The Wind in the Willows The Wind in the Willows The Wind in the Willows is a children's novel by Kenneth Grahame, first published in 1908. Alternately slow-moving and fast-paced, it focuses on four anthropomorphised animals in a pastoral version of Edwardian England. The novel is notable for its mixture of mysticism, adventure, morality and camaraderie, and celebrated for its evocation of the nature of the Thames Valley. In 1908, Grahame retired from his position as secretary of the Bank of England. He moved back to Berkshire, where he had lived as a child, and spent his time by the River Thames doing much as
1908–09 in Scottish football 1908–09 in Scottish football The 1908–09 season was the 36th season of competitive football in Scotland and the 19th season of the Scottish Football League. Champions: Celtic The Scottish Cup was withheld by the Scottish Football Association after a riot following the replay between finalists Rangers and Celtic. . *replay **second replay Top Three Kilwinning Rangers won the Junior Cup after a 1–0 win over Strathclyde in a replayed final. Held to coincide with an exhibition event in the city, this early season competition was won by Rangers, beating Dundee in the final on the toss of a coin following