The Captain's Bunk A Story for Boys

In the sleepy coastal village of Northbourne, two modest homes sit opposite each other on a crescent of thatched cottages: the Captain’s Bunk, home to retired naval officer Captain Carnegy and his lively brood, and the Vicarage, where the kindly rector, his ailing wife, and a pair of mischievous Yorkshire terriers keep the peace. The village’s only handyman, Binks, watches the boys’ antics with a mixture of exasperation and affection, his stern gaze softened by the everyday bustle of garden work and church duties.

Geoff and Alick Carnegy, the captain’s sons, spend their days turning the quiet shore into a stage for daring pranks, daring each other to climb walls, deliver notes, and out‑wit the ever‑watchful terriers. Their spirited rivalry with the vicar’s dogs and the gentle rivalry between the two households creates a lively tableau of childhood adventure, friendship, and the simple pleasures of life by the sea. The story captures the charm of a bygone era, inviting listeners to wander the shingle‑strewn lanes and share in the boys’ boundless energy.