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 Now and Then
The trials and tribulations of a Sussex Smuggler.
A cautionary, convoluted and completely fictional tale of some of the difficulties and problems encountered by a young man hoping to follow his forebears and smuggle his way to prosperity.
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OOldFred.com (1)
This first group of short stories, nine of them, though written for younger children are suitable for all ages. Each story tells of an adventure that Fred Lonsdale had with his Grand-children, Abbie and Alex, in his rather special ‘home-made’ car. Fred’s car is much more than just a car, it is also a van and has a habit of turning into some other sort of vehicle without warning. To find out more, you must read the stories; start with the ‘Fire at Henpecker Farm’. CLICK the button to go to the stories.
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OOldFred.com (2)
There are six short stories in this second group; they are still accounts of Fred Lonsdale’s adventures with his Grandchildren but they are a bit more grown-up and more suitable for older readers. You might still like to read the first adventure in section (1) to understand the unusual features of Fred’s carr.
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 FRED and ELIZABETH LONSDALE’S HOUSE:
The story about how Fred found, and converted the derelict farm buildings that became his home.
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A VERY SHORT HISTORY OF HOUSES
A look at the development of small houses in the English countryside from the late fourteenth century; particularly the Yeoman Hall Houses that were found in the South East
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THE TANGLETREE VILLAGE BIKE RACE
This is a story about ‘goings-on’ in Tangletree Village. Sir Henry Plumrose, ‘Lord of the Manor’, thinks that he is the most important person in the community and is not pleased about plans to hold a bike-race during the annual Summer Fayre.
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THE PRINCESS AND THE BLAGGARDS
This is the story of the Boardgame. The King’s only child, his daughter Comely, has been kidnapped and is being held a prisoner in a castle in the inhospitable Northern Territories. This is an account of the attempts of four chivalrous Knights to rescue her. The success of the mission is determined by playing the game.
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OLI GILPOON:
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Read the first chapter of this story about a boy who, finding himself in a strange land in the past, becomes the leader of a team of knights attempting to rescue the Kings daughter who is incarcerated in a daunting castle. This is a story similar to the ‘Princess & the Blaggards’ but it is very different.
If you want to know what happened, e:mail Fred for the rest of the story. (again, FREE) – Oli@OldFred.com
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CHRISTMAS STORIES:
In December each year, the team have published a Christmas Story, usually about the difficulties that Santa has encountered in getting the presents delivered on Christmas Eve and Fred’s attempts to help him.
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Look out for a new story about SMUGGLERS ON THE SUSSEX COAST.
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