Book description
This fascinating story of life in Cambridge is written from the
idiosyncratic perspective of an author who not only grew up in the
city during the 1950s and 1960s, but who also attended its prestigious
university. Alec Forshaw has remained connected to Cambridge ever
since. Brought up on the north side of town, his reminiscences detail
not only domestic life with his parents and his brother, but also the
development of Cambridge in post-war Britain. Compelling memories of
the city an university, his voyage through the Cambridgeshire
education system, the 'Big Freeze' of 1963, family holidays and
excursions into nearby Fenland are just a few examples of how the
author vividly depicts the world in which he grew up. Enhanced by a
selection of rare photographs, Alec Forshaw's recollections of
childhood, student days and family life during this period of great
change provide a charming tale that will delight anyone with an
interest in the local area or this period of history.
Alec Forshaw was born in 1951, brought up and educated in
Cambridge at both school and university. Since 1974 he has lived in
London and pursued a varied career as town planner, historic buildings
architect, author, lecturer and musician. He is currently a trustee of
the Churches Conservation Trust, a government body which looks after
redundant churches on behalf of the nation.
