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Kevin Nolan's Memoirs

Henry Irving
Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
in General Charlton
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I was given a copy today by Hazel, Kevin's wife.

Once I've read it I'll be donating it to the museum.

Only 50 were printed and they have been given to friends and family but would there be an interest from others in buying a copy for around £10?

If there is, it might be possible to have a limited run of extra copies made up or to have a print on demand option.

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  • Blucher
    Blucher Posts: 4,210
    Yes please - I’d certainly buy a copy. A wonderful writer
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,796
    edited November 2025
    I'd recommend this. I have a copy already thanks to Hazel on Saturday and it's a good read, especially if you knew and liked Kevin. It is very much his voice. It's great he left this behind for us. What I would caution, however, is that it's only 10% about Charlton, so if you're expecting more then you may be disappointed.
  • BrentfordAddick
    BrentfordAddick Posts: 1,486
    Can I ask, what is the other 90%? If it's about an interesting SE London life then I'm in. 
  • Airman Brown
    Airman Brown Posts: 15,796
    edited November 2025
    BrentfordAddick said:
    Can I ask, what is the other 90%? If it's about an interesting SE London life then I'm in. 
    It's Kevin's story, so national service, California, etc. So some of that but it's his memoir so it's about him.
  • BrentfordAddick
    BrentfordAddick Posts: 1,486
    Sure, just don't know him at all other than the reports in the Mercury etc. Don't know how this stuff works but something that be read on a Kindle etc, would that be possible for a payment? But I'll pay a tenner to read about a life well lived. 
  • Friend Or Defoe
    Friend Or Defoe Posts: 18,198
    I would like a copy.
  • JohnnyJoeyDeeDee
    JohnnyJoeyDeeDee Posts: 1,051
    I would definitely want one
  • superdulvertonred
    superdulvertonred Posts: 1,169
    I would like to buy copy as well Kevin’s prose could make anything interesting 
  • aliwibble
    aliwibble Posts: 27,302
    My favourite things about Kevin's Charlton reports were his glorious turns of phrase and occasional random flights of fancy, so I'm sure it'd be a good read, regardless of the level of Charlton content. I'd be in for a copy too.
  • TelMc32
    TelMc32 Posts: 9,201
    I’d definitely buy a copy.

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  • Valleyfan2
    Valleyfan2 Posts: 231
    I would definitely buy one. 
  • Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch
    Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch Posts: 1,980
    Yes, will definitely buy one given the opportunity.
  • CheshireAddick
    CheshireAddick Posts: 1,328
    Please count me in. I'm sure its a great read. Thank you. 
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    I'll speak to Rob, who did a great job on this original print run, and see what is possible.
  • stonemuse
    stonemuse Posts: 34,312
    Love one too 
  • Isawlearyplay
    Isawlearyplay Posts: 277
    Very much like a copy - thanks for drawing attention 
  • superclive
    superclive Posts: 1,821
    id buy it
  • last_line
    last_line Posts: 594
    Yes please 
  • Ormiston_Addick
    Ormiston_Addick Posts: 8,818
    I would love to get hold of a copy, would be a cracking read.

    I might even get a mention as a friend of his son's - the much missed @nolly on here and as a former team mate of Kevin's at Marvels Lane Cricket Club!
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    Now awaiting delivery from the printers.

    The new edition also has, at the request of the family, some photos.

    Purchase details when we have the books in our hands but probably won't be until after Christmas now.

     

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  • fenlandaddick
    fenlandaddick Posts: 1,845
    edited December 2025
    Yes please, count me in for a copy. Bargain if only a tenner
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    fenlandaddick said:
    Yes please, count me in for a copy. Bargain if only a tenner
    Big if
  • Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch
    Er_Be_Ab_Pl_Wo_Wo_Ch Posts: 1,980
    Great news & well done the museum.
  • Isawlearyplay
    Isawlearyplay Posts: 277
    I'll have one please 
  • willieduff
    willieduff Posts: 991
    I most definitely would love to buy a copy. Used to love reading his articles, Kevin is so sadly missed.
  • lancashire lad
    lancashire lad Posts: 15,732
    yes please, and thanks
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    The books have arrived.

    £10 in the museum to personal callers today and tomorrow.

    Online sales in the new year.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    The books will be on sale in the museum tomorrow (NYD) and on Friday 2nd 

    Any left will be available by post after that for £10 plus £3 postage in the UK.
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    Right, 

    The remaining 25 or so books are available by post.

    £10 plus £3 P&P in the UK.

    You can pay either by paypal linked to the museum email account, cafchistorian@gmail.com (PLEASE PUT A NOTE IN TO SAY WHO YOU ARE AND YOUR ADDRESS) or...

    You can email us on cafchistorian@gmail.com and we'll give you our bank details.

    UTA
  • Henry Irving
    Henry Irving Posts: 85,565
    Thanks JB, money received.

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