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Tag Archives: childhood
Derbyshire cotton mills
A visit to the Derwent Valley in Derbyshire is a chance to see some of the most important sites in the early Industrial Revolution. Less well known than Manchester, this area was arguably more important for the development of cotton … Continue reading
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Tagged child labour, childhood, cotton spinning, Derbyshire, Derwent Valley Mills, industrial revolution
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The Great British Sailor Suit
Sailor suits for little boys were the first democratic fashion – easy to make and easy to wear, with no stiff collars or fussy fastenings. They were mass-produced in British factories from 1870 onwards, and became the default outfit for … Continue reading
The Songs of Milne on Radio 4
I was interviewed by the pianist John Kember for a Radio 4 programme (aired 19 June 2012) about the songs made from AA Milne’s children’s verses by the composer Harold Fraser-Simpson. This was a thought-provoking exercise which got me pondering how … Continue reading
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Tagged childhood, Christopher Robin, Fraser-Simpson, Milne, Radio 4, song
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