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Henry T. Bradford brings to life his experiences working the London
Docklands with inspirational tales of friendship to shocking,
debilitating injuries endured during his time as a docker.In this
poignant memoir, Henry T. Bradford gives an unrivalled portrayal of
life in Britain in the years following the war, from detailing the
devastating consequences of having fought for one's country to the
camaraderie and escapades of his fellow colleagues.The humorous and
heartwarming tales give a rare insight into the lives of dockers,
culminating in a greater understanding of the industry and of the
author's strong motivation to ensure the safety and welfare of the
dock workers.Men of the River is a powerful and moving account of
one man's quest to change the lives of countless others. Bradford
is a force to be reckoned with as his determination to implement
change in the industry is evident in this inspirational account of
succeeding against all odds.
Dockers' Stories from the Second World War is a collection of
several true stories, drawn from Henry Bradford's time as a
Registered Docker in the Port of London. Men were often killed and
injured during their every-day work on the docks; nonetheless,
never was the bravery of these men so tested as during times of
war. Henry heard many stories from dockers in his time working the
docks but it was their wartime adventures that seemed most vivid.
Henry Bradford's lively stories and colourful characters reveal the
bravery of ordinary men in World War Two, from Captain Jim Fryer's
ship towage work on Calais roads and Dunkirk beaches, and saving
lives of survivors from the bombed hospital ship Paris, for which
he was awarded the DSC, to Petty Officer Jack Hicks' quieter but
equally memorable posting steering a clinker-built boat on a
hush-hush job from the Thames to the north-east, his crew
consisting only of an inexperienced co-man and an incredibly
efficient WREN. This book is sure to appeal to those whose
relatives worked as dockers, and to anyone with an interest in
London's East End at war.
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