Literature
This section is intended to contain extracts from old books, publications, etc. that pertain to Walthamstow's life.
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Harold H. Walker: "Mainly Memories - High Street (1920s)" - Barrows, street market & supermen...
Harold H. Walker: "Mainly Memories - An imaginary stroll in 1912" - Shops, people & facts...
Dennis J. Penfold: "A Blast from the Past - How it used to be " - short poem on High Street...
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Two more chapters of Alan Wills' book:
Alan Wills has recently wrote a book, which shall be soon in book stores: He has very kindly given us permission to post some chapters on this site.2 Sep 2010 - From Daniel: Alan Wills has kindly sent in (and permitted to post) Chapter 2 & 3 of his book.
Detective's Note: Could this be the Miss Babcock (real name Jean Paddock) mentioned by Alan Wills?
Miss Jean Paddock with the girls in the Jym (back row, centre)
Ms Jean Paddock (first left) with other teachers.
Alan Wills: "Cockneys Aren't So Tough" Chapter 1 (with short biographical notes) "
Alan Wills: "Cockneys Aren't So Tough" Chapter 2"
Alan Wills: "Cockneys Aren't So Tough" Chapter 3" ...
Alan Wills: "Cockneys Aren't So Tough" Chapter 4" ...** Last in! **
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