Books by W. R. Mitchell

W R Mitchell, MBE, Hon D.Litt, is the author of nearly 200 books, many of which concern the Settle-Carlisle railway. His journalistic career began at the Craven Herald & Pioneer in Skipton, from where he moved to Clapham, the headquarters of The Dalesman, a magazine he was to edit for about three decades. For much of that time he was also editor of Cumbria magazine. In retirement, he raised the imprint Castleberg for a string of books he compiled, mainly about everyday life in the Dales and Lake District. His most recent book, also published by Great Northern, was about Hannah Hauxwell, daleswoman extraordinary. Bill's honorary degree was awarded by the University of Bradford. In 2008, the Outdoor Writers' and Photographers' Guild presented him with their major Golden Eagle award. He was said to be one of the founding fathers of outdoor writing.