book, Nellie's Book, about the early life of his mother was published in 2006. Foote Wood has written several more books, including When I'm Sixty-Four (1,001 things to do at 60+), and a guide to the 56 remaining seaside pleasure piers in Britain, Walking Over the Waves. Works Victoria Wood Comedy Genius – Her Life and Work, Published by The Memoir Club, 07552086888, Baghdad Trucker: Adventures of a Truck Driver, with Kevin Noble (co-author), Northern Writers (2006), Basil's Boys – Student Memories of Henderson Hall, Northern Writers (2010), Bishop Auckland in old picture postcards, European Library (1985), Discover Weardale, Allendale, S. Tynedale : the tourist and holiday guide to the area, Barnard Castle (1981), Kings of amateur soccer : the official centenary history of Bishop Auckland F.C., North Press (1985), Life of Brian in black & white : fifty years following Newcastle United, with Brian Hall (co-author), Northern Writers (2007), London squares : Green gems, hidden spaces, with Frances Foote Wood (co-author), Northern Writers (2010), My great British pier trip : 66 seaside piers in 21 days, Northern Writers (2008), Nellie's book : the early life of Victoria Wood's mother, with Nellie Wood (co-author), The History Press (2006), Proud to be a Geordie: The Life & Legacy of Jack Fawcett, Dysart Associates (2007) T Dan Smith "Voice of the North" Downfall of a Visionary: The Life of the North-East's Most Charismatic Champion, Northern Writers (2010), Tales from the council chamber: Amusing Real-life Anecdotes, with Olive Brown, MBE (co-author), Northern Writers (2009), Tindale Towers: New Art Deco Mansion – How Mike Keen's Dream Home Was Planned, Designed and Built 2005–2007, Northern Writers (2008), The Derwentside Story: Derwentside District Council – 35 Years Serving the People, Northern Writers (2009), Walking Over the Waves: Quintessential British Seaside Piers, Whittles Publishing (2008), When I'm Sixty Four: 1001 Things to Do at 60+, Capall Bann Publishing (2007), References "Book commemorates council's history." Europe Intelligence Wire 16 March 2009. General OneFile. Retrieved 17 October 2012. GALE|A195743082 (review of The Derwentside Story) "Bestseller reveals the hidden history of authority." Europe Intelligence Wire 1 April 2009. General OneFile. Retrieved 17 October 2012. GALE|A196958199 (review of The Derwentside Story) "Baghdad Trucker." Evening Telegraph [Derby], 19 May 2007. 18, Newspaper Source Plus, EBSCO. Retrieved 17 October 2012. (review of Baghdad Trucker) "Author talks about pier." Evening Post [South Wales], 13 June 2008. 10, Newspaper Source Plus, EBSCO. Retrieved 17 October