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Suburban Boy chronicles the childhood of Adrian Bristow, who was raised on Herbert Road in the 1930s South‑East London. The narrative captures the texture of a growing‑up in a lower‑middle‑class family during a period of rising standards of living, expanding home ownership and increasing social mobility. The book reflects a socio‑historical context of respect for authority and a strong consciousness of nation and empire. Bristow’s memories, anchored by objects like a large toy box that served as a boat, cave, or house, illustrate both the imaginative play of youth and the broader social customs of the era.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Adrian Bristow
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