Description
In The Days of My Youth is a heartfelt memoir of growing up in 1970s Britain. Full of vivid memories, humour and the everyday moments that shaped a generation, this is a story for anyone who remembers – or wishes they could!
Brought to you by the author of the bestselling Over The Boundary & Under The Covers Nigel G Howard.
Author’s introduction:
In The Days of My Youth is not only the title of this book but also the first line of a song by Led Zeppelin which kick-started the 1970s. It’s particularly relevant because the title of the book describes my life and events during my time at St James’s Secondary Modern School between 1970 and 1975.
It’s been a labour of love and fortunately I have been blessed with a good memory and have lived long enough to look at those events through 1970s-tinted spectacles and recollect them with a 2026 perspective… without getting too serious!
This is a five year story filled with tales of flares, fun, football, fire, family, and friends.
Although based around my years at St James’s, it’s not just school events but local, national, and indeed international events observed by two people: Me as a teenager and me as almost a pensioner.
