Bury has a strong tradition in public art. “Richmal urged the gathered children to experiment with reading all kinds of books”
If Dundee can have a statue to Desperate Dan, if Ulverston can have a statue of Stan Laurel, if Morecambe can have a statue of Eric Morecambe, if Formby can have cloned statues of Anthony Gormley standing in the sea and St Helens can have a dream-like face smiling down on the M62, then Bury can have one for its own literary giant. Enjoy more of William's adventures in Just William and Still William.At a time when sculpture is creeping up the consciousness of town planners, I for one would like to see a sculpture raised in Bury town centre to Richmal Crompton, the children’s author with the This tousle-headed, snub-nosed, hearty, loveable imp of mischief has been harassing his unfortunate family and delighting his hundreds of thousands of admirers since 1922.
Read more and comedian John Sessions, along with the original inside illustrations by Thomas Henry – allowing a new generation to enjoy this unforgettable character. William at War by Richmal Compton is a selection of ten of William's most wonderful wartime stories in which William proves himself just as dangerous, unpredictable and downright troublesome as the Enemy! This much-loved children's classic features contemporary cover art by Michael Foreman, an introduction by actor. But why is it that his enthusiastic contribution is so seldom appreciated? William is determined to do his bit, but unfortunately no one else thinks he'd make a hero.
Wartime William is still up to mischief! William is always ready to offer his services to his country. Illustrator(s): Henry, Thomas Foreman, Michael.
Richmal Crompton's much-loved character, William Brown, is back in ten wartime stories, set during World War II. Description for William at War (Just William Series) Paperback.
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