Tag: Jeremy Wilson
Beryl – wonder woman on two wheels
Jeremy Wilson’s Beryl: In Search of Britain’s Greatest Athlete (Profile Books) chronicles the life and pursuits of Britain’s foremost female cyclist, Beryl Burton (1937–1996). The book won the William Hill Sports Book of the Year Award 2022 and the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year 2023. It also ranks highly amongst the best sport books that our reviewer, Russell Holden has read for some time. His review includes Maxine Peake’s 2012 play Beryl: A Love Story on Two Wheels, adding extra dimensions to Burton’s complex personality.