Walter Tull's ScrapbookMichaela MorganLabel: Frances Lincoln Children's BooksDescription: The inspirational true story of Walter Tull’s life is vividly presented as a scrapbook drawing on photographs documents and records of his life. Born in Kent in 1888 Walter Tull became not just the first black British professional outfield football player – for Tottenham Hotspur and Northampton Town - but also the first black officer in the British Army. His leadership and courage in the trenches of the First World War won him a recommendation for a Military Cross that was never awarded because of his skin colour. Discover his life story from his childhood in an orphanage through his footballing years to his eventual tragic death aged 29 on the Somme. The legacy of Walter Tull lives on.
This product would be a great fit for anyone looking for a simple yet elegant scrapbook to create cherished memories.
