William Pett Ridge (22 April 1859 – 29 October 1930), commonly known as W. Pett Ridge, was an English author, best known for his vivid portrayal of life in the lower-middle-class London suburbs, through a body of work that was both prolific and popular in the early 20th century. Born in Charlton, Kent, Ridge spent his formative years in the changing landscape of Victorian London, an experience tha...