Growing up in Edwardian London: Maude’s Memories

This is an unusual and charming book; a first-hand account of growing up in Edwardian London.

In 1962, when she was 70, Maude Barker wrote down memories of her early life for her grandchildren:

• The daily life of a comfortable working-class family in Brixton and Peckham is brought to life
• Visits to the Crystal Palace and the seaside are described with relish
• The effect of the First World War on the lives of ordinary Londoners is shown
• The growing independence of women is reflected in Maude’s experiences of working as a typist in the City.

All enhanced by the sketches Maude made.