Shortly after his death in 1972, George Pine’s handwritten memoirs were uncovered when his home was cleared of his belongings. Following extensive research into George’s 44,000 words, Clive Burlton wrote Trenches to Trams, revealing what an extraordinary life this ordinary Bristolian had.
George fought with the 6th and 12th Gloucesters during WW1 and was injured on the battlefield on three occasions including at the Battle of the Somme. During the final weeks of the war, he received gunshot wounds to his head and shoulder and partially recovered at the Beaufort War Hospital.
His war was over, but he now had to battle to seek a just pension and to secure employment when classified as 50% disabled.
Trenches to Trams was the catalyst to the formation Bristol Books and Clive will be telling George’s story at two lectures this month:
First talk is at 7.30pm on Friday 11th November for Stoke Bishop History Group, Stoke Bishop Village Hall, Bristol, BS9 1EX. £3 entry on the night.
Second talk is a fundraiser for Glenside Hospital Museum on Sunday 27th November at 7pm. Being held in the church at Blackberry Hill, Fishponds, Bristol, BS16 1DD. Bookable through Event Bright
https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-remarkable-story-of-one-mans-first-world-war-experience-tickets-454900739357
Copies of Trenches to Trams will be available at a discounted price of £10 at these talks. You can also purchase the books from our website here at the discounted price of £10 using the discount code TRENCHES10
