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The boy sportsman
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Benjamin Britten - A Life in Pictures
2. The boy sportsman
At three months old, Benjamin nearly died from pneumonia. His parents were told that he would probably not enjoy a normal, healthy life, but he recovered better than expected and went on to become a keen tennis player and cricketer. Image courtesy of www.britten100.org.
