Voices of Leigh-on-Sea by Judith Williams
This book comprises the memories of more than fifty people who lived and worked in Leigh between 1914 and 1960. They have personally witnessed its transformation from a small fishing village into a bustling commuter town. However, here is the evidence that these now respectable ladies and gentlemen were, in fact, the children who roller skated down Church Hill, rode runaway donkeys, fell into Prittle Brook and flooded the headmistress’s study. They are also the people who were wage earners at fourteen and air-raid wardens at twenty. They went to war for their country, answered the call for help at Dunkirk, and supported soldiers before D-Day. Individually, these stories are interesting; together they create a fascinating picture of a Leigh that has long gone.
Judith Williams was a community columnist for local newspapers, which sparked her interest in the history of Essex. She went on to write six history books about Essex and trained as a tutor of English and History, working in adult education. Judith is involved in maintaining the Shoeburyness Military Archives and in a heritage center project for the historic Shoeburyness area, and is also the Membership Secretary for the Southend branch of Friends of Essex Churches. She lives in Southend.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780752459387 |
| ISBN 10 | 0752459384 |
| Title | Voices of Leigh-on-Sea |
| Author | Judith Williams |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | The History Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2012-04-01 |
| Number of pages | 128 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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