Born in 1932, Colin Angwin spent his nineties doing what he always meant to do: writing. The stories, poems and reflections gathered here were produced through a creative writing course — weekly assignments that span romance, crime, memoir, history and the occasional children's tale.
He believes you're never too old to try and improve yourself. This collection is the evidence.
children story · 2 min read
A friendly monkey appears from the trees outside a third-floor flat — but he is not the only creature hiding in the leaves.
historical · 2 min read
The bronze Boadicea at Westminster Bridge is magnificent — but why, asks Colin, did a warrior queen go to battle so dramatically underdressed?
romance · 4 min read
A woman at Gloucester Road station becomes convinced a distracted man is about to throw himself under a train — and launches the only flying tackle ever recorded there.