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Clearing the Brushes
Timothy and Samuel grow up in Winchester round the turn of 1970 – the death of British Railways and steam locos and the heyday of Brush Type 4 diesels. They want to see all 510 of those, to clear them. But can this boyhood quest survive the competing attractions of football, pop and rock music, television, drugs and the Counter Culture?
And girls.
Now approaching 50, Timothy casts an eye over these events while struggling with a job and watching birds – feathered ones, these days. Something is missing. Can the past teach him what?
And girls.
Now approaching 50, Timothy casts an eye over these events while struggling with a job and watching birds – feathered ones, these days. Something is missing. Can the past teach him what?
312 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 1, 2024
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October 19, 2024
A richly embellished nostalgic romp through the 60s & 70s with occasional aside comments to the reader, with hints of 'High Fidelity' (remember that?).
Revisiting the sometimes awkward journey of life, relationships, travel and passions, observed in all its forms.
Clearing the Brushes, had me smiling and nodding as I would in conversation after reuniting with a great friend, not seen since school days. This book evokes a warm empathetic view of life which pins to cultural and politics of the not too distant past.
Revisiting the sometimes awkward journey of life, relationships, travel and passions, observed in all its forms.
Clearing the Brushes, had me smiling and nodding as I would in conversation after reuniting with a great friend, not seen since school days. This book evokes a warm empathetic view of life which pins to cultural and politics of the not too distant past.
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