George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire.
He was arrested, prosecuted, found.
Unfortunately, he had run short of funds and stole from his fellow students.
Whilst there Gissing worked hard but remained solitary.
By the age of ten he was reading Dickens, a lifelong hero.
In 1872 Gissing won a scholarship to Owens College.
He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent.
Gissing loved school.
He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield.
George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire