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The Days of London Past

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The Days of London PastThere is also an ebook version available of this title, it is for sale from Amazon or your usual provider. In "Days of London Past" the imaginative though mainly factual stories that unfold on a particular day in a selected century, bring that past vividly to life by using some of the famous individuals who have enriched London's existence. If you have not before been familiar with characters such as Pepys, Johnson and Caxton, the stories in this book

There is also an ebook version available of this title, it is for sale from Amazon or your usual provider. 

In "Days of London Past" the imaginative though mainly factual stories that unfold on a particular day in a selected century, bring that past vividly to life by using some of the famous individuals who have enriched London's existence.

If you have not before been familiar with characters such as Pepys, Johnson and Caxton, the stories in this book will ensure that you will become more intimately acquainted with the personalities behind the names.

The stories are so richly detailed with the knowledge we have of those times, that London itself becomes more real through the centuries.

The result is a thoroughly absorbing mini celebration of some of London's most famous characters and the London town they inhabited.

Having always had an interest in London History, Matthews decided to combine the two interests and see if a worthwhile project could emerge. This is the result.

About the Author

David Matthews was born in the East End of London in 1953, and spent all his formative years living in Shoreditch through the sixties and early seventies.

After working in the City of London for almost 40 years, he took an early retirement and found the time to indulge his fondness for the written word. He now lives in Cheshunt, Hertfordshire, with his wife and two children.

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Onceuponatime
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
So sweet and nostalgic!
Format: Hardcover
Love, love, love this book as an adult. What great memories it brings back, so many specific ones are included. My grandkids love it too, "That's just what we do!", they say excitedly.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2024
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Lisa Plancich
Phoenix, US
★★★★★ 5
Everyone Can Use A Little Assistance With Manners
Format: Hardcover
"Manners Can Be Fun" covers basics like introductions, please and thank you, being responsible in the home you live in and table manners. It's the illustrations, however, which get the point across and hit the reader over the head. No matter your age, the cute drawings really let one see what others experience when you behave badly. The basics of what's important in life are put into perspective and appreciated all over again. Playing, saying "hello" and so many other topics pertinent to etiquette and consideration are placed on Mr. Leaf's pages in quick, precise prose which encourage action. Munro Leaf's description of The Noisey's, The Pigs, Me First, Whineys, Smash, Rip, Ruin and others assist young and old of what to do around others and what not to do. It's basic, it's short and sweet, it's truly a classic. Like all classics, "Manners Can Be Fun" has not gone out of style. Many thanks to Universe Publishing for placing this wonderful book back on the shelves and into our hands.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 29, 2010
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Louisville, US
★★★★★ 5
A classic for the kids in your family.
Format: Hardcover
This is a classic book of manners written for youngsters. I had a copy a copy when I was a child, read it to my children, gave it to my grandchildren and purchased this copy for my great grandchildren. Necessary lessons are presented simply with illustrations one won’t forget. The lesson I remember most is this: “Be kind to animals. They have feelings too.” Most highly recommend.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2022
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Natrona Heights, US
★★★★★ 5
Great message that the kids listen to
Format: Hardcover
I love the message and my kids (3 and 5) find it credible and engaging, so it's a win all around. I find the illustrations (which are either done by a 5 year old or an adult as talented an artist as I am) painful but I give the text 6 out of 5 stars so when I take a star off for the over-the-top illustrations we're still at 5/5 ;) Kids who have greater access to exclusively modern media with intense graphics may not be able to relate to the material: the graphics are a big hurdle and the text is pretty dated too. I'm sure an updated version would be even more engaging for my kids but what it lacks in exciting, current graphics it makes up for in specificity and clarity for my two.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2015
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Northcoast Neighbor
Dallas, US
★★★★★ 5
Entertaining and helpful lessons
Format: Hardcover
My family loves this book. Used to read it to my daughter as a young girl and now she’s a teen. We still talk about the lessons learned in this book! The characters and illustrations crack me up: Smash, rip and ruin taught us a lot! And the ones without hands and noses! I couldn’t believe how long ago this book was written when we got it- all lessons still applicable today.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 22, 2020

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