Phil Page is a part-time English lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University and a working professional photographer. He is a volunteer at Stockport Image Library and has participated in exhibitions at The Heaton's Library. He has lived in Heaton Mersey for 30 years. Phil has been working with co-author Ian on several writing and photographic projects since 2005. After teaching in Manchester, and working as tutors for Manchester Metropolitan University, they set up a successful photography business and eventually embarked on writing local history books for Amberley. Both have lived and worked in Greater Manchester for over 35 years.