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Roots and Branches

The writings listed below (and on our Roots and Branches page) are all related to our publications. Some contributed to them (Roots), and others developed out of them (Branches). For smaller items of commentary, see our blog Under the Hedge.
  • rye spirits annabel gregoryThe Awkward Squad in 16th century Lion Street
  • rye spirits annabel gregoryPoor, Old and Ugly?
  • diary from the edge anthony ryleA teenager’s thoughts on democracy
  • diary from the edge anthony ryleSome wartime writings by Prof. John Ryle MD

Extracts from the Diary

 

Extracts from Anthony Ryle’s Diary

 

Read / download extracts (links below) from

Diary from the Edge 1940-1944: a wartime adolescence :

 

Family and Friends 1940 April
At School 1940 October-November
War in Cornwall and Russia 1941 September-December
War Games 1942 June-July
Home Front 1942 August-September
Retrospect (last 2 pages)
 

The full text of the diary (without commentary) is available online at https://diarytext.thehedgepress.co.uk/

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