Welcome to Cranford Tails!

Knutsford is a beautiful place to live and to visit. It has a rich history which should be accessible to children and adults. Cranford Tails aims to do this through short stories illustrated with delightful characters.

Told through endearing illustrations, rhyme and lively prose Cranford Tails promotes the rich heritage of past times in 

Knutsford.

Cranford Tails also commemorates important cultural projects such as the Egerton School link in Kenya.

All the tales are written and illustrated by Tim Claydon-Butler.

To see more illustrations head over to The Butlers Pen - there you can see more examples of illustrations that might suit your project.

POLLY'S BROLLY

New for 2023!

Published on Cranford Tails, but A story unrelated to Knutsford's history, Polly's Brolly explores the challenges of Polly, a parrot who hates the rain!

Click "Learn More".

Highwayman Higgins
Canute
A Tail of Two Schools
Rogue Mr Hickson