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The Life and Times of a Feral Child Step back in time to the village of Little Weighton in the 1940s and 50s with Val Reily’s memoir, The Life and Times of a Feral Child. Born in 1943, Val grew up in an era when village life was isolated and self-sufficient, giving her the freedom to roam the Yorkshire countryside like a “feral child”. This heartwarming collection chronicles her journey from a mischievous girlhood—marked by memorable incidents like the “exploding bean can” and the ill-fated “fox fur mittens”—to a life defined by her deep love for animals. From her adventures with a donkey cart and a house-trained pig named Truffle, to her work at local stables and her later passion for archaeology, Val’s stories are filled with humour and nostalgia. This book offers a delightful insight into a bygone era, celebrating the characters, the community, and the enduring spirit of a life well-lived in East Yorkshire.
