NEWLY REVISED & ILLUSTRATED Edition of the biography of Peter Crawford - see http://solongago-soclear.blogspot.co.uk/p/contents.html
a meditation on childhood. WARNING: 18+ only - features explicit descriptions of adult themes.
Now includes some excerpts from the newly published 'Thebes of the 1000 Gates' by the same author.
A view of one childhood as it relates to the eternal child - J M Barrie's Peter Pan, and the unfolding of a fantasy world in the unlikely setting of Hounslow, Middlesex in the nineteen fifties.
The study opens with an investigation into the 'invention' of 'childhood in the Nineteenth century, and then looks at children's literature, with particular emphasis on J M Barrie's 'Peter Pan'.
Very early on the other Peter is introduced, and we consider the mystery of his origins, and the family of which he became a part.
Next, the 1950s - a unique period in British history, - are described, before the narratives settle on Peter, as he starts to grow up and face the problems of life, such as he weak eyes, his inability to read, his first contact with school, and the rich fantasy life that he gradually builds up during his early years.
Peter's biography continues into 1953, with the gradual end of rationing, and the preparations for the Queen's Coronation.
We consider how Peter develops as an individual, in consideration of the fact that he almost certainly suffers from Aspergers as a child.
On a lighter note, Peter ends up in fancy dress, as a Yeoman of the Guard, for the local Coronation Street Party - but he only comes second. Big changes are afoot in 1953, however, as the Crawford's beat most of their friends by having a Bush television to view the great day in June, and TV then becomes an important part of life.
Peter's fascination with his hero, Dan Dare, continues, and he gradually starts to develop an interest in music, mainly through 'Family Favorites', on the radio.
A more somber note is sounded when Peter is subjected to sexual abuse by his cousin, Norman Walker, and his 'boyfriend' Jackie.
Having had his sexuality prematurely awoken a the early age of eight, Peter then finds himself exploring his own libido, which because of his abuse, take a rather unusual turn.
In addition to this rather 'steamy' aspect of Peter's life, he discovers a new part of John's family, living in Baker Street, and his horizons are widened by regular visits to London, and the recently developed Heathrow Airport, and he starts to develop a fascination with cars and air planes.
The mid fifties brings death, a transatlantic stranger and a plethora of transatlantic 'kids crazes' which become the model for games in the park and Peter's fantasies.
Also - there are new holidays and other new experiences.
There is still a long way to go until 'childhood's end', so please check this document for notification of the next expanded version in a few weeks time
To copy text and illustrations you must download the PDF file.
for more photos relating to this biography go to
http://picasaweb.google.com/petercrawford1946/
A blog for this publication may be found at
http://solongagosoclear.blogspot.com
and
http://petercrawford.wordpress.com/
Also go to crawfordpeter at http://www.youtube.com/, & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbB-6XH54Zo
NEWLY REVISED & ILLUSTRATED Edition of the biography of Peter Crawford - see http://solongago-soclear.blogspot.co.uk/p/contents.html
a meditation on childhood. WARNING: 18+ only - features explicit descriptions of adult themes.
Now includes some excerpts from the newly published 'Thebes of the 1000 Gates' by the same author.
A view of one childhood as it relates to the eternal child - J M Barrie's Peter Pan, and the unfolding of a fantasy world in the unlikely setting of Hounslow, Middlesex in the nineteen fifties.
The study opens with an investigation into the 'invention' of 'childhood in the Nineteenth century, and then looks at children's literature, with particular emphasis on J M Barrie's 'Peter Pan'.
Very early on the other Peter is introduced, and we consider the mystery of his origins, and the family of which he became a part.
Next, the 1950s - a unique period in British history, - are described, before the narratives settle on Peter, as he starts to grow up and face the problems of life, such as he weak eyes, his inability to read, his first contact with school, and the rich fantasy life that he gradually builds up during his early years.
Peter's biography continues into 1953, with the gradual end of rationing, and the preparations for the Queen's Coronation.
We consider how Peter develops as an individual, in consideration of the fact that he almost certainly suffers from Aspergers as a child.
On a lighter note, Peter ends up in fancy dress, as a Yeoman of the Guard, for the local Coronation Street Party - but he only comes second. Big changes are afoot in 1953, however, as the Crawford's beat most of their friends by having a Bush television to view the great day in June, and TV then becomes an important part of life.
Peter's fascination with his hero, Dan Dare, continues, and he gradually starts to develop an interest in music, mainly through 'Family Favorites', on the radio.
A more somber note is sounded when Peter is subjected to sexual abuse by his cousin, Norman Walker, and his 'boyfriend' Jackie.
Having had his sexuality prematurely awoken a the early age of eight, Peter then finds himself exploring his own libido, which because of his abuse, take a rather unusual turn.
In addition to this rather 'steamy' aspect of Peter's life, he discovers a new part of John's family, living in Baker Street, and his horizons are widened by regular visits to London, and the recently developed Heathrow Airport, and he starts to develop a fascination with cars and air planes.
The mid fifties brings death, a transatlantic stranger and a plethora of transatlantic 'kids crazes' which become the model for games in the park and Peter's fantasies.
Also - there are new holidays and other new experiences.
There is still a long way to go until 'childhood's end', so please check this document for notification of the next expanded version in a few weeks time
To copy text and illustrations you must download the PDF file.
for more photos relating to this biography go to
http://picasaweb.google.com/petercrawford1946/
A blog for this publication may be found at
http://solongagosoclear.blogspot.com
and
http://petercrawford.wordpress.com/
Also go to crawfordpeter at http://www.youtube.com/, & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbB-6XH54Zo
NEWLY REVISED & ILLUSTRATED Edition of the biography of Peter Crawford - see http://solongago-soclear.blogspot.co.uk/p/contents.html
a meditation on childhood. WARNING: 18+ only - features explicit descriptions of adult themes.
Now includes some excerpts from the newly published 'Thebes of the 1000 Gates' by the same author.
A view of one childhood as it relates to the eternal child - J M Barrie's Peter Pan, and the unfolding of a fantasy world in the unlikely setting of Hounslow, Middlesex in the nineteen fifties.
The study opens with an investigation into the 'invention' of 'childhood in the Nineteenth century, and then looks at children's literature, with particular emphasis on J M Barrie's 'Peter Pan'.
Very early on the other Peter is introduced, and we consider the mystery of his origins, and the family of which he became a part.
Next, the 1950s - a unique period in British history, - are described, before the narratives settle on Peter, as he starts to grow up and face the problems of life, such as he weak eyes, his inability to read, his first contact with school, and the rich fantasy life that he gradually builds up during his early years.
Peter's biography continues into 1953, with the gradual end of rationing, and the preparations for the Queen's Coronation.
We consider how Peter develops as an individual, in consideration of the fact that he almost certainly suffers from Aspergers as a child.
On a lighter note, Peter ends up in fancy dress, as a Yeoman of the Guard, for the local Coronation Street Party - but he only comes second. Big changes are afoot in 1953, however, as the Crawford's beat most of their friends by having a Bush television to view the great day in June, and TV then becomes an important part of life.
Peter's fascination with his hero, Dan Dare, continues, and he gradually starts to develop an interest in music, mainly through 'Family Favorites', on the radio.
A more somber note is sounded when Peter is subjected to sexual abuse by his cousin, Norman Walker, and his 'boyfriend' Jackie.
Having had his sexuality prematurely awoken a the early age of eight, Peter then finds himself exploring his own libido, which because of his abuse, take a rather unusual turn.
In addition to this rather 'steamy' aspect of Peter's life, he discovers a new part of John's family, living in Baker Street, and his horizons are widened by regular visits to London, and the recently developed Heathrow Airport, and he starts to develop a fascination with cars and air planes.
The mid fifties brings death, a transatlantic stranger and a plethora of transatlantic 'kids crazes' which become the model for games in the park and Peter's fantasies.
Also - there are new holidays and other new experiences.
There is still a long way to go until 'childhood's end', so please check this document for notification of the next expanded version in a few weeks time
To copy text and illustrations you must download the PDF file.
for more photos relating to this biography go to
http://picasaweb.google.com/petercrawford1946/
A blog for this publication may be found at
http://solongagosoclear.blogspot.com
and
http://petercrawford.wordpress.com/
Also go to crawfordpeter at http://www.youtube.com/, & http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qbB-6XH54Zo