It was charity fund raising week for the Coventry Boys Brigade. Adam was house calling to see if anyone needed any little jobs doing for money.
His smart uniform consisted of his cap, navy blue, nylon shirt, boys brigade tie and navy blue trousers. His socks were regulation navy nylon with patterning and he wore his black plain slip-on school shoes. At his waist was a white webbing belt with a pouch on one side. Adam felt proud to be in the Brigade and have such a smart uniform to wear, although he was a little afraid of the rough boys and scally lads that frequented the estate he was walkin Continue»

Adam was just 16 and still loved at home with his Father.
It was a Monday night after Boys Brigade and Adam was in his uniform, cap, navy nylon shirt and string vest, navy trousers, regulation socks and black shoes. His navy jacket was lined with black nylon and Boys Brigade tie and gave a very smart appearance.
He stood on the corner waiting for his Father to pick him up. A scally boy who had been watching him from the other side of the road making Adam feel nervous came over and stood next to him. The lad was about 17 or 18. Adam thought he may want to fight him for being in uniform as sca Continue»