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Author Helen Parker -Drabble Who Do I Think You Were?®

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    • A Victorian’s Inheritance
    • Victorian Family Recipe Book
    • Yet A Childs Triumph
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  • Factual talesMy factual tales are a tapestry of fact, researched speculation and fiction which are inspired by and embellish my family history. However, the plots are driven by the historical records.
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  • ‘Can’t Do to Can Do … Yet’: Harry Drabble’s Journey Through Disability, Work and the Fight for a Livelihood in 20th Century Britain

    ‘Can’t Do to Can Do … Yet’: Harry Drabble’s Journey Through Disability, Work and the Fight for a Livelihood in 20th Century Britain

    Article From Helen Parker-Drabble

    Harry Drabble’s story of resilience, from being written off as a child with a disability to building a successful life, highlights the fight for inclusion in 20th-century Britain. Shared for UK Disability History Month, his journey inspires us to challenge prejudice, reframe limitations, and strive for true equality.

  • Listen to Harry’s Story: A Long‑Stay Child Patient’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

    Listen to Harry’s Story: A Long‑Stay Child Patient’s Journey of Resilience and Hope

    From Helen Parker-Drabble

    The podcast discusses “Yet”: A Story of Triumph Over Childhood Separation, Trauma, and Disability, focusing on the author’s father, Harry Drabble, and his experiences as a long-stay child patient in Sheffield due to bovine tuberculosis. It highlights his resilience and the importance of preserving these children’s stories through a Kickstarter pre-launch campaign.