Broke Through Britain: One Man's Penniless OdysseyDuring the summer of 1998, Peter Mortimer set off on the 500-mile journey from Plymouth to Edinburgh, accompanied only by his King Charles spaniel. He took no money and had no transport or pre-arranged accommodation. Bereft of the basics necessary for human existence, such as food and shelter, he was dependent for his survival on his own wits, the generosity of others and good fortune. |
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Cover | 11 |
Day Two Monday 27 July | |
Day Four Wednesday 29 July | |
Day Six Friday 31 July | |
Day Eight Sunday 2 August | |
Day Ten Tuesday 4 August | |
Day Twelve Thursday 6 August | |
Day Fourteen Saturday 8 August | |
Day Sixteen Monday 10 August | |
Day Eighteen Wednesday 12 August | |
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