"Sentinels of the Wear" was given great acclaim by reviewers in the press. This is what some of them said:

".....  thoroughly researched  .....  a genuine history  .....  some really cracking tales  .....  beautifully produced  .....  to be heartily recommended."
[Sunderland Echo]

"The word excellent has been used before in these reviews  .....  it can safely be used about this  ....  history."
[The Police History Society Newsletter]

".....  a fascinating glimpse into the lives and work of the River Wear Watch."
[The Journal]

".......  a forgotten piece of the North East's maritime legacy."
[Shields Gazette]

"Once I started reading this book, I could not put it down. I can but highly recommend it to you for your enjoyment."
[North Eastern Police History Society Journal]

".....  illustrated with a superb collection with black & white photographs, most previously unpublished.  .....  easy to read and highly recommended."
[Fairplay - The International Shipping Weekly]

".....  the definitive history of the coppers who have guarded the Wear."
[Evening Chronicle]
SENTINELS of the WEAR

THE RIVER WEAR WATCH

A History of Sunderland's River Police and Fireboats