This is an autobiographical account of childhood in the north-east of England in one particular street during the momentous years of the 1940's. Through the eyes of the author we see life in Christopher Street, Sunderland during the war years and after, and become intimately involved in the daily lives of the inhabitants. We see the horror of war followed by the joyous celebrations on VE Day. The stoicism and gritty humour of the people in these eventful and difficult times shines through and we see and feel the companionship as they experience a togetherness that they would probably never...