This book by Roni Wilkinson is a very useful overview of all of these local stories and acts a one stop reference point, from which you can subsequently delve deeper via other histories into the stories of these Battalions. 
The memory of the Pals, whether they are from Accrington, Barnsley, Salford or Hull, or so many other towns and cities, are still part of our national consciousness today This book tells the story of these battalions, and in turn brings to the readers attention their patriotism which resulted in such loss.

Jon Sandison, Freelance

It is expected that any account of War will raise emotions. The writer has gone beyond the tragedy by seeing into the effects and the mark on social history. An excellent read.

Amazon Reviewer

I have always been fascinated by WW1 and the slaughter of the battlefields. This book shows the amazing bravery of the Tommy and the incredible battles they fought. A very interesting read that bears out the adage of ' Lions led by donkeys'.

Amazon Reviewer

This excellent volume, written by an author with over 50 years publishing experience and editorship of the famous Battleground Europe series, sets the scene and then covers everything the reader and researcher wants to learn - from the efforts to raise the battalions, through to equipping and training them and then the lead up to the actual battles in which they fought and the events thereafter. There are some very nice black and white photographs (including superb aerial views), which are in turn supported with maps and other photos featuring unit badges and formations signs. With the detailed Order of Battle also included, this makes a very useful volume that will be of interest to any Great War enthusiast, military or family historian and both badge and medal collectors alike.

Roll of Honour, Michael D. Booker

By the end of January 1915, the four Liverpool pals battalions began training together as a brigade.

Britain at War

The image of the ill-fated Pals battalions getting slaughtered on the Somme has become part of our British psyche. This book covers the history of the Pals battalions who fought there, covering the events which led to the formation of the Pals and the raising, training and service of each of them. It also examines the devastating impact their losses had on local families when so few came home. Well written and well illustrated throughout.
A worthwhile tribute. 9/10

The Great War Magazine, May 2012