| Entry Text: | EDWARDS, A. D. P. From the Globe to London Bridge: The Autobiography of A. D. Penley Edwards. viii, 339p., illus., index. Lewes: Book Guild, 1998. ISBN: 1857762940.
Edwards came from an acting family and took to the boards. He was called up in 1940 and after training at Skegness, where he received RDF instruction, he joined the newly RDF equipped Wren. He survived her sinking and moved to Fernie, escorting Channel convoys. In December he moved to King Alfred, then became an RDF instructor in Holyhead. In April 1942 he joined Eclipse with the Home Fleet. After six months he joined Formidable, which took part in the Torch landings and Mediterranean service. At the end of 1943 he transferred to the Azores and a succession of shore based appointments. After the war he became a leading figure in the City. An engaging view of a wonderfully varied life. |
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