Antony J Bell

Antony J. Bell is a historical fiction author whose work is deeply rooted in the history and soil of the North of England. Raised in a working-class Yorkshire family, he has always been drawn to the quiet, untold stories of ordinary people caught n the sweep of extraordinary events.

His debut novel, A Penny a Shell, is a personal tribute born from a piece of his own family history: the story of his great-grandmother, who was one of the thirty-five women killed in the catastrophic Barnbow munitions factory explosion of 1916.

Driven by this deep personal connection, Antony combines meticulous historical research with empathetic storytelling. He seeks to honor the courage, sacrifice, and fierce solidarity of the women on the WWI home front-giving a voice to those who were silenced by history.

Antony lives in Yorkshire with his family and is dedicated to uncovering the stories that have been forgotten.