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Days Like this

Arthur Gibson


Arthur has a childhood memory from 1951.

Arthur Gibson

"I was going deeper and deeper and suddenly I plunged into the trench. Down I went, up to my waist in ice cold water."

The Story

On a cold January in 1951 Arthur had one of those adventures that only young boys can possibly have. His story involves his school master, a Minister's wife and losing his trousers. You couldn't make it up!

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