Bridget Walker

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Bridget Walker, also called Vicky, Bridgie and Biddy(SW4)is the youngest in the Walker family.

[edit] Appearances and mentions

• Swallows and Amazons (1930): she holds the title Ship's Baby^{ref req} and is nicknamed Vicky due to a resemblance to Queen Victoria in her old age; her birthday cake has Victoria written in icing ^{ref req}
• Swallowdale (1931): she has a carry-on part celebrating her birthday
• Pigeon Post (1932): Bridget is at home with Mother, recovering from whooping cough
• We Didn't Mean to Go to Sea(1932): she stays with Mother at Pin Mill. However, *Secret Water (1932): she is a main character in this story, promoted to Able Seaman^{ref req} and proves to be a brave member of the crew and a willing human sacrifice.

[edit] See also

• For discussion on her age see How old is Bridget?.
• wikipedia:whooping cough

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