Sherriff, R. C.

Writing in the late 1960's Sherriff said "The other day I went to give the prizes away at a nearby school. Afterwards there was a little reception, with coffee and cakes. An old lady who brought me a cup of coffee said, "I did enjoy "Journey's End", Mr Sherriff. Why don't you write something else?"

On his return from fighting in the First World War, Sherriff settled down into a suburban life in London, working as an agent for an insurance company and writing plays in the evening. The plays were written to be performed at fundraising events for his beloved Kingston Rowing Club.

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