Memories of growing up in Brackley in the 1950s and 1960s - and the characters that lived in the town

Well-known local historian John Clarke has published a book about his experiences while growing up in the town

Well-known local historian John Clarke has published a book about growing up in Brackley in the 1950s and 1960s.

The front cover of the book, A Brackley Childhood.placeholder image
The front cover of the book, A Brackley Childhood.

Titled A Brackley Childhood, the book traces the story of a childhood spent in the town and brings together a young boy’s experience of important Brackley institutions: the stations, the church and the schools.

In the process readers will encounter some of Brackley’s most interesting characters together with their distinctive attitudes and values.

A Brackley Childhood is available through Amazon at a price of £15 per copy.

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