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A Kestrel for a Knave, 1967 - 2015

 Series
Reference code: 389/1/KES

Scope and Contents

Novel published by Penguin in 1968; adapted into the film 'Kes' in 1969, directed by Ken Loach; also adapted into a stage play. 'A Kestrel for a Knave' is Barry Hines' best known work and tells the story of Billy Casper, a young boy from a mining village who cared for a kestrel.

Dates

  • Creation: 1967 - 2015

Creator

Conditions Governing Access

Most material available by appointment in the Reading Room. Some items closed due to data protection legislation

Extent

27 Folder(s)

Language of Materials

English

Processing Information

Former reference code KES

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections and Archives Repository

Contact:
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