Walter Nathan Harris in 1947. ‘Wally’ (as he referred to himself) was living at Pittville Street, Cheltenham.
The small pocket diary (5.5cm x 8.5cm) provides us with a fascinating insight into the life of a schoolboy facing exams and life generally just two years after World War Two when rationing is on as well as the tough winter of 1947. More here.
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