Bennett, (Enoch) Arnold (1867-1931)

"In front, on a little hill in the vast valley, was spread out the Indian-red architecture of Bursley - tall chimneys and rounded ovens, schools, the new scarlet market, the high spire of the evangelical church……the crimson chapels, and rows of little red houses with amber chimney pots, and the gold angel of the Town Hall topping the whole. 

The sedate reddish browns and reds of the composition all netted in flowing scarves of smoke, harmonised exquisitely with the chill blues of the chequered sky. Beauty was achieved, and none saw it".

Clayhanger 1910

Bennett's Five Towns Books [click the book for more].....

A Man from the North 1898 Anna of the Five towns 1902   Tales of the Five Towns - short stories - 1905   The Grim Smile of the  Five Towns - short stories - 1907   The Old Wives' Tale 1908   Clayhanger 1910    The Card 1911  Hilda Lessways 1911  The Matador of the  Five Towns - short stories - 1912   These Twain 1916  The Roll Call 1918  Text from the books from Project Gutenberg. Synopis sources includes Amazon.co.uk and Wikipedia