Yorkshire businessman, is determined to make his mark on the world. Spurred on by the ambition to carve out a promising future for himself and his family, William defies tradition and succeeds against the odds."
Prologue
A Meeting of Minds
Yarm: 24th April 1764
Michael Bradley was pleased to find a seat in the new house at Yarm. He had watched the octagonal building rise from the ground for over a year. In his opinion, it was the newest and grandest building in Yarm. He was proud of the part that he had played in its construction. Although he was not responsible for the design, he had dressed the stone and his hands had built his place of worship. It was “his” church. Others could take credit for drawing up the plans, raising the money and promoting the cause but he and some of his contemporaries had made it. He was eighteen years of age and felt that he had done something worthwhile for the community.