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Is the Vicar in, Pet?

From the Pit to the Pulpit - My Childhood in a Geordie Vicarage

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Is the Vicar in, Pet?

By: Barbara Fox
Narrated by: Janine Birkett
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In the heart of Ashington - a bustling Geordie mining town - a handsome red-brick vicarage, surrounded by rambling gardens, stands proudly among the rows of terraced houses. It is the perfect place for playing games, keeping secrets, and chasing the ghosts of previous occupants, and it will be nine-year-old Barbara's new home now that her father is to be vicar in this strange new place. In this charming memoir, Barbara Fox recalls a childhood where parishioners knocked on the door at all hours of the day and night, and where no one batted an eye at the collection of waifs and strays who regularly joined the family at the kitchen table. This is a warm-hearted, classic tale of family, community, and the unforgettable thrill of childhood adventure.

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This memoir of life as a vicar's daughter in North East England, was full of anecdotes, perfect for listening to on the road. Although I found the audio narration a bit twee, it kept me entertained for many a mile.

Even though I've never lived in a vicarage, nor in the north of England, I could relate to the era the memoir was set in, and it often reminded me of my own childhood. I clearly remember the miners' strike and doing my homework by candle-light during the three day week.

It could have been overly religious, but the author's father seemed to be more of a social worker than an evangelist. People would turn up at any time of the day and always be welcomed in for a cup of tea. The vicarage gardens sounded like a childrens' wonderland and quite a bit of the story was acted out under this back-drop.

Memories from a simpler era.

A taste of times gone by.

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great memories and local ways...love the dialect and 70's ways . brought many memories back
disappointed with ending though

happy days

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I want to say first thank you for having this book on audio. I am dyslexic and can not read in the normal way. The narrator was very good and this story was Enhanced by them. This book is very good and gave me memories that I had forgotten from the 1970’s it is just how the author describes. Penny sweets and hot pants. Also that winter when there was 3 day week and our world felt so dark. I like the story told from a child point of view as when grown ups were talking children were forgotten and not told anything. Thank you I loved this book.

Memories from 1970’s

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