Stanley Middleton

A life in dates

1. 1 August 1919: Born – Bulwell, Nottinghamshire, England
2. 1974: Holiday – Novel
3. 1974: Holiday – Shortlist, The Booker Prize
4. 27 November 1974: Holiday – Winner, The Booker Prize
5. 25 July 2009: Died – Aged 89.