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An
absorbing account of nine generations of a Midland family, this carefully
researched book by Peter Mimms traces the history of the family members
from the time of the Civil War to the 1930's. The family's story is reconstructed
from Parish maps and registers, Poor Law records, Parliamentary papers,
Board school logs and family reminiscences. This book is illustrated with
twenty specially commissioned line drawings by Audrey Appleby which include
Rick burning, a public execution, The Thames on fire and a Bermondsey
corner shop - all of which give an indication of the wide ranging topics
covered in the book. |
