Paperback book titled ‘Twopence to Cross the Mersey’ by Helen Forrester

Published in 1974, ‘Twopence to Cross the Mersey’ is the first volume of Helen Forrester’s autobiographical series chronicling her family’s descent into poverty during the Great Depression in Liverpool. The book became a bestseller and was later adapted for stage and television, resonating with readers for its honest portrayal of hardship and resilience in 1930s Britain.

This memoir appeals to readers interested in social history, working-class narratives, and British literature. Collectors of autobiographical works, particularly those documenting the Depression era, and enthusiasts of regional British history find this book valuable for its authentic depiction of Liverpool’s dockland communities and the human cost of economic collapse.