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.