Sunday Rewind: Our Local Laureate by Tilly Aston | A Gentle Bedtime Story

Sunday Rewind!Tonight’s Sunday Rewind brings you Our Local Laureate by Tilly Aston—a warm and quietly reflective sketch from her 1938 collection Old Timers: Sketches and Word Pictures of the Old Pioneers.Aston, a remarkable Australian writer and advocate, had a gift for capturing the charm and character of everyday people. In this piece, she gently paints a portrait of a small community and its “local poet,” blending humour, nostalgia, and a sense of place.This is a calm, comforting listen—perfect for winding down at the end of the week and drifting into rest.So settle in, get comfortable, and let the story carry you softly into sleep.🌙 CozyThe Music in tonight's episode is from: https://pixabay.com/users/grand_project-19033897/Intro Music: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Just Relax | Royalty-Free Music - Pixabay🌙 Support The Quiet Corner Bedtime StoriesVisit www.thequietcornerbedtimestories.com✨ Become a Quiet Listener for ad-free listening, early access, and longer bonus episodes.📚 Browse stories by author, novel, or content tag.💌 Join Annie's free monthly letter.🛍️ Find merchandise and everything Quiet Corner.⭐ Enjoying the podcast? A review, rating, or recommendation to a friend helps more listeners discover our quiet little corner.Thank you so much for listening and for being part of this wonderful community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.