Foster, a young boy with a vivid imagination, navigates the challenges of communicating his needs to his parents while recounting his adventures. His best friend, a teddy bear named Shane, often leads him into mischief. Foster's overbearing yet loving sister, Kala, frequently involves him in tea parties and dress-up games. Despite his desire to assist his family, his well-intentioned efforts often miss the mark, adding to the humor and heart of his story.
In November 1643 eight hundred Royalist cavalry and foot soldiers led by Sir Francis Mackworth attempted to seize the small West Riding town of Heptonstall from the occupying Parliamentary forces. Although they were driven back after a bloody night battle, several weeks later the Royalists returned in greater numbers, sacking the town, burning the houses and taking the livestock. The wool trade was destroyed for a generation. Plague followed.
Comrades Come Rally is a history of the Communist Party in Manchester revealed through the lives of rank and file members, through the struggle against mass unemployment, the fight against fascism in Britain and in Spain, to the election of the 1945 Labour government. It is the story of individuals, remarkable men and women, who changed the fortunes of the labour movement between the Hunger Marches and the Atlee Labour Government. 'Entertaining, informative and hugely moving.' Andy Croft, author of After the Party: Life since the CPGB.