{"product_id":"rags-for-pennies-growing-up-in-postwar-stechford-birmingham-9781858587493","title":"Rags for Pennies: Growing Up in Post-War Stechford, Birmingham","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eDavid Prosser and his best friend Trevor enjoyed the freedom of their youth, doing anything they could to make money to pay for sweets, trips to the swimming baths, and the cinema. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 148 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 29 September 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Brewin Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGrowing up in a large family residing in a council house in the Stechford area of postwar Birmingham, David Prosser's childhood was far from easy. He faced numerous hardships and endured the pangs of hunger, donning worn-out clothes and pumps with holes in them. However, alongside his best friend Trevor, David relished the freedom of his youth, exploring the nearby fields, climbing trees, playing in the river, and discovering countless hidden gems. Despite the challenging times, they resorted to various means to make ends meet. They ran errands for their neighbors, carried heavy bags of coal on their backs, spent countless hours at the tip, collecting scrap metal, and scouring door-to-door for discarded rags to sell for mere pennies. These two Brummie lads, driven by their wits and a desire to afford treats like sweets, trips to the swimming baths, and movies, were determined to scrape together enough money to fulfill their aspirations.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 240 x 170 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781858587493\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"David A. Prosser","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44208029204730,"sku":"9781858587493","price":9.71,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_fa3ba7a2-7828-4cfe-8cc0-e26163d4e249.jpg?v=1683094978","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/rags-for-pennies-growing-up-in-postwar-stechford-birmingham-9781858587493","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}