The last days of my childhood were also the last days of the village. I belonged to that generation which saw, by chance, the end of a thousand years' life. (Laurie Lee)

The last days of my childhood were also the last days of the village. I belonged to that generation which saw, by chance, the end of a thousand years' life.

Laurie Lee

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