| 12 November 2003 was an auspicious day for Bow Brickhill
when the memoirs of Henry Mundy were delivered home to the village by
author Les. Hughes in the book "Henry Mundy - An Australian
Pioneer". |
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Mundy researchers, local historians and villagers celebrated
the event with a pint of 'Mundy Ale' courtesy of Wells Brewery. |
| Les. Hughes signed copies of his book for . |
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A horse and cart took visitors along Station Road to Church
Road, Henry's birthplace, and then back to Bow Brickhill school. |
| Actor John Thynne told the school children how Henry
recounted in his book the punishment he received for mis-spelling the word
'egg' |
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Author Les. Hughes present Jane Bellamy, headteacher, and
the children of Bow Brickhill school with a copy of the book. |
| And as the afternoon wore on, the light faded, there on the
horizon was the famous Bow Brickhill sunset - looking very much like the
cover of the book! |
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