Leslie Halward

Leslie Halward (1905–1976) was a British writer known for his short stories and plays.

Born in Selly Oak, Birmingham, his autobiography covering the time from his childhood to settling down to married life as a writer in the small village of Guarlford, Let Me Tell You, was published by Michael Joseph Ltd in 1938.[1] Halward also published short fiction in the magazine New Writing.[2] Halward later wrote Gus and Ida (1939). a novel with a socialist message.[2]

After wartime service during the Second World War at RAF Defford, he turned to BBC radio dramas and wrote a number of plays reflecting working class life of his era. His other books include To Tea on Sunday (1936) and Money's Alright (1938). Halward died in Worcester, England.

  1. ^ "Leslie George Halward, Author (1905–1976)", Guarlford History Group
  2. ^ a b Klaus, H. Gustav, "Socialist fiction in the 1930s : some preliminary observations", in Lucas, John, The 1930s : A Challenge to Orthodoxy Harvester Press ; Hassocks, England, 1978 (pg. 21, 41)