Tells the story of Thompson's childhood and youth during the 1880s in Lark Rise, describing the cottages, characters and a rural way of life that has long-since vanished. This new edition is timed to coincide with a new 6-part series from the BBC, and features all 30 original wood-engravings by Julie Neild, plus a new introduction by Phillip Mallett, looking at the background of the books and their lasting popularity.