Making the Best of Things: The Autobiography of a Camberwell Lad

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The narrative chronicles Len Williams' life over more than thirty years, beginning with his childhood in Camberwell during the 1910s and 1920s. It explores the challenges faced by the Williams family during the 1920s and 1930s, highlighting the struggles of shopworkers amid the Great Depression. The account culminates in his experiences during the Second World War, detailing his service with the Auxiliary Fire Service and an RAF Maintenance Unit in Yorkshire and across England. The memoir offers a personal and evocative perspective on significant historical events.