I AM a history and politics student and fascinated by the lives of Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson.

I have a collection of commemorative items and newspaper articles about the short reign of Edward VIII, the proposed coronation and his abdication.

I have begun collecting memories of Wallis and Edward and they are all very interesting. I wonder if any of your readers recall Edward or Wallis, the abdication (especially public feeling) or his reign in general?

Miss Amalia King,

10 Lark Hill Rise,

Winchester,

SO22 4LX.

Updated: 12:54 Friday, September 07, 2001