Albert Christopher Addison (22 April 1862 – 24 May 1935) was an

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writer born in 1862 in

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. In 1868, his father Daniel Addison founded the Tamworth Herald newspaper.

Prison sentence

In September 1896, Addison was sentenced to six months hard labour at the

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for forging and uttering an order for the payment of £2 5s., with intent to defraud. He was also charged with stealing two spirit levels and other articles of Henry Robert Bicknell, his master.

Bibliography

Books *''The Story of the Birkenhead'' 1902 published by the Gresham Press Unwin Brothers Ltd 27 Pilgrim Street London E C. * * * *''The

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Guidebook'' 1923 published by Wing Boston Lincs. *'' The Ancient Guildhall: Extract from the "Boston Guide Book"'' 1930 published by Wing Boston Lincs. *Addison also wrote a book on the Lincolnshire Civil War Period but was never published due to the First World War.Lincolnshire Standard newspaper 13 June 1931 pg 11 “Mr A.C. Addison gives his life story”

References

External links

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Online book The Romantic Story of the Mayflower Pilgrims 1911.
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A. C. Addison his life story “Lincolnshire Standard and Boston Guardian” 13 June 1931
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