A Pocketful of Memories: Roseville (Wartime and the Fifties) – Raymond Smout

Raymond Smout, follows on where he left off in his book about Coseley and describes his childhood in the district of Roseville. From his early years when there was a war on to the 1950s he portrays school and leisure, transport, health and local charaters.  It is a very different world from today not only in amenities but also in attitudes.  Raymond contrasts these with pithy humour to add another valuable title to the series and paint a picture of where we have come from.

Royalties from this book are being donated to Rowans Hospice, Waterlooville.