The Parkinson, Richard 1797-1858 creator Wordsworth, William 1770-1850 text utu 2020 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "The Old Church Clock" by Richard Parkinson is a fictional work likely written in the mid-19th century. The story revolves around an elderly man's reflections on his life as he narrates his experiences while becoming acquainted with the titular old church clock in Manchester. His reminiscences delve into his childhood in the Northern countryside, rich with personal anecdotes and observations on the contrasting lifestyles he has encountered throughout his life. The opening of the book establishes a charming and somewhat nostalgic narrative voice as the protagonist encounters a familiar character at the old church clock. This character reveals his lifelong relationship with the clock, emphasizing the role it has played in his life over the decades. Through their interaction, the elderly man begins to recount his formative years filled with both joy and hardship, starting from his birth in a tranquil lake district setting to his formative experiences at school. These reflections set the stage for a deeper exploration of character development, societal observations, and the intertwining of personal history with broader themes in the fabric of life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2020-03-08 This etext was transcribed by Les Bowler Original publication data not identified English fiction -- 19th century Walker, Robert, 1710-1802 PR Original publication data not identified 07004453 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61587 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/61587 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134423.0 61587