The Northrepps grandchildren,

by Verily Anderson

The Northrepps Grandchildren

256 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1968

About the author

Born in 1915, Verily Bruce Anderson was the daughter of a clergyman (the Rev. Rosslyn Bruce), and was educated at Edgbaston High School for Girls, Birmingham, and Normanhurst School, Sussex. She studied at the Royal College of Music, in London, and worked in the First Aid Nursing Yeomanry from 1939 to 1941. In 1940, she married Captain Donald Anderson, and had five children - one son and four daughters. In addition to her children's books - most notably, the "Brownie" series - she wrote a number of volumes of autobiography, and worked for the BBC from 1946 through 2002. She died in 2010.

Reviews

[Jennie C-knight · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a newish resident of Northrepps myself , I found it fascinating to read about the forebears of some of the people that I know here and that I count amongst my friends.
The details of a bygone age are colourfully portrayed, with spirit and enthusiasm and affection.

Thanks to Rachel for giving us a (signed) copy...we are honoured!

Jennie and Geoff CK

[Trevor Lockwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book vividly describes life for a wealthy family in England during the early years of 20th Century. Much better than television sagas. This is life as seen through the eyes of a child.