Some time ago I bought an old copy of What Katy Did from a charity shop. Inside is a bookplate from the Brighton and Preston School Board, saying the book was awarded to Amy Akehurst as a reward for regular attendance and good conduct. The date is July 1891 and it is signed by E Jenkins, Mistress of Circus Street School.

Does this name mean anything to anyone? I’d be very interested to know about this book’s history. Please call 07721 864069.

Janet Collins, Crown Street, Redbourn, St Albans