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The Fat Boy of Peckham and his father

John Trundley, or sometimes, Trunley (1898 - 1944), known as the Fat Boy of Peckham appearing with his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine in 1903 when he was aged five and already weighed 10 stone, 4lb. Unable to walk to school, London County Council proposed to run a tramway an additional 400 yards to Reddins School so that John could receive an education, a decision criticised by Lord Northcliffe. Trundley lived to adulthood, married and had children, but died in an air raid in 1944. Date: 1903

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This photograph, taken in 1903, features the young John Trundley, also known as the "Fat Boy of Peckham," and his father on the front cover of The Tatler magazine. At just five years old, John weighed an impressive 10 stone, 4lb, making him an intriguing subject for the popular publication. Due to his size, John was unable to walk to school, and the London County Council proposed a solution: extending a tramway an additional 400 yards to Reddins School so that he could receive an education. This decision, however, was met with criticism from Lord Northcliffe, who owned a rival publication. Despite the controversy, John's story captured the attention of the public, and this portrait of him and his father in formal attire showcases the family's pride and determination. John lived to adulthood, married, and had children of his own. Tragically, he died in an air raid during World War II in 1944. This image, a testament to the unique circumstances of John's childhood, offers a glimpse into the past and the challenges faced by those with obesity during a time when understanding and acceptance were not as widespread as they are today.

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