This tale traces a child’s family history from the first millennium to the present day. The subject’s beginnings were perfectly normal, but changed when the outside world was let in - to become fractured and disturbed. To accommodate an industrial revolution he retreated to take stock. Trade Union militancy shaped his world and continued to do so throughout his industrial career. Relying on his artistry he survived the unrest - until that too faltered, caught on – to take off again. The women in his life: provided a seat belt for life’s uneven ride, exposed human frailty, and offered a stony path that eventually lead to a period of calm. Thankfully, the first provided enough strength and energy to bear the latter; which makes this book a chronicle of good over bad. How it all ends though is not too clear…! The mirror reflects a mix of pictures, mostly of fun and laughter.