Graham Whitlock

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Graham Whitlock

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in London, The United Kingdom
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April 2021


I am a writer, walker, local instigator and born-and-bred Norwood boy hopelessly in love with London.

My granddad sold programmes at the Crystal Palace before it burned down (which had nothing to do with him, or so he said ....). I’ve always been drawn to the park’s mystical feel—the crumbling terraces of the ‘People’s Palace,’ the dinosaurs and sphinxes like phantoms from the past.

I enjoyed a misspent youth making up stories with plasticine and producing epic plays to ‘entertain’ my primary school classmates including the latest instalment of Land of the Little People, staring a cast of painted toilet rolls.

I loosely grew up to help found and run award-winning charity DreamArts, which transforms young lives fusing arts and therapy.

I also
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Adventures of Young H. G. Wells by Graham Whitlock
"What an absolute delight! When young HG Well (or Bertie to his friends) sneaks into the Crystal Palace little did he know he'd get caught up in an adventure to save the exhibition and thwart the invisible man. Full of fun, and excitement on every pag" Read more of this review »
Adventures of Young H. G. Wells by Graham Whitlock
" Thanks so much, Denise, really glad you enjoyed Bertie's adventure! Looking forward to joining you at Waterstones Bromley on 8 November to sign copies ...more "
Adventures of Young H. G. Wells by Graham Whitlock
"Bringing H.G Wells to life and revealing how his childhood adventures may have inspired some of his adult writing. All wrapped up in a middle grade adventure that is full of mystery, fun, friendship, family and of course some nefarious deeds that Ber" Read more of this review »
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Star of Nimrod by Graham Whitlock
" Thank you for your review and as someone who grew up around Crystal Palace I couldn't agree more with how fascinating our area is! Glad to have brough ...more "
Star of Nimrod by Graham Whitlock
"This is an exciting read, that weaves together a truly amazing cast of historical characters really well. As someone who lives near Crystal Palace, all the facts about the places we know so were fascinating, Whitlock describes the place with a sense " Read more of this review »
Star of Nimrod by Graham Whitlock
" Thanks Jill! I hope you've had a chance to continue the adventures to Crystal Palace past to find out the secrets of the Alone Child...! ...more "
Star of Nimrod by Graham Whitlock
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