Later tiles were made from a compound called “stone-paste”—a mixture of ground quartz, glaze frit, and white clay.

Then suddenly we realized we were married, in the most unceremonial way possible.

There would be no more money until every last thing on the shelves was eaten. Now they were down to Sun Maid raisins and Sainsbury's Wheat Bisks. For three days the children had eaten only Wheat Bisks in water and handfuls of raisins.

He was deeply affected by the tragic ending of the play.