Dear Mr Bigelow

Dear Mr Bigelow is a collection of charming weekly letters written between 1949 and 1961 by Frances Woodsford, an unmarried woman in post-war England, to a wealthy American widower she never met. Through her witty and insightful missives, she shares her life at the Bournemouth Baths, humorous encounters, and reflections on her world, all while forging a deep, platonic friendship. The correspondence offers a vivid, personal glimpse into her experiences and the era, culminating in a heartfelt farewell during Mr Bigelow’s final illness.