Burglar Bill

Burglar Bill

Burglar Bill was written in 1888 by F Anstey (Thomas Anstey Guthrie) as a recitation. It was adapted as a children's book by Allan Ahlberg and Janet Ahlberg. They originated the catchphrase "I'll 'ave that".


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