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Born in Aylestone in 1942. Schools: Granby Road Infants & Juniors; Lansdowne Road Boys.
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Looking for any friends who emigrated to Australia. I lived in Oadby until 1969 when I moved to London returning to marry and have a family. Divorced 7 years ago and wondered whether any friends from Melbourne (where I lived for awhile) were interested in making contact.
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Born in Leicester (1947). Went to school at the old Bell Street school, Wigston (1953); then to Long Street school (1956-1959); then to Abington High school (1960-1964). Lived in Holmden Ave, Wigston (1949-1961) then moved to Carlton Drive Wigston (1961-1972). Worked for Bentley Engineering, Parker Drive, Leicester before moving to the USA. Played football with Wigston Fields, Enderby Town (now Leicester United) and Lutterworth Town. Moved to the USA in 1972. Presently single (divorced with 4 grown children).
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I would like to hear from anyone in Leicester who remembers me. I left England for NZ in '76. I worked for most of my working life in the UK at G. Perry & Sons in Aylestone. I also worked for Douglas Kinsley's in South Wigston. I attended Lansdowne Boys Secondary Modern School after Granby Road Primary. I grew up at 344 Aylestone Road and lived there until I was about 19.
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Ex Moat Boys (66-71). Moved to Torquay to work summers and travel winters. Photographer on board ships for 5 years, moved to States in 78 with (now ex) wife and run photo ops for large resort companies throughout the US.
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I grew up in by far the most beautiful village in Leics, Billesdon, on the A47 to Rutland. How I miss it! So many fantastic memories and nostalgic pangs, I'll have to return to live at some point. Does anybody know the Queenshead pub or go to the primary school in the seventies? A suggestion: please try to show more before and after photos of Leices villages and current photos and latest news of Leicester. I never get time to go back, and I have no family in Leicester anymore. It'd be great to see something on the Billesdon area. (Gaulby, Skeffigton, Frisby, Rolleston, etc.). In closing, super website, and best of luck with it and of course, up the Foxes ! (and Tigers).
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Lived in Leicester, Buller Rd, between the years of 1967 to 1989. Went Abbey Primary School, and then to the school next to the canal at the end of Ross Walk. Then went to the "Collegiate" And then to Coventry "Lanchester" Poly... Moved to the States in 1989 - came back to visit in 1992. Looking for all the friends I grew up with in Leicester: Rohit, Mahesh, Sanjays, Bharat, Amerpal, and the rest of the gang...
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Maiden Name: Kenna. Grew up in Highfields. Attended Sacred Heart and Corpus Christie schools. Worked at Wadkin Ltd. & Gimson & Co. Three boys - Sam, Joel & Alex (Sam attended Thurnby School). Married Andy Cook in 1974 (Andy from Stoughton). We lived in Gaulby Lane, Stoughton from 1980 to 1988. Andy worked at Rank Taylor Hobson and Bridgeport. I have Mum and 4 Brothers and Sisters living in Thurnby and Knighton. We emigrated to Sydney, initially in 1975, returning in 1980. Returned again to Sydney in 1988.
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Born in Leicester '55. Lived in Thurmaston until '73 then emigrated to Canada. Attended Churchill (?) infant school, 1 year at the "new" junior school before being sentenced to the "old" one in the village, followed by Roundhill and Longslade.
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Hi. Ashby and Shirley Goddard (nee Denton) We went to Belper St and Rushey Mead School till 1952. Ash lived in Kensington St; Shirley on the Sutton Est. Ash worked in the building trade and Shirley worked at Healthgaurd and Corah's. We would like to hear from anyone who knew us.
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I probably don't properly qualify as an ex-pat, I'm a Yank who was stationed at RAF Bruntingthorpe during 1960-'62 period. My wife (from Ipswich, Suffolk), three kids, and I lived in Birstall. I was the station manager of the base Armed Forces Radio Service, and as such made many visits to DeMontfort Hall to do interviews for rebroadcast. I was also a member of the flying group at Leicester East airport, and received my "PPL" (Private Pilot Licence) while there. I would be happy to chat with anyone who might like to talk about those times, and/or the RAF station.
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Thanks for the use of your web site, there are a number of old friends and acquaintances with whom I would like to reestablish connections. Glen Hills, I must admit, doesn't ring any bells, but Blaby certainly does. I did a lot of driving around the countryside while I was there [Bruntingthorpe]. The "small" part of the world is that I was stationed at Sculthorpe [Norfolk] in 1959 and lived in a couple of places: Houghton St. Giles, near Fakenham, and Docking, not far from Hunstanton. I was there a year, and was offered a transfer to Bruntingthorpe to head up the electronics shop. That's how we happened to move to Wanlip Avenue, Birstall. We left the U.K. in September of '62. My first trip to England was in '54, and I was stationed at RAF Bentwaters, near Ipswich. I met and married my wife, Margaret there and we're still at it. I mentioned in my diary entry that I was the station manager of the AFRS station on base. AFRS was not allowed to broadcast radio energy for music, etc. (good old BBC), so I built a station using an old, large audio amplifier, and wired up almost everybody on base, and equipped them each with a speaker. Additionally, I built a remote-broadcast unit and we used to -- guess what -- broadcast basketball games from the gym. We called it AFRB (Armed Forces Radio Bruntingthorpe). Now for Sheringham. My wife went to school at Cromer, and lived in Aylsham when she was a kid. We went to Sheringham often while we were at Sculthorpe, on our way to Cromer. She has a brother who still lives in the tiny village of Buxton, in Norfolk. I was just wondering if the base you visited in Suffolk was Bentwaters. It was the biggest base in Suffolk at that time (along with Woodbridge). I left the Air Force in '65, after 13 years, and took a job in Houston. One of the customers I worked with and visited in '77, while working for the Hydril company (an energy-related company that designed and built electronic control systems for pipelines) was Shell Oil.in [your city] Calgary. I subsequently finished up my military career with the Texas Air National Guard, and put in a total of 24 years. I'm retired now, both from the military, and my civilian job. I live in Bellville, Texas now, about 65 miles NW of Houston. Still do some flying.�
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Looking for Lizzie Locker - we went to Medway Junior and Newarke Grammar.
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Hello, I lived in Leicester for 24 years. I worked Acarias restaurant at the Clock Tower, also the Fish & Quart and Berni Inn. Moved to the US in 1969. Would love to hear from old friends. Look forward to hearing from you! Mary Gordon.
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Lived in Lutterworth (Greenacres Drive) 1970- 1977. Went to Sherrier C of E Junior School, followed by 18 months at Lutterworth High School. It would be good to hear from anyone who was there at the same time.
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Hi, born in Loughborough, Leicestershire, went to Rosebury St. School then Garendon. Worked at William Moss after leaving school, 1960. Came to US in 1972.
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Lived in Stocking Farm, left in 1969. School: English Martyrs - first class to go all four years. A new school then. My mother, Mary Gordon, also lives here. I also have a sister, Bridget, and a brother, Pat, that live in the U.S.
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I was Vivienne Bamkin and went to Hillsborough School in Birstall followed by Rawlins, Quorn. I cannot remember the dates!! but before 1960.
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I was born in 1941 and was brought up in George St, Enderby. Went to Enderby Junior School. I left England in 1967 to live in South Australia. I am trying to contact an old friend, Eric Bruin, who lived in the same street. I am returning to UK for Christmas and would like to make contact with any one who remembers me.
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I would like to contact anyone from Earl Shilton who attended Heathfield school from the time it opened in 37 or 38 to Xmas 39. Names like Trevor Pegg, George Coley, Ernest Blake, Ruby Edwards, Kathleen Bott. Work places were Alf Brays Eng., Green Lane area, Clarendon Eng., Clarendon Park and Coventry G and T, Wigston (all during the war years). Also interested in tracing my Mother's family, Protheroes, who were Taylors in Humberstone Road. My mother died May 14 1928. I believe her father came from Market Harborough and her Mother's name was Butterworth.
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Howdy from the big "D". Lived in Glen Hills, Glen Parva 1947-1966. Worked at Midland Hosiery, then Carvers Corner (grocery store) in Glen Hills. Worked for City Fire Brigade 1966-1969 and part time for Securitas, then departed for down under - New Zealand.
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Lived in Stoneygate from 1970-75, went to Wyggeston Boys. Played rugby also at Oadby Wyggs and spent summer holidays working in places like BSC warehouse!
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Peter married Elizabeth Garton on August 5th 1950. Pete was serving in the Royal Navy and Elizabeth was living in Belper Street. Belgrave. We both went to the Catherine St and Belper St schools during the World War II. We would really like to hear from any members of Liza`s family back there (The Walsh [Welsh] family on her mothers side). Also any (now) "old" friends wanting to say hello, after all these passing years. Liza and I have lived here in Perth since I retired from the R.N. in 1970. Please give us a call on the cyber link.
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What a great website! I have been in Australia for 3 years now. I lived in "Wiggy" and went to work at Jones and Shipman on Narborough Road. If there is anybody who also worked there could you please give me their email address. I am also a Freeman of Leicester and would like to meet any other Freemen. Tah me duck.
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I left Leicester in November 1974. I left Wyggeston Boys school in 1951 and worked for an accountant EW King and Son in Halford St for 2 years. I did my national service with the Royal Leicestershire Regiment, working in the pay office at Glen Parva Barracks. When I came out of the army I worked for Thomas and Evans, Ellis Chemical, Dust Control Equipment and finally The Midland Red Bus Company at South Wigston. I am over for a holiday in Leicester from August 27 to October 15, and I would be very pleased to meet anyone who remembers me. I am particularly interested in locating a girl/woman that I used to work with at Dust Control Equipment. Before she was married her name was Irene Adams and she used to live as far as I know at 56 Gervas Road; which is off Goodwood Road. I lost touch with her in 1989 unfortunately, only managing to speak with her briefly on the phone. If anyone can shed any light on where she is living at this time I would appreciate it very much. My email address is [email protected] and I am looking forward to seeing Leicester again, as always. I have had 4 wonderful holidays there previously and once I get there I am really satisfied to be home again and never wish to travel anywhere else. My regards to all Leicester Expats and may God go with you all where ever you are. Charlie Smith.
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I went to Rushey Meade boys school 1959 to 1963, lived on Mowacre Hill 1955 to 1966. Belonged to 100th boy scouts of Stocking Farm.
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I am originally from Hinckley and was born in 1966 making me 34. I used to do a lot of stuff at the Concordia Theatre and then went on to become a professional actor. I have lived in Belgium for 3 months and have recently discovered amazing things on the Internet - this site for one. I left Hinckley in 1986 but most of my family are still there and I have tried to go back 2 or 3 times a year. That will probably be cut down to once a year now I live abroad. I went to Richmond Junior School between 74-77, Redmoor High School 77-80 and John Cleveland 80-84.
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I bought an old clock from an auction and the name on the face was "Geo.Tarratt-Leicester." I was interested in seeing if the company is still in existence. Can anyone help?
Editors Note:
The company� - George Tarratt, Jewellers & Goldsmiths - are still going strong in Leicester and have done so since 1913. They are located at 21 Market Street, and their website URL is http://www.georgetarratt.co.uk/
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I am looking for a Charles Palmer who I know served in the forces based in Leicestershire during the second world war. I think he was in the army?. He was originally from Folkestone and returned there after the war. Does any @old@ [?] pat remember a Charles Palmer. He used to date a girl from the Land Army based around the Kibworth area.
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Came to Australia in 1973 when I was five. Not many memories about the place, but this site gives me some information about where I was born. I will have to ask my parents on their history.
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Hi. I just stumbled on your page. Great Job. I lived on French Rd, just off East Park Rd and attended Moat Boys in 1962 thru 1968. Worked for Gaedor (an Exide battery distributor). Left for Canada in 1972.
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Awright then, how many of ya from the South Knighton area. Namely Knighton Fields Rd East. Lanky Boys 78-83 or Premier Drum 88-93. We lived on Aston Hill (well I did for 26 yrs - me wife's American). We lived back there for a year in 96 but we're back in the US now. Let me see now, Parmeko PLC on Percy Rd from 83-88. Those of us in the know, knew our estate as Kirby Estate. Heather Rd, Sutton Rd, Scott St down by the Co-op shoe factory, the Seven Bridges on KFRE. Old haunts were the Manny (The Manchester Hotel) on Knighton Fields Rd West. That's all I can remember for now, so we'll say 'awright mate' till later.
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Would like to contact old friends or make some new ones, went to Northfield and Newarke Girls (69/70). Used to live just off Barkby Road.
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I used to live in Fleckney in 70/80s; attended Kibworth High School and Robert Smyth School, Market Harborough. Moved to USA 4 years ago.
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What a pleasure to discover, quite by accident, your website. I was raised in Lougborough, and attended Loughborough High School for Girls from 1949-1954
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Searching for my cousins. Their father George Felstead Shaw of Highcross St, Leicester; their mother, Winifred J Shaw (Mee) of St Dunstans Rd, Leicester - married at All Saints 11.3.1938 Leicester. At least one daughter - Janet A Shaw, born 1943 in Surrey. I know its a long time ago but does anyone remember this family ?
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I lived in South Wigston, and went to South Wigston Secondary Modern school. After school I worked as an office boy for the Leicester Mercury. I joined the Army Apprentice School in Arborfield in 1955. My Grandfather was known as the London Barber in South Wigston; his shop was on Countesthorpe Road next to Eric Holmes Bike Shop. I am looking for a couple of old school pals. Peter Gamble (who lived in Glen Parva), Nevil Smith, Doug Smith, Fatty Jackson, Mick Hanney (hooker for the rugby team) Ken Willson and any others that may remember me. I served with the REME in Germany until 1966, came back to Leicester in 1969, and worked at Browetts, Standard Triumph & Jaguar as a mechanic. In 1970 I went to Canada and worked as an Industrial Mechanic Millwright until I joined the Canadian Coast Guard as a Marine Engineer. I retired in 1997 and live in peace in the woods on a lake in beautiful Nova Scotia. That's about it in a nutshell. If you know me, or any of my friends from school or work, please email me [see above]. Tah me ducks. Best regards, John.
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One word, thanks. I just love your site, having had a lot of response. I even had an email from a 75 year old war bride that I remembered when I was only 6 years old. She went to Clark's College with my aunt, who is also a war bride� and lives in Fitzgerald, Georgia U.S.A.� I particularly like the nostalgia page with the trains and can remember sitting at the 'Spy and Cop' in Wigston for many hours. My school friend and I held our little red train spotters book in hand and steadfastly marked off all the numbers as the old steam trains went by. You really have taken me down memory lane. My mother worked at the B.U. for years and one lady has mentioned that she had also worked there.� I would like to contribute a short story sometime. I joined the Army from the recruiting office on London Road at the age of 15 1/2 and went to the Army Apprentice School in Arborfield in 1955. Have some anecdotes that you may like to print. It's late her now and my visitors ( Son, Wife and grandson are getting ready for bed) will be in touch. Can't express my appreciation for your web page enough.
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Hi! My maiden name was Christine Anne Harcourt. I grew up on Netherhall Estate, Leicester (born in 1957) but left in 1967 and moved to the Gipsy Lane area of Leicester. My junior schools were Scraptoft Valley and Northfield House. From about 1968 to 1975 (can't remember exactly - so long ago now >snigger< - I attended Newarke Girls' Grammar School, Leicester. I left Leicester in 1976 and have lived in Germany ever since then (married a German guy at Leicester Registry Office). I would love to hear from anybody who might know me from way back when!
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Born in Quorn 1958. While at Rawlins School Quorn (1972 to 1976) went by the name of Paul Camp. Later studied at Leeds University, and in 1982, went off to work in Sudan doing "good deeds" for the next 8 years. Became a Muslim in 1983 and later married; now have 6 lovely children.
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I would like to make contact with my cousin David Camp from Quorn, who worked as an electrical apprentice at Brush Switchgear, Loughborough. His Father is Charles Camp and his mother is Clara. Dave married & left the UK for Canada in the mid 60's and settled in Vancouver. He was working at the University of British Columbia on satellite imagery for weather satellites. Can anyone help [Oct 13, 2000].
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Hey all!! If anyone from Leicester has AOL (America Online), please Instant Message (IM) me!!!! At Makavelilives0n. I am 14 years old and moved to Denver a couple of years ago. I used to live in Aylestone on Holywell Road near the Lutterworth Road. I went to Montrose Primary School, and was going to go to South Wigston before my family emigrated to the States. Please E-mail or IM if you remember me, or if you used to live anywhere near me in Aylestone. Go Blue Army!
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Hi I'm Diane, I was born in Derby, and lived in Mountsorrel with my family: Mum, Betty; Dad, Richard; sisters, Linda and Christine. We went to Christchurch School (1958-?), Saint Peters School (1961?-1963), and the Humphrey Perkins High School (1964-65). We Emigrated to Australia in 1965, where we lived in Melbourne for approx. 10 years. Relatives are, Jack (deceased) and Amy Elliott, children, John, Paul, Susan, Cherie live in Sileby now. Kath and Alan Clarke, children, Jacquie, Alan, Michael, Katie, Georgie. Ken and Hilda Smith (Sileby), son� Dennis. Uncle John Houseden Mountsorrel deceased. Sister Linda Walton in Bentleigh, Melbourne, Australia, has already contacted you and is in the log.
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I grew up in Hinckley and went to Westfield High School until 1964, then started my apprenticeship at Rolls Royce (formerly Bristol Siddley) in Coventry, and stayed there until 1976, when we went to New Zealand, returning to Hinckley in 1979, then leaving again in 1983, to come to the States where we've been ever since. I was a founding member of Fortuna football club , a successful Hinckley team of the late Sixties. I was also a frequent visitor to the George Ballroom in Hinckley and saw many of the top bands of the Sixties perform.
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Left UK 10 years ago. Spent most of my time in Leicester Forest East. Went to Bosworth College 6th Form. Would love to find friend Robin Winch-Furness or anybody else that remembers me. !!!!! Haven't been home since I left. Life moves so fast. This is a great site and I am now homesick for the first time in years. Please, anybody who remembers... drop me a line.�
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I was brought up around Kirby Muxloe, Leicester Forest East and Western Park. I went to South Charnwood High 82-86 and Bosworth College 86-90. Good friends at school with Robin Winch-Furness; would also like to contact Josephine Price, Caroline Wright and Kirsty Wykes (who also went to South Charnwood and/or Bosworth college). My name back then was Craig Matthew Leak.
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I was born & raised in Hinckley and attended Hinckley Grammar School (before it became John Cleveland College) from 1959 - 1965. I spent two years in Australia from 1972 - 1974 before returning to England to get married in May 1975 to Gill (and we're still married -- 25 years last May). We emigrated to Canada in July 1984 and we've lived in Mississauga ever since. I've worked for Safe Computing (1983-1984 in Leicester & 1984-1988 in Canada), Leicester City Council (1981-1983), Thorn Lighting (1978-1981) and Leicestershire County Council (1974-1978). Gill and I have 3 kids, Helen, Steven and Russell, but the rest of our families still live in England, mainly in the Thurmaston area. Great to find this site; hope we can make new (and renew old) acquaintances!
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Originally from Stoney Stanton, but lived in Burbage for 1 year before leaving for the USA. Left the UK in 1988. Attended Heathfield High School in Earl Shilton followed by John Cleveland College. At JCC from 1974 to 1976. Still watch the City on the Telly (shown on Sunday evenings in the USA). Get back for some good beer at least once per year.
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Lived in Great Glen from 1970 and went to Great Glen primary school, then Kibworth High School, followed by Robert Smythe MH. Worked in the Greyhound Inn in Great Glen, then joined the RAF in 1983.
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The street where I was born [Liverpool St in the Wharf St area] is no longer there; it's now St Matthews estate. Moved to Royal East Street. Attended St Marks School then went on to Ellis Avenue school for girls. Leaving school, I started to work at Corah's Knitwear. At a young age, I moved to NY, USA. Now a widow, I have two grown sons and two grandchildren. Will be visiting UK on July 22 for 3 weeks. Will be going to Kibworth Beauchamp, but you can bet I will be visiting good old Leicester. TTFN
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Hi, my name is Mark Thompson. I am from Great Glen and went to Great Glen Primary, and Kibworth High School. Does anyone remember the music teacher Roger Garrat? I was there in the mid 70's. if anyone remembers me, email and we can chat - bye.
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I stumbled upon this site while looking for what [the GWR engine] Pendennis Castle is up to. Anyone know of any books, photos, etc. of the Belgrave Road railway line (The Holiday Line), especially through Thurnby & Scraptoft station?
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I moved to Bushby in 1950 (I think) and from there to Scraptoft in 1955. I moved over to Wales in 1965, then from 1968 to 1998 lived in various parts of� Hertfordshire. I now live in Winchcombe, in the Cotswolds, though since November I have been working in Amsterdam. There - potted history! I used to train spot, and spent many an hour at Thurnby & Scraptoft station, either in the evenings waiting for the one and only freight, or on summer weekends & bank hols watching� the seaside specials! I even traveled on them to Skeggy & Hunstanton. So, I've kept an eye open on the railway press, but never found more than an occasional photo. My second pursuit was concerned with ale! I worked at Midland Clubs brewery in Leicester for one summer. I still recall exploring the Leicester Brewing &� Malting premises, too, though they had been standing empty for a long while. And who was that chap who brewed his own - somewhere down the Belgrave road area. Tom Hoskins, that's it! Oh, you've set me on a nostalgia trip now!
I am not sure if I qualify as an ex-pat, if I still reside in UK, do I? I hope to end this work in Amsterdam in September, because I don't like leaving my cottage empty and unattended during the week. Born in Nottinghamshire in 1947; Moved to Newstead Cottage, Bushby, Leics in summer of 1950. Started Thurnby C of E school in 1952. Moved to Scraptoft village in 1955. Remained at Thurnby C of E school until 1958, when I started Guthlaxton, at Wigston Magna. Finished "Gutho" in 1965 and went to Aberystwyth. Between 1968 and 1998 I bounced around inside the borders of Hertfordshire (Hatfield, Walkern, Stevenage, Broxbourne, Baldock). Moved to Hydaway Cottage in 1998. I used to cycle all over the Midlands in search of trains & Midland Red buses, between 1958 and 1965. Yes, Nuneaton & Rugby were frequently visited. I'd go by train to Birmingham & Wolverhampton to see Great Western locos. Leicester Central sometimes had something on shed (Flying Scotsman was there briefly, and the gas turbine GT3). Now, I am a director of Cotswold Steam Preservation Ltd, and active in restoring ex-GWR freight loco no. 2807 back to serviceable condition on the Gloucester Warwickshire Railway.�
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Lived in Braunstone Frith, near Skudamore Rd. Worked at Leicester General, LRI, and Glenfield Rd Hospital (1983-1989). School at Crown Hills and Roundhill. My girls went to Alderman Newton. Natalie, Rhonda and Carly.
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Looking for Robin Archer, Mantle Road School (1953); he lived in Tudor Road off of the Fosse Rd. Also (Nee) Mary Marples, Brockingdon Sec Mod School, Enderby (lived in Littlethorpe).
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Attended Wyggeston Girls' School (1960-67). I would like the contact details of the Old Girls' Association. I went to Newcastle Upon Tyne University. In Tunisia since 1971. It's great to hear your Leicester jargon - me duck.
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I grew up in Barclay St off the Fosse Rd, and was one of 6 children. My mother ran the hairdressers next to the Westleigh cinema (both now gone). I attended Imperial Ave infants, Shaftsbury Rd Juniors (56-60), Ellesmere Boys schools (60-64) followed by 3 years as apprentice pattern maker at Pollards (Everton Park Rd I think). Left Leicester briefly but returned in 1969 after marrying Lin. I worked at Northbridge engineering at Wigston and bought a house on the Little Hill Estate. Finally the weather got the better of me and we emigrated in 1973, first to Melbourne and then 5 yrs ago moved to Perth. Names I remember: Glen Logan, Tom Hunt, Dick Hollis, John Potter, Russ Austin (who now lives in Wales) and Paul (?) who was apprenticed with me. Would love to hear from anyone familiar... Great site!
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Hi, I'm from Utica, NY. I've been trying to contact anyone from the Earl Shilton area who went to Heathfield school from 1938 to 1940. I was born in leicester in 1925. I came to North America in 1953. I live in NY in the summer and South Carolina in the winter; thats right, I'm an official snow bird. A keen City fan, and also interested in geneology. I enjoy thisisleicestershire and visit your site quite often. Would be delighted to contact someone from the class of 39. I visit leicester about every other year, but I am able to pop over at the drop of a hat. Thanks for making your site so available.
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Age 53, Attended King Richard III school (58 to 62). Lived at 6 Goldhill, Saffron Lane Estate. Married Carol Whithead in 1966 and moved to Oz in 1982. Apprenticed at� Stanilands Plastering at age 15 to 21. Loved it, great boss, all good blokes, miss them all. Also worked at Reynolds Plastering, Mam Connie, Dad, Stan.
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I was born in 59 in Wigston, and lived in Kibry Muxloe up to age 7, when my family moved to Burton-on-the-wolds. I attended Stonehill and Longslade secondary schools in Birstall, and college in Melton Mowbray. After studying mining engineering at Cardiff university, I returned to the Midlands in 1980 and settled in Coventry where I worked for GEC. During this time I met and married my wife Liz, and we had our first son, Joe. In 1987 we moved to Scotland, where I worked for Philips, and we had 2 more sons, Duncan, and Euan. In 1997 we moved to Ireland where we now live.
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Coleman Road School (1949-1956); Moat Boys School (1956-1961); Sunray Dyeing Co. (1961-1983). Grew up in the Clumber Road area, and when married, lived in Evington. Left U.K. in 1984.
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Born Millfield Farm Estate, Braunstone. Attended Millfield Primary School (1972-1978). Attended Southfields College (1985-1987). Ran the Bradgate Tea Rooms, Newtown Linford (1988-1992).
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Born in Loughborough, 1943. Attended Mountfields Primary School - 1950-1954. Limehurst Girls School until 1960. Worked at Rexall/Riker Drug Co. as a Librarian. Lived in Nanpantan until 1962, then moved to Gloucestershire. Father worked for Brush Turbines. Played hockey for Loughborough Ladies. Emigrated to the States in 1972.
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Musician in Leicester; attended Rawlins School in Quorn.
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Pat Boyd. I lived at 1 Gipsy Lane in Leicester; my son, Graham Reeve, was born February 23rd 1947. He joined the Air Force in Leicester approx. 1960. Graham went to Brune after leaving the Air force and now lives in Kuching, Malaysia.
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Winstanley High School 1972-1975; Bosworth College 1975-1977; University of Leicester 1994-1997.
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Ex 17, Turnbull Drive Braunstone, 1973
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I just got an e-mail from my daughter who lives in Washington State. I am from Leicester, went to the Newarke Girls School and would like to hear from some of the girls who attended there. I am an old one, 73 and do keep in touch with a few of the old girls. I am a war bride, met my husband during the war and came to the USA in 1946. He was in the USAF and he was stationed in England for seven years so my family know Leicester quite well. My father was the church organist at Fosse Rd Methodist Church. If you can find me someone who has gone to the Newarkes I would like to hear from them. My friends do not have computers so I can't e-mail them.
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Went to Alderman Newton Boys' School - city centre. Emigrated in 1983. Miss family and LCFC - not much else.
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I moved from Mountsorrel in Oct 99, to work out in San Francisco. I lived in the Leicester area from 1975 till then playing Hockey for Loughborough Town and Cricket For Burton on the Wolds.�
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Grew up in Leicester, U.K. Left in 1960. Educated at The Newry Junior College of Art. Worked at the Leicester Telephone Exchange, Armstrong Siddley and Shell Oil. Would like to contact old friends Anne Goodwin, Joyce Forrest, Pauline Hull, Rex Reed, Alan Braithwaite or Michael 'Buck' Ryan who was in the Grenadier Guards living in Aldershot. Would love to hear from anyone I knew in the U.K.
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Searching for my sister's old school friend. Jennifer (nee Morris) Powell is hoping to contact her friend Lorraine Clay, they were school mates before we emigrated to NZ in 1972. They lived on Saffron Lane. My sister was born in 1959 so Lorraine would be of a similar age. Thanks.
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First school I remember was Knighton Fields Junior - with teachers Big Miss Harris and Little Miss Harris (you can guess at why they were named that way!), then to Oadby area to Gartree, then went to a newly opened school-Manor High School (oh those crimplene dresses!), then Beauchamp Upper School, then emigrated to NZ from Uplands Rd Oadby in September 1972 (after sitting O-Levels). Friends names that I remember from as far back as Knighton Fields are Shirley Matthews, Terence (or was it Mark) Williams, Martin Tranter, Ashley Buckley, Gillian Laywood. Then from Oadby there was Elaine Middleton (still in contact), Cathy Topham, Angela Sturgess, Sarah Bennett, Diane Snowden, Susan Cross, Susan Marris, Noelle Gordon? I'll have to speak to my brothers about the boys, they'll have to dredge up all the taunting, teasing songs they used to sing at me! There were four of us kids in our family (Morris ) and all redheads (still are!) so we were noticeable. I was the eldest, then Julie, then there was Tez, then Jenny and the baby was John.
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Old Wyggestonian, 1963-1971, now working for the Danish Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an adviser to the Vietnamese Government on Water Resources and Irrigation Sector Policy.
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I really enjoy this web site. Very good indeed. I was brought up in Aylestone, on Eastwood Road (Saffron Lane area). I went to school at Linwood Lane and played a bit of rugby for Aylestone Athletic. I then joined the army (The Royal Leicesters) for 4 years and served in Aden, Hong Kong and Borneo. Also worked for British Telecom for 10 years at Aylestone depot. Left for� Aussie in 1974. Now live in Salisbury S.A. Do a bit of� woodturning as a hobby and� have a Ham Radio (call VK5 ATU). Now working for Telstra. My wifes name is Phyl (Nee Martin) from Pickwell Close, New Parks. If anyone knows us, give us a call.
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From Syston. Attended Roundhill (75-79) then Wreake Valley and Charles Keene College. Worked at Advance Tapes and Leicester Mercury. Moved to the US 7 years ago.
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I want to purchase a painting by David Western.
Editor's Comment:
Certain paintings displayed at this website (mainly railway art) are available for purchase from Lazy Acre Fine Arts Limited, (Distributor of David Weston's prints) Hollingshead Yard, Nottingham Street, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire LE13 1NW. Phone: 01664 812600. Write or phone for a catalogue of all available prints (not just railway related) and please mention this website.
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Me Duck? Yes, I've just quacked it. Like to contact members of C.A.B.P. (Canadian Alliance of British Pensioners) or equivalent organisations.
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I was born and grew up on the Loughborough Rd., Leics., where my parents had a fish and chip shop. Went to Mellor Street School, then Western Park Open air School and finally Rushey Mead Girls School. Worked at British United Shoe Machinery Co. after leaving school. Came to the U.S. in 1960. Met and married my husband who was stationed at R.A.F. Bruntingthorpe. Like to hear from anyone who may remember the schools, the B.U., or Bruntingthorpe!
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Just a line to tell you how grateful I am for "connecting" me, through your Leicester Ex-Pats site, to "new" friends. I am in e-mail touch with several now - including one who lives here in Washington state! It is almost as good as going home to correspond and reminisce with them (Sept 17, 2000).
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Lived on New Parks until 1959, married an American and moved to the US. I have lived all over the US and lived back in England (1971-1976) in Newmarket. I have a sister and brother living in Glenfield - Gillian Newby and Eric Thompson. I do visit Leicester every other year and my family also come over here. If anyone remembers me, I would love to hear from them. I still keep in touch with my friends from my youth in Leicester: Toni Clarke, Pauline Quinn, Ruth Harrison, Jose Newman, Valerie Grant and others, in fact, we have re-unions every two years.
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Hi. A little bit about myself: Born May 17th, 1956. Lived at 3 Bringhurst Road, New Parks Estate Leicester. Attended New Parks Girls S. M. school. Moved to Rushey Mead Estate when I was 16. Worked at Jelson Builders and Simpkin Freezer Food Centre. I got married in 1975 - lived in Holland for 2 years went back to the U.K., then emigrated to Canada in 1988. Would love to hear from anyone who knows me.
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Forest Lodge infant and junior schools New Parks Estates 1961 - 1967. New Parks girls school 1967 - 1971. Jelson Builders', Loughborough Road 1972 - 1975. Simpkin Freezer Food Centres 1975 - 1980. (Ray Simpkin's secretary) Holland (Eschende and Heneglo) 1980 - 1982.� Back to U.K., Hitchin, Welwyn Garden City and Eastbourne 1982 - 1988 Emigrated to Canada - Midland and Cambridge 1988 until present. This is our home now and we've never looked back - it's great living here, the best decision we've ever made.
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I lived on the Stocking Farm Estate, attended Woodstock School then Beaumont Leys until 1976. Worked for the Leicestershire Health Authority at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. Moved to Denver Colorado in 1987. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me in those days so long ago. My parents are Jim and Jean Blankley, and I have 2 brothers (Jim and Ian), and 2 sisters (Karen and Jean).
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Approx. 25 years ago, lived in Syston (Pembroke Ave). Went to Roundhill College and was in Burty Balydons class. David Moorcroft was my PE teacher.
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At last, a site worth visiting Again & Again. I grew up in Hugglescote, near Coalville. Went to Newbridge and Coalville upper schools. Joined the Army in 1976 (16 years old) and never came back. (It was the army or the pits and I don't look good in black.) I'm currently trying to create a little bit of England in the boondocks. The locals love English beer (if anyone from 'Bass' reads this you are missing out on a great market). Now for a commercial break: The Philippines is not Manila (nor is it Mindanoa). Just as Leicestershire is not Leicester (or Northern Ireland). North Luzon has great beaches, great food, great hotels and really great people. Come and visit!!! Hearing "ay up mi duck" in a phillipino accent is worth the trip by itself. Although my home is now in Laoag, I'm currently working in Malaysia building bridges (in more ways than one). Please keep up the really quite brilliant site for the benefit of all the exiles.
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Born 1947, lived on Uppingham Road, Thurnby. Went to The Convent, Spencefield Lane, then to finishing school at Cuckfield in Sussex. Married in 1968, lived in Wigston Fields till 1990, then moved to Australia the same year. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me.
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Woodologist, born 1945, lived in Coates Avenue, New Parks till 1968. Got married and moved to Brighton Avenue, Wigston Fields. Moved to Australia 1990. Still happily married. Anyone who knew me, or who got drunk in the Royal Oak in Wigston, please get in touch.
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Hello my name is Lesley Squires. I came across this site using thisisleicestershire site. I am from Netherhall and went to Scraptoft Valley then Hamilton High schools. Married to Peter Zawadzki from Thurnby Lodge. Anyone out there who would like to get in touch please contact us. Moved to Canada 1980.
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Born in Loughborough (1960), attended Cobden, Garendon and Burleigh schools. Worked for Visionhire (1977 until 1990), then emigrated to Australia. Would like to hear from ex-schoolmates etc. I support Leicester City - who doesn't!
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Would like to contact Bertram or Barbara Thorpe (nee Meadowcroft). I worked with 'Babs' at Bostick (B.B.Chemical), lost contact 20+ years ago. They had 3 children Steven, Debbie and Mandy; last known address: Fairfax Road, had a news agents shop.�
Added by E-mail: I grew up on Samuel Street at the back of the Old Odeon Cinema on Rutland Street. I attended St. Georges School behind the police stahe B.B.Chemical Company (Bostick) on Ulverscroft Road 1958 - 1963. My husband is Keith Bindley who grew up New Bridge Street near the football grounds. He attended Westcoates School in the early 1950's. We emigrated to Toronto, Canada in October 1965.
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Well Tim, you did a great job remembering all the places us kids use to play. I have spent most of the morning ploughing through your site. Many memories have been unfolded for me, especially the trips down Peewit Hollow and the trains thundering past. I particularly remember the pennies being put on the train line to be mushed by the next train coming along. A great site and one that I am glad to say I was given the opportunity of viewing. I have many things I would like to say, but do not know how much room I have but anyway here goes. For those Ex-Pats out in the big wide world, I wish you all well. It is amazing to me how many of us have left England to find greener pastures, but still we are drawn to Leicester because our lives either started there or we past through sometime.
It would be great to hear from anyone who knew me either from school or work. I grew up at 18 Hillsborough Road, opposite Hillsborough Cresent in Glen Hills. My Mother still lives in the same house with the same gates which if any of you remember passing, are of a rabbit coming out of the magicians hat. Yes, my father was Ted Bailey the Magician. My Brother Alan who still lives in Leicester, (Lutterworth) was Bernie the Bolt on the Golden Shot, if any of you can remember that show? Anyhow, that bit of stardom lasted a while for Alan, but now he is a teacher at his old school. And yes, Tim, I remember Sue Townsend!�
Editors Note: to understand Pat's references to Glen Hills, the Infant's School and the author Sue Townsend, please see the section called [My Page] and also the subsection within it called "My memories of Glen Hills School."�
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My Great Grandfather Thomas Spencer was born in Leicester in 1870. In 1911, Mr. H. Spencer started the 'Spencer Gears' Factory. Could anyone give me any history of this facto���D$0�L$@;��D$0�\���S�&�D$(��P�& am wondering if maybe Mr. H. Spencer may have been the father of Thomas as I have been unable to find Parents for Thomas. Any help would be much appreciated. Pam Robb.
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Went to school in Shepshed at Hindleys Sec Mod. My Family still live there, Looking for long lost friends and relations. Married a Geordie and emigrated to Canada in 93.
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I was born on the Leicester Rd in Shepshed, but moved to live in Central Ave soon after. My Mom was a Shepshed girl but my Dad was from Kegworth. I went to the C of E infants and junior schools from 55 to 62, then went to Hindleys Sec Mod till 66. My Brother and Mom still live in Shepshed, and my Sister in Loughborough. I have a lot of relations living in Kegworth that haven't seen for years - if you read this please get in touch. This is a great web site, keep up the good work - thanks.
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Enjoyed the web site very much and keen to contact any ex-classmates from Wyggeston School for boys 1948-1953. Also, anyone who remember my father Eric Mason who worked at Faire Brothers most of his life.
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I lived for the first 19 years of my life in Burton Overy. about 8 miles from Leicester. I went to Great Glen primary school, Kibworth High school and Robert Smyth upper school. I have been in the U.S. for 9 years now.
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Attended Bridge Road Public School in the Early 70's. Attended Mundella Boy's School 1973,74,75. Left Mundella in my 2nd year in 1975 at the age of 13 to come to Canada.
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I went to Spencefield Secondary Modern School joined in 1964 and left in 1969. Lived in Leicester from 64 till 77, then left to live in Edinburgh, Scotland. In 1988 moved to Pakistan due to ill health. Would like to contact any classmate or friends from Leicester.
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I went to Caldecote Junior School from 1956-1960 and then on to King Richard III Girls' School. From there I went to Guthlaxton Grammar School in Wigston from whence me and my family emigrated to Perth W.A.
Added by E-mail: I grew up on Collingham Road in the late 50's and early 60's whilst going to Caldecote Junior School and then to King Richard III Girls' School (where most of the teachers were very strict!). I then moved to the Fairfield Estate (Anglesey Road) along with my two sisters, Patricia and Shirley, and my brother Mike (with my parents too, of course). Whilst there I attended Guthlaxton Grammar School from 64-66 and said goodbye to my boyfriend, Robert Wright, also at Guthy, and sailed for Australia. Whilst working here at Royal Perth Hospital as a medical secretary I began to do some work for a locum consultant Haematologist who I discovered grew up in Leicester (still supports Leicester City FC) and went to South Wigston School with my brother!!
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Signed in for the wife and realized that I lived in Leicester for a long time too. Lived at Baggrave Hall, near Hungarton (55); Premises of Forsells (woolen spinners), Frog Island (57);� 119 Hartopp Rd, Clarendon Park (66); 64 Mere Road, Wigston Magna (67). Employed: Belcher Radio Service (54); 5 year apprenticeship at Evans Lifts (55); Air Force, Cranwell (60); Metal Box, Loughborough (63); Transferred to Alex Harvey N.Z. (73) with Sheila (nee Harris ) and three offspring Julie, Jayne & Chris (7, 5, & 3).� Would like to hear from old friends or anyone who remembers the Country Music Club at the County Arms. The good old days!
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Emigrated to Canada (Edmonton Alberta) in 1957. Lived 26 yrs on Braunstone Lane (Nr the PO). Attended St Peter's Braunstone. Went to South Wigston School. Worked on Aircraft in Western Canada for 7yrs, then in Pulp & Paper Mills on the West Coast. Now retired. Married to June (nee Hooke) for 43 yrs. 4 children, 7 grandchildren. One brother (Stuart) in Te-Puke NZ.
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Ex Brit Soldier now living and working here in Germany, Born and bred in Ashby-De-La-Zouch. Class of 68 Ivanhoe Comp. Its a long time since I've seen the old Country !! I've traveled extensively throughout the world but you never forget your roots !! How are the City Doing ?
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Hi to all fellow Leicester folk out there! My name is Chris Taylor, I went to Humberstone Infant School from 1978-1980 and Humberstone Junior School from 1980-1984, the City of Leicester School between 1984 and 1991. I then went to University before moving back to Leicester and working as a Fire Engineer for five years. I have recently moved from the Humberstone area of Leicester to Houston Texas USA.
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My maiden name was Hollingsworth and I went to Collegiate late 50's. In the 70's ran the Turnstile Pub in Walnut Street and later the Clarendon prior to coming to New Zealand. I was brought up in Highfields and lived in West Knighton.
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Leicester, Birstal Road 1921-1930. Kathleen Weedon, my mum, lived there until her brother died in 1930. She emigrated to NZ in 1932 to live with her Aunt Mary Garner. Her sister Florence Bradbury was married to Tom Bradbury and they had a son Tom born 1921. Would love to hear if there are any relatives still living...Thanks
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Lived on Howard Road in Glen Hills 1949-1954. Went to South Wigston Secondary Modern School. Moved to Aylestone Rd in 1954. Served apprenticeship (tool room) and worked at the E.E.Co. in Whetstone (53-61). Emigrated to Canada in 1966.
Editors' Note: David's parents and my own were best friends during the forties and fifties, and I was friends with his younger brother (Christopher). I have not seen David or any of his family since about 1955 or 1956. This is just one example of the Bulletin Board really working as I had intended.�If you have an instance, and if you would like to share it, please let me know.
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I used to live in Blaby and went to South Wigston High School then Countesthorpe College. I would love to hear from any body who remembers me!