Sue has lived in Hadfield and Glossop all of her life. She attended schools in Hadfield, Manchester and Glossop, later studying at Ashton College of Art and Technology. She has an interest in anything creative and many hobbies and pastimes including collecting old topographical photographs – many of which are used in this book. Sue has had a career with the Derbyshire Constabulary and is now semi-retired and employed part- time by a large supermarket in the town.