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Whitworth On ... 40 years of Sheffield laughter

‘Whitworth On’ compiled by James Whitworth is a collection of the popular works of his father, Ralph Whitworth who amused readers of Sheffield newspapers for more than 40 years with his cartoons depicting and parodying current events.

This book is a chance to re-visit the satirical captions and sketches that had readers of the Sheffield Star and Telegraph laughing for more than four decades.

This collection comprises Whitworth’s most memorable cartoons covering everything from the student games and the plight of Sheffield’s football teams to potholes and unemployment.

His satirical eye looked at national concerns such as prime ministers and the economy and also focused on local Sheffield issues, from the serious to the absurd. This book is a humorous and nostalgic stroll down memory lane for both those who remember the Whitworth cartoons and those discovering his work for the first time,

This collection encapsulates the best of Whitworth’s work from sharp political satire to groan worthy puns and everything in between, showing how Whitworth was able to capture the mood of the day within one small caption and cartoon.

The cartoons cast a parodying eye on everything from poll tax and football, to the development of Meadowhall and the Supertram.