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I moved to Canada from Leicester, England (Aylestone to be precise) in 1974. I attended Granby Road school and Collegiate Girls school. I also worked for the Halifax Building Society.
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I grew up at Thurnby Lodge and went to Hamilton High School. I used to enjoy a drink at the Churchill in the City. I left around about 1974 and have lived in Australia ever since.
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Evington. Went to City Boys (1971-78) and Loughborough University (1978-81). Emigrated to US in 1981. Now an Assistant Director in the Syracuse University Writing Program.
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I left Leicester in 1975 to move to Canada. I had worked at T.W. Kempton. I did a six month course as a sewing machine mechanic. I played football for Imperial Typewriter and Boot and Shoe Working Men's Club. My wife Jean worked with an insurance agency. We lived at Wigston Magna. We had three children: Roger who was married to Sue, Elaine and Judith.
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I was born in Leicester in 1961 and left for Sydney Australia in 1971. I went to Green Lane Infants School and Charnwood Junior School. Does anyone remember me?
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Lived on Rushey Close 70-85 (same street as Rushey Mead School). Went to Herrick Infant & Junior School 70-76, then Lancaster Boys (Knighton Lane East) 76-81. Worked at Marks & Spencer 80-85, British Home Stores 85-88, TNT Garment Express 88-91 (on Catharine St.). Came to Canada in 91 haven't been home since. Love to hear from anybody who knows me.
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Hey, what an amazing fantastic website! No, I'm NOT from Leicester. I was just browsing and somehow ended up here. I thought here's another bunch of ex-pat whingers in South Africa wishing they were "back home"! What a pleasant surprise. A mass of information. Already I wish I WAS from Leicester, (actually I'm from Southend-on-Sea 30 years ago!). I've bookmarked your site to come back to as already it is an hour later than I intended. Congratulations!
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I went to Roundhill from about 1956 to 1959 (sometimes). I lived in Sandford Rd, Syston for 17 years till I got married at 19y, then we emigrated to Perth WA in 1967.
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Born 1936 Haddenham Road, off Narborough Road, ex pupil of Braunstone Hall junior school then Westcotes Sec Mod. Joined RAF for 3 year stint in 1954, spent most of that time in Negombo, Sri Lanka, after demob was employed at REME/RAOC Record Office, Glen Parva. Married a Leicester lass Irene (Pat) Armer in 1960. In 1962 my employment took me to Singapore (Tanglin) for three years. After that I spent three years in Warminster Wilts before moving to Kent and working in central London until early retirement in 1992. Website [Wartime Leicestershire] www.wartimeleicestershire.com (link before & after) is very nostalgic in that it shows the bombed house in which my wife was born (92 St Ives Road), she was more seriously injured than the caption suggests.
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I grew up on Coleman Road. I had a wonderful childhood and I have some great memories of Leicester. I went to Spencefield School on Downing Drive from '64 to '68.
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Born in Kirby Muxloe, I spent most of my early life around the Hinckley area before moving to Cornwall to start a business, then on to Japan to further my Budo studies. I have been here in Japan 18 years. On the faculty of a Buddhist College and Schools and now teach and demonstrate an extant sword style to Japanese people. I had attended the Westfield High School for Boys which was closed due to schools becoming comprehensive and would like to contact anyone that had attended that school.
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I was interested to come across this page when actually searching the web to see if there is anything about my old school. I attended Northfield Junior school (1956-1960) then the Wyggeston Girls Grammar School (1960-1967). I have lived in The Netherlands since 1983, but my family still live in Leicester so that I return regularly to visit. Does anyone know anything about the Wyggeston Old Girls Association? I would also be interested in contacting anyone who was at the school during the same period.
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Born in 1964, I lived in the Coleman Road area until I was 27 and moved to Canada. I attended Coleman Infant and Junior schools and Spencefield Secondary 1975-80. I worked in the foundry business at Harrison's on Gough Road twice, sandwiching a brief spell working for International Stores in the Haymarket. I'd like to hear from people who have lived in the Rowlatts Hill/Goodwood/Evington areas, and especially anyone that knows or has heard of me. :)
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Lived in Kirby Muxloe from 1966 until 1975. I was Headmaster of Stafford Leys Primary School and then Mount Grace High School in Hinckley. Had various programs on the early days of Radio Leicester. A Football league referee for all the years I was a yellow-back. Drank good ale in the Red Cow. Would like to hear from ex-students, colleagues, football fans, educators. Just to keep in touch.
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I was born in Market Bosworth, May 1946, and lived in London Road, Hinckley until I was 14.� I went to St. Mary's� Primary from1952 till 1957 then to Westfield until 1960. This is when I moved to Sapcote and went to Hinckley Grammar until 1962. I then started my apprenticeship at Jones and Shipmans in Narborough untill 1968 when I married Susan Hill of Blaby and we moved to Lutterworth. I then worked at Herbert Ingersol in Daventry until we emigrated with our two sons to Australia in Sept.1972.
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Formative years in Oadby, Launde Road. Langtree Junior School and then Guthlaxton Grammar in Wigston Magna, followed by Leicester College of Art & Design - Typographic Design. Hear there's a reunion at Guthlaxton next year...
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Born 1938. Attended Humberstone Infant and Juniors and the Moat Road Girls school from 1949-1953. Lived on Scraptoft Lane. Emigrated to Australia in 1967. Would be interested in hearing from anyone who remembers me.
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Born Leire St in 1942, moved to Stocking Farm Estate in 1954. Schools: Mellor St, Rushey Mead, Charles Keane College. Worked at Bungy Richards 1956-1961. Would like to hear from any one with interest.
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Hi everyone. It's been four years that I have been living here in R�union. The island is a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean some 1000 miles east of Madagascar and just to the south west of Mauritius. After trying my hand at running a toy shop I am currently teaching English to both schoolkids and adults here. Ahh school! I went to Stonehill High School from 1971 to 1974 and then to Longslade Upper School from 1974 to 1978. I then studied for my OND in Hotel and Catering at South Fields from 1978 to 1980. Working in the catering industry took me away from Birstall in 1980 after 10 very happy years. (I was born in London) My parents and sister now live in Knighton. I would enjoy hearing from anyone who knew me either at school or college. My fingers are crossed in advance.
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Born and lived for 20 years off Narborough Rd South. I went to Winstanley school and Bosworth College, finishing in 1982. Worked for Page & Moy for 4 years as my first job.
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I was originally born in Braunstone Frith (I hope I spelt that right!) moved to Wigston Fields and Blaby. I left school in 1968 and started work at Corah's near the bus station as an apprentice chef. I emigrated to New Zealand in 1974 and have now settled here in Perth, Western Australia. The only other district I lived in was Eyre's Monsell.
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Hi there. Just to let you all know about my website for Brit-Ex-Pats. Please visit and don't forget to sign the Guestbook. Thanks Andy N (u/k).
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Whilst living in Severn Rd., Oadby (Leicester) in 1982, my wife Jill died and I met my second wife Heather Lewis from Broughton Ashley who had duel New Zealand citizenship. Born in Rugby.... she moved to NZ when she was 3 years old.....lived in Wellington until she was 20. Returned to the UK and was married to Dave Lewis for ten years with their three children Amanda, Stuart and Sharon. Heather and I visited NZ in 1986....emigrated to Tauranga in 1987 from Severn Close (Little Hill) Wigston. I had lived in Leicester with my wife Jill and our three children, Karen (b.1959), Lynsey (b.1961) and Mark (b.1963) from 1969. I worked at Brevitt shoes, CWS Footwear (my secretary was Glynis Dugid), Printstream, and Artisan Press before taking up employment with Hunters Armley in Leeds. Heather worked for GEC and Moore Paragon in Lutterworth. I am now a semi retired graphic designer and marketer and am the official Town Crier of Katikati. Heather is a legal secretary. Both Amanda and Sharon live in Te Awamutu (NZ). Mark and Stuart are in Countesthorpe whilst Karen and Lynsey are in Bournemouth.
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Lived in Broughton Astley,1979-1982. Schooled at Lutterworth Grammar School, 1970-1981.Went to Southfields College on pre-nursing course,1981-1982 then Charles Frears school of nursing, 1982-1986. Worked at Carlton Hayes Hospital,1982-1987 then again 1989-1991.
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I am now 48 years old, went to Fosse Secondary School (mental road), lived in Tudor Road for 28 years, then Beaumont Leys, then Thurmaston (thrummy). Played soccer for loads of clubs locally, e.g. Regent Rovers, Humberstone United, Tudor Rose, Empire Rangers, Narborough & Littlethorpe, Lutterworth Town etc. etc. This all took place between 1967 & 1987 which was the year I emigrated to S.A. My last place of employment in the U.K. was with the Severn Trent Water authority.
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Attended Abbey Park Road infant and junior school (1962 to 1967) in Leicester before moving out to Sileby where I went to Humphrey Perkins and then Rawlins (1967 to 1976). Worked at British Gas East Midlands, Transco in Solihull and then moved out to the USA in 1997. Work in I.T. at a major US airline.
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I went to Fosse Secondary School between 72-77 and lived in Tudor Road (near Fosse Road). I worked at Nabisco Frears for a short while and then at British Telecom International for 15 years. Moved to beautiful South Africa in 1993. What are the chances of hearing from someone that knows me ???
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I would like to hear from anyone who knows me. I was born in Derby in 1973 so I am now 27. I moved to Leicester pretty much straight away. I went to Merrydale infant and Junior school between 1978 - 1984. I then went to Spencefield Secondary between 1984 - 1987, when I moved to London where I attended Hornsey School for Girls. The rest is a long story reserved for old mates.
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I was born In Leicester in 1946, attended New Parks Boys School. Joined the Army for five years then worked at Excello Corp. in Leicester for eleven years before moving to Canada in 1980.If anyone remembers me drop me a line. Tah me duck.
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I was born in Leicester but my parents moved to London and then in 1957 to Canada. I am actually leaving this message for my Mum, Catherine E. Chell. She went to Newark Girls School and can remember that they had to share the space with the boys from Alderman Newton school while their bomb shelters were being built. She married Wilfred Michael Skirrow in 1949. Both families lived on Evington Dr. back in the 1940s. If any one recognizes these names please e-mail me and I will pass on the message.
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I am from Glenfield originally. Schooled at Glenfield Primary, Glenfield C. of E. on Kirby Lane, South Charnwood Modern. Started work at D. Byford August 4th 1940. To 30th Training Batt. Inverness, December 20th 1944. Malta, Eritrea, Sudan, Egypt. Lived in Glenfield; Beatrice Rd, Leicester. Christchurch NZ (Lane Walker & Rudkin), Wellington, NZ, Wellington Woollen Mills. Lanes Hosiery, Wellington, NZ. Belper, Dbys. Wolsey, Pecks, College Hosiery, Leicester, Balls, Oadby, Now retired.
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Hello there, I used to teach at the Laurels in Victoria Park...1977-1979 ish and then Fosse High School on the Fosse Road South. I would love to hear from any former kids or teachers. What did happen to the Baker family? or Mrs. Gunter. I lived in Evington and left Leicester for Hong Kong, then turkey then Vienna and now finally Ethiopia. Still teaching but I do miss Leicester!! My first husband is still in Leicester.. Stuart Walker, he works on the Uppingham Road and many light years ago I used to help out. I'd love to hear from any one that remembers me or even kids I taught. If you get in touch... please put MELANIE in the subject area... school has a shared site/address
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Used to live in the Catherine Sutton Ave area. Belonged to the Leicester Forest Cycling Club.
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I was born in South Wigston in 1966 and lived there until 1984. I attended South Wigston High School (1976 to 1980) and Guthlaxton College in Wigston (1980 to 1984). I worked at Sainsburys in Wigston (1983 to 1984) whilst at school. Favourite local pub was the Horse and Trumpet in Wigston. �Would like to make contact with anyone from England living nearby.
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Lived in Countesthorpe all my childhood. I went to Bushloe High and Guthlaxton Grammar Schools from 1961 to 1969. Would love especially to hear from or about Stuart Upton or any other friends from the same era!
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My name is Foxon and my father told me he came from Leicester. He also told me that there were a lot of Foxons in that town. My fathers name was George Noel Foxon - does anyone know of him?
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Found site while surfing. Great graphics and colour choice but some lettering too small .Keep up the [good work ?].
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Strictly speaking I'm not an ex-pat although I've been away from Leicester since the middle 70's. I was born in Roundhill Maternity Hospital in 1952 and lived in Skipworth Street (number 41 I think) till 1959 (I think). During that time I attended Coleman Road School and Medway Street Infant School although I can't remember much about either of them. I moved to 20 Davenport Road, in 1959 and attended Whitehall Infant and Junior School and Spencefield Secondary Modern School - leaving school at Easter in 1967 to go to work at Wadkins on Green Lane Road. After leaving Wadkins at the Christmas of 1967, I went to work for the CIS in Belgrave Gate, leaving there in about 1972 to work for Courtaulds - but I can't remember the address of that. I then left Leicester to work in Devon (where I met my husband) and never really lived there again. I would love to hear from anyone that remembers me.
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I've just visited your site and was fascinated by what read. I have lived in the Glen Hills area all my life and can relate to almost everything you have detailed. I was born in 1958 and grew up with my parents and two brothers on Twickenham road. I brought a house on Grange Drive (no 27) in 1980 after marrying a local girl. In 1996 we sold up and purchased a bungalow on Hillsborough Crescent where we currently reside. My education was Rolleston, South Wigston High, Countesthorpe College(alternative to Guthlaxton opened in 1970 and finally Wigston college (apprentice motor mechanic with Hanger Motors). My two sons Nick and Adam both attended Glen Hills, South Wigston then Lutterworth (out of catchment choice). My daughter Amy followed exactly the same route as yourself. Nick(18) now attends Northampton University. Adam (15) regularly rides his Monkey Bike around Peewit Hollow (dodging the farmer) as did I in the early seventies on a 200 Tiger Cub and B.S.A. c15. I graduated to a Lambretta in the mid seventies (how sad). If I can help you in any way please ask.
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A very interesting web site. I haven't had chance to visit all the site, but I will no doubt become a regular visitor. Thanks for including my site. Regards Geof Walsh, (Melton Mowbray)
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I found your page from the links to Adrian Mole. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed reading your 'history'. I spent a fair amount of time in Leicester myself as my daughter Sara was the first 'Pandora' playing at The Phoenix Theatre there for three months. Three long months whilst my daughter lived with her chaperones. She was only just thirteen (twelve when she started rehearsals). I thought I wouldn't survive without her, but in the event it all turned out well. I got to know Sue Townsend quite well, an absolutely lovely lady (I am around the same age as her). It was all quite sad when my Leicester experience was over. What an adventurous life we all lead. Sara now lives in Marbella, Spain, has been there for the best part of seven years, and after spending three years in a children's soap for BBC television, decided an actress's life was not for her. She has lots of fond memories of her first World Premier job in Leicester though. Kind regards Carolann McGlasson.
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Superb website. First one I have found that is *really* interesting. Glad to have made your acquaintance. Kind thoughts Carolann [Oct 27th].
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Born at Roundhills Maternity Home in 1961. Moved to Norfolk immediately, returned to Western Park area of Leicester in 1968. Attended Dovelands Primary School and Sir Jonathan North Girls School (1972-1977). Studied at South Fields College (NNEB). Worked at LRI maternity Unit (1980-1982). Lots of movement in this time! Moved to Cornwall, returned to Leicester 1995 to Minehead Street and Western Park Rd. Moved to Australia, Jan.2000, with Australian husband and our 4 children. Maiden name Dunsire.
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I used to live at 460 Saffron Lane Leicester but came to Australia in 1970. I went to Marriott Rd Junior School and then Linwood Lane. Worked at Burrows & Smiths and various other places.
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Barry Gale, originally from Scraptoft, who was at Moat Boys School from 1952-1958. Lived in Leicester and worked in mechanical workshop in Leicester. Left to go overseas in 1969: Ghana, Liberia, Borneo, Papua, New Guinea, now back in Ghana. Lived in Wigston Fields before leaving overseas. Went to Charles Keene College of Engineering from 1958 to 1963. What happened to all the boys from Moat Boys in Orson Street while I was there?
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Born in Leicester, 7 September 1955. Started school at Woodstock Infants, Leicester. Lived at 39 Halifax Drive, Leicester. Moved to Syston in 1965 and attended St. Peter & St. Pauls School, Syston. Address in Syston where parents still live - 32 Mowbray Drive, Syston. Attended Roundhill High School, Thurmaston 1967 - 1970 then Longslade Upper School, Birstall 1970 - 1972, and finally Melton Mowbray College of Further Education, where I completed a two year course for an Ordinary National Diploma in Business Studies. My first job was as a claims clerk at the Royal Insurance, Charles Street, Leicester in 1974 - 75. I then took 18 months off for a working holiday in New Zealand. On return to England in 1977 I worked as a Telephonist/Receptionist at Preci-Spark, Syston until 1978 when I joined Barratt Developments (Leicester) Ltd. In 1979 I married Stuart Forsdick of Twyford, Melton Mowbray. In 1985 we emigrated to New Zealand and now have a family Natalie 11 years and Callum 3 years. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Look forward to hearing from you.
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I am originally from Bristol, but grew up in Canada (or is that canadal??). I spent a few years in the UK with the Army, and fell in love with Melton Mowbray Pies. Unfortunately, Marks and Sparks has gone belly up in Canada, so I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get a pie in Toronto?? Thanks!
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Love to hear from any old school friends from King Edward VII Grammar School, Melton Mowbray. Period 1959 to 1967. Also love to hear from my ex-wife. Carol (nee Moulam) who's now in the States I believe.
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Hi, I enjoyed reading your memories of Sheringham and thought you may be interested to see my website - www.therealsheringham.co.uk It is produced from my home in Beeston Road, only a few yards from Rose Cottage! Regards, Chris.
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Born in Gibraltar, went to Leicester School of Architecture, 1, Newarke Street, Leicester, from 1962 to 1969. A little bit of Leicester has gone around with me ever since, be it Granby Street, Belvoir Street, or Bradgate Park. I am a Leicester expat-in-reverse! Visited Leicester Royal Infirmary for a couple of weeks in 1999, and had an opportunity to look around and visit Memory Lane. Glad to see the Market was still there, the Leicester Mercury, and the Garden in front of the City Hall... "Leicestrians" are as friendly now as you were in the 60's, thanks for a memorable 7 years. Nice work Tim.
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Hi. I am from Highfields (Chandos St). I went to Medway junior school and Judge Meadow. I left in 79, then went to Southfield College to train as a chef. I moved to the U.S.A in 83, but have come back in 1990. I live in Virginia now. I would love to hear from anyone - cheers Ian.
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Aylestone Road, Granby Road School, Grace Road, Park Hill Drive.
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Lived in Windsor Avenue, Belgrave; attended Ellis Avenue Infants and Mellor Street Junior then moved at 16 to Barrow upon Soar. Attended the Newarke Girls Grammar School from 58-65; worked for Leesona in Leicester.
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For your Who's Who section. What about that Dexter fellow, the one who writes the Inspector Morse novels? I could be totally wrong (so don't quote me), but me Dad reckons that he taught at Wyggeston Boys school years ago. If you read his books, there is always some reference about some character coming from Leicester.
Webmaster's comment: "Colin Dexter, the creator of 'Inspector Morse,'�was born in Stamford, Lincolnshire. In 1950 he went to study at Christ's College, Cambridge. Before that he undertook his National Service with the Royal Corps of Signals. He received a classics degree in 1953, and an MA five years later. In 1954 he became assistant classics master at Wyggeston School, Leicester. An appointment at Loughborough Grammar followed."
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I'm not an ex-pat but still live in Leicester. Lived in Evington, attended Linden School and Collegiate Girls school(1974-79). Would like to hear from anyone, particularly as we are having a class reunion next month. Trained as a nurse at Charles Frears School of nursing 1982-85. Worked at L.R.I. and L.G.H.
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Born in 2 Curzon Road, Aylestone, 15th Sept 1942. Last School Lansdown Boys. Left Leicester in 1960. Always homesick. [email protected]
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Lived off Uppingham Road (west? side of City), went to Spencefield School, Queen Elizabeth College and later to Leicester Poly.
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I lived in Braunstone South just off nrs went to school at Ravenhurst Infants & Juniors, then Winstanley. Finished at Bosworth College, Desford in 1983. Worked for British Bakeries for 6 years before it closed down. Been living in Australia for 5 years now. My maiden name was Wallace,
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Hello to all expats. I was born in Whetstone in 1947; moved to Blaby in 1950. Attended Blaby primary school 1952-1958 then South Wigston Girls High from 1958-1962. Worked at GEC Whetstone in the typing pool 1963-64. Emmigrated to Canada in 1966. Would like to contact old school chums. If anyone remembers please drop a line to [email protected]
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Ex Market Harborough Grammar School pupil from 1961 - 69
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I moved here from Market Harborough in 92. Spent many a fun time in Leicester and the surrounding areas, I miss the sheep, the hedges, the rainy weather (believe it or not) and everything else about England. This is a great site, thanks.
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Thank you for thinking of this great site. I am American but consider myself from Leicester! My parents immigrated from Leicester in the late '50s to the US. Their names are Maurice Ison and Maureen (nee hall) Ison. They grew up around Saffron Lane and went to Linwood Lane primary school. Most of my relatives still live in and around Leicester. Dad was born in '34 and mom was born in '37. Would love to hear from anyone that might have known them. My favorite things about Leicester: Old John, the smell of the double-decker bus fumes downtown, Walker's crisps, and hearing "you alright, me duck?!"
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Born 1953-Margaret Hathaway. Early years Mowmacre Hill. Moved to Aylestone Lane, Wigston Magna and attended Abington High and Guthlaxton. Met at the County Arms, Blaby and married John King from near the gas works, Aylestone in 1972. I worked for National Westminster Bank. John worked for GEC Gas Turbines. Traveled a lot but lived for a short time in The Glade, Braunstone and in Croft. Came to Canada in 1982. Haven't been back home in 10 years but hoping for a visit next year. I used to love those lemon cream buns sold at Brucciano's.
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Born 1953 in grandparents house on Loughborough and Portsmouth Roads to Dennis Hathaway and Selena Wilson. I have had no contact with my mothers side of the family. Older brother Graham. Moved at a young age to Millward close, Mowmacre Hill- before the flats were built. Mother teacher at Mowmacre Infant school. Moved to Aylestone Lane Wigston Magna opposite the park in 1964.Mother died at aged 40 in 1966. Attended Abington for 2 years, I think, then on to Guthlaxton. It was the first move into the comprehensive system of schooling. My dad worked at Thorn Lighting and later remarried. When he retired they came to live in Canada with me.�
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Interested in hearing from any Cann or Smart family members.
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Hi. Great site. Born 1959, maiden name Waterfield. Lived Eyres Monsell. Went to Wyggeston Girls 1970 to 1976.Worked DHSS (sorry!) 1976 to 1984 on Eldon Street. Emigrated with husband Craig in 1984. I get back 'ome each year. Love to hear from anyone who remembers me!
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Schools: Lived in South Wigston and Glen Parva. Schools: Alderman Richard Hallam (1974); South Wigston High School (1975-1978); Countesthorpe College (1978-1980).
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Hello: Hope you don't mind someone from Stoke-on-Trent dropping in to say "Hello". I have been living in Jasper National Park, Alberta, Canada since 1978. I grew up in Sneyd Green, Stoke-on-Trent and went to Sneyd Hill Primary School and onto Holden Lane Jr. High. Old haunts were; The Place, Maxims, Top Rank, The Crystal (in Newcastle-under-Lyme), The Starlight Club, Changes. I worked for a Solicitors firm in Hanley right from leaving school until moving to Canada. I thought some of your guests might like to look into www.oldschoolmates.co.uk which is a web site that you can find your old school and leave a message so that old school friends can get in touch - great uh? Like your site here - thanks for letting me visit.
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Lived in Blissett Road, New Parks. Went to Fosse Secondary School 1962-66. Worked at Stead & Simpson 1966-72. Hang-outs: Palais, Top Rank, Penny Farthing, Merry Monarch - Fosse Road. Parents and brother still in Leicester. Emigrated to New Zealand in 1972.
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Hi. I went to Inglehurst juniors from 64 to 68. Fosse Secondary Modern school from 68 to 72. Went to work for East Goscote Plumbers, as an apprentice. Lived in Leicester Fosse Road area and Braunstone. Brother and Sister sill live in Leicester. Was with the St Johns Ambulace Brigade before moving to USA in 92. Love to hear from anybody who knows me. Tah for now.
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Ey up me duck! An excellent site - I'll take me time turning the pages. Best wishes.
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I'm From Leicester. Highfields area just off London Road. I am trying to locate an old school mate. I went to Moat Girls and would love to know where I can locate my classmates from 1965. I really miss Leicester, I haven't been home in 10 years and what I wouldn't do for some fish & chips. I hope you can steer me in the right direction for contacts. Thanks Trudy TTFN.
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Hi! Tim. I read my entry in the Ex-Pats Log Book for the USA; it was great to visit the site again. I guess I should add that my mum was from Yugoslavia and my dad from Poland. They came to England after the war. I was born in Cardiff Wales, in fact, my mum told me that Shirley Bassey was our neighbour . We then moved to 17 Lincoln St in Leicester near the Swain Street Bridge. I think I was about 2yrs old. At age 14 we moved to Dronfield St in the old Highfields district, which is also where Engelbert Humperdinck lived. I remember he used to sing at the local pub along with Tom Jones. I attended Medway school for kindergarten; my junior school was St. Peters on St. Peters Road. I then went to Western Park Open Air School for a while and then to Moat Girls School from 1961-1965. I believe the headmistress at that time was Miss Bennett. It seems so long ago and quite honestly I've forgotten a lot. I should also mention that my maiden name was Wilinski. I do remember one of my school mates from Moat, her name was Elaine Kenney. She lived near the school but I don't remember the street. I have received one reply from the website from a lady that went to one of my schools. It's really fun ! I love it. I enjoyed reading your family history - very interesting! I want to take this opportunity to say that you have done a terrific job on creating this Leicestershire website. Thank you. Oops! I almost forgot, I am also looking for a friend Named Diane McDonald we used to hang around together! maybe you can just stick that in there. Thanks again. [Oct 18, 2000]
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Hi guys, my mum Kathleen Weedon was born in Birstall St in 1921. Her nephew, who she has just been reunited with after 79 years, was born in Barston St also in 1921. They were separated as babies, and thanks to the Salvation Army, he is visiting from Australia as I write. Would love to contact any other relatives still living - namely Flavell, Curry, Kilbourne, and of course, Weedon. Walter Weedon had 2 sons born in the early part of the last century. Mum has lived in NZ since she was adopted by her aunt at the age of 11years. Would love to hear...
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I was born and brought up in Syston (the Toon family is kind of large and well known in Syston) until the age of 11, then moved to Melton Mowbray. In Syston I went to the junior school (75-78) and then one year of hell at Roundhill (1979). Then in Melton I was at the high school and the upper from 80 until 83. Spent a fruitless in a YTS (Rearsby Automotors or something similar) and then left England in 1985 at the tender age of 17, and now find myself at the age of 33 living in the middle of a desert in South Israel. Interested to know if there's any others who escaped Melton or Syston who are of similar age.
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My parents still live near Thorn Lighting, just off Lanesborough Road, which is off Melton Road near the flyover. I studied at Alderman Newtons school in Glenfield and Charles Keene College from 1977 to 1984 and then went onto University at Cardiff. For the last 6 years my wife and I have been living in Switzerland, which was still close enough to home that one did not miss the UK. But we have now moved to sunny California - kind of far away!!! Be great to hear from any Leicesterites in the Bay Area.
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Lived Glazebrook Rd, New Parks 1950-1970. School: King Richard III boys 1958-1963. Lived in Coalville 1970-1973.
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Thanks for the email, its a great site and already paying dividends. Found an old school mate straight away who now lives in Perth. Keep up the good work. Thanks, Alan
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I went to Humberstone Junior in the 60's, then on to Mundella Girls whilst residing in Chestnut Avenue, Garden City. I then went to cook for school meals, while doing my City & Guilds 147&151 (late 60's). Left Leicester with Sally & Andrew Fuller in Australia December 1980. Loved it so much, never looked back.
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Excellent site...this is worth more visits.
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Hi there. I lived at 338 Knighton Lane East, Leicester. Unfortunately we left on my 12th birthday to live in Australia. That was in 1961! :-( I am happily married with three adult children and two grandchildren. My partner Colin and I own our own home (no, no mortgage!) and we are both full time university students. I attended Sir Jonathon North Girls School across the road from our house, and my grandmother lived in Heather Rd. I have no family left there anymore and still after all these years, dreadfully miss my home. I am hoping to make lots of new friends here and learn about all I have missed. Take care, Sioux.
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My name was Margaret Vines. I am trying to locate people from Medway St School (1948-50), people from the first intake of Crown Hills School and anyone living in the Dronfield St area who may remember me. The Evington cinema was the local one and Spinney Hill Park was our meeting place (Oh! Happy Days). Even with a war on things seemed much simpler then.
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I went to Sarson School for girls in Melton Mowbray; graduated in 1956. My maiden name was Jacqueline Roberts. I worked at Pex Socks & Stockings until 1960. My sister owns a hairdresser's shop in the Silver Arcade in Leicester named "The Stag."
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Born in Whetstone 1947, moved to Blaby, attended Blaby Junior School and South Wigston Girls High. Worked at English Electric Whetstone early 60's.
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What a great site this is. I have just had an e-mail from a cousin in the USA who had my page sent to her by her brother who lives in Tokyo. We haven't had contact for 40 odd years. A whole new family to send e-mails to. PS I don't know whether you have our new senior net website, it is http//:www.seniornetpakuranga.org.nz� Also, I neglected to include my wife's maiden name in our particulars; it is (nee Grogan). I will also put a link on my sites for this one. Thanks a lot, Cheers Phil Collins.
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I grew up in the Anstey Lane and Blackbird Rd area. Went to Mantle Rd school also to the Leicester College of Junior Arts and Crafts during the late 40's and early 50's. Loved to go to the Palais De Dance and the concerts at DeMontfort Hall. Have several old friends who came to the States but have lost touch with them. It would be great to hear from other Leicesterites.
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I'm so excited that I am on the Bulletin Board, will you please add some more information for me. Yes, I do know the other person from Maryland (Yvonne) she gave me the Web sight. The information I wish to include is my maiden name Jean Klapp (Atkins) lived on Anstey Lane until my marriage in 1954 at St. Margaret's Church. After leaving school I worked for Adrian Ayres Shoe Manufacturer in Samuel St. and later at Lennards on the clock tower. I have one sister Ann, who lives at Thorpe Astley. I have been in the States since 1955 and have been back many times; the last time two years ago when my mother passed away. I guess I will always be British at heart I love to read about England and have a very special feeling when I step on British soil. I have a friend I would love to find one Sylvia Gooden (Jardine) who I went to school with and I know came to the States around 1957 to Lancaster Pa. Husband was named Charles. Love to hear from anyone from Leicester [Sept 25, 2000].�
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Yvonne Miles, now Fulton, born (1936) and raised in the Wharf St area, (25 Carley St). Moved a few times; had kind of shaky parents war come along; everything went wrong; 5 kids put in Countesthorpe Homes; ran away a few times. Us kids all put in different places at one time or another. Have twin sisters: Sandra and Gillian Miles; they don't want anything to do with the rest of the family. Have been trying to locate them for 15 years. It is not the best of what you all have in your backgrounds, but it's true and we have all learnt from it. We eldest 3 children made sure our offsprings had the nurturing that is so important to a growing child. I am the only one of my family over hear. I have a brother Barry Miles living in Anstey, and the other, Malcolm, lives in Bramcote, Nottingham. I am still a Brit after 40 years of living over here; cannot give the land of my birth up. I love her dearly. Just looking at all this nostalgic stuff within this website, the same feelings come back to me: this is my England, my country, you can never change that, and just looking at all the old Leics pics, etc, brings it all back. Want to thank one and all for so much pleasure, and thank you for letting me in.
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I want to thank you so much for the pleasure you have given me. I was just given your [Friends of Leicestershire site] and I just cannot express what I am feeling at this moment after looking at your work. You have taken me back to a time that was forever locked away in my memory bank, I was born in 1936 and remember growing up in Wharf St, actually Carley St, now all pulled down. Are there any pics anywhere of those areas? This has actually made me feel a little homesick, but there is nothing wrong with that, I can go home if I want to so that's okay. I have to look at so much in this [Friends of Leicestershire site] and as I view it will drop in with you again. Thanks a load. Yvonne Miles Fulton [Sept 23, 2000].
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Born 1937 at 15 Southdown Road off East Park Road. Schools: St. Barnabas School (41-47); Newarke Girls School (47-54) Worked for a very short time PEX Hosiery (1954). Also at LEP Transport (54-56); Freeman, Hardy and Willis (56-59); Harrison Brass Foundry (60-62).
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I have great news through your site: I have contacted my first Cousin Phil Collins and his wife Dot in New Zealand. It has to be 40 years or more since I last heard of them. We have E-mailed each other; it is like finding a part of myself. Phil's Dad and my Dad were brothers from Dublin. Our Grandfather took the family to England in the 1920's. I passed the site on to a friend in Baltimore; she too thinks its great. Thanks again, Josie Farris [Sept 25, 2000].
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I was born in Leicester in 1948 and lived in the city until I left to go to university in Ireland in 1968. I lived in a dead-end street just off East Park Road - the buildings of what was then the Chilpruffe factory loomed over my house, as did the tall chimney of the "diggy", the city waste incinerator. I attended St Barnabas primary and infant schools and then Alderman Newton's Boys' School (1960-67). After a year spent working for Corah's and Oliver's Shoes (at first in the old warehouse near Vestry Street, then the warehouse on the Blackbird Road industrial estate), I left the city to attend university and never returned to live on a permanent basis. I have worked in Sierra Leone, Ireland and now Japan, where I have been a resident for the past 17 years. I am married to a Japanese lady and have a daughter, Oonagh Deirdre, aged 10. I am a university lecturer and a writer. I am the author of two novels, The Foreign Husband (Marion Boyars, London 1989), Sachiko's Wedding (Marion Boyars, London 1990, Penguin Books, 1991) and one book of short stories, Misunderstandings (Marion Boyars, London, 1994). The latter won the Macmillan Silver Pen Award for Fiction in 1994. Although much of my published fiction is set here in Japan, readers might recognise the city of Loxley in my first novel. The final two stories in Misunderstandings concern a Leicester family. In spite of the length of time since I left the city, I still have family living there. I remain a fan of Leicester City FC, and I am a frequent visitor to any Leicester web sites.
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Okay...I'm officially homesick from this great site. In 1991, my American mum told my English dad that his 1977 promise of only living in England for 5 years, had expired. Perfect time for them, crap time for me. I was in the middle of my A-levels at English Martyrs RC school, Anstey, and had to say goodbye to life as I knew it. I grew up in Braunstone and then we moved to Broughten Astley, Sutton-in-the-Elms (that one street in Broughten Astley). Aside from -� let's see - the Walnut whips, pickled onions, monster munch, Bakewell tarts, sausage rolls, chips with watered down curry sauce, polos, rossi donuts up town, and best of best of best friends, I've settled okay in the US. There is a lot more opportunities and great places to see. I just wish that my "friends for life" were here to see it too. It's amazing how we learn to modify our "queues" and "Wot u gorming at" type lines rather than going through the hassel of explaining everything. I think that's how my accent has become watered down over the years. My last trip to Leicester was May 1999. I couldn't believe how it had changed in just a few years. Town is slowly forming into a mall instead of being able to walk from shop to shop. Lewis's doesn't exist anymore and has been replaced by a Marks & Sparks food store. The nightlife has been built up also. Well, I had better end this. I could go on forever and ever as I am sure you all understand.
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I went to Newark school on Imperial Ave from 76 to 81. It was a girl's Grammar school, and our year was the first to include boys. I lived at Beaconsfield Rd; that's off Narbourgh Rd. I worked as an overlocker in a factory at Humberstone Gate called Ambika Knitwear. I used to hang out at Granby Halls roller skating from around 79 to84. I was a steward. Would love to hear from anyone who might know me. My name at school was Carol Coulson.
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Born at 29, The Lawns, Hinckley in 1933; moved to Leicester 2 years later. Went to Belgrave Rd infants and Junior school, then to Ellis Ave, and finally Junior Arts Dept, Leicester College of Art and Tech. Married Canadian Air Force guy, stationed, North Luffenham in Leicestershire. Came to Canada, travelled all over Canada to different military bases, settling in Alberta in 1995!
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Born Melton Mowbray (1942). Maiden name Dodsley. Lived in the village of Wyfordby as a teenager. Nursing at Leicester General hospital - SRN (1964). Married & moved to the USA. Been here ever since. Now a widow and would love to hear about Leicestershire.
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Edified at Loughborough College school, left in 52, apprenticed at BU. 2 years in RAF in Germany 55-57. been in the US since 68.
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My father William Bass was born in Slawson Street and I am building a Family Tree. I can go back to my great granddad James Bass 1853 married to Kate (bn 1846) but I am at a standstill to find the name of my g/great granddad who married Ann Fram (brn abt 1823). If any one can help I would be greatly thankful. I was at the AAS Arborfield 52a 'A' coy. A joy to read this site.
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I grew up in Leicester (Aylestone actually). I attended King Richard III Girls. I finished school in 1958. If there is anyone out there who remembers me I would love to hear from you.
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I have been over here in the US since 1965. I met my husband at RAF Bruntingthrpe.� I was born in South Wigston in 1942. I moved to Wales when I was 6 and then came back to South Wigston when I was 10. I lived with my grandmother at #3, Leopold Street, although my parents lived at 711 Aylestone Road. I attended King Richard III Girls School (which I don't think exists any more) I was back in England from 1983 - 87 when my husband was stationed at RAF Alconbury. We lived in St. Ives during� that time. We came to Leicester during that time but it has changed so much that I really didn't recognise much. Drop me a line, I would love to keep in touch with people from Leicester.�
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I lived in New Parks, played football for West Leicester and Leicester Boys with Peter Shilton and Jeff Blockley. I also played for Blaby Boys Club. I worked for Castles Motors, Rolls Royce and Leicester City Transport prior to moving to Calgary in 1978. I moved back to Leicester (1990 till 1999) and now live back in Calgary. It would be nice hear from my old school chums.
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I was born at 172 Thurcaston Rd, Belgrave, Leicester in 1939 to Jack & Flo Milan (Deceased). Moved to New Park Estate in around 1948 . Went to school at Alderman Richard Hallam (45-52). Spent most of young years playing around Mowmacre Hill and had a friend on a farm, Janet Bird, and also a school friend Sally Oldroyd from the� New Parks area along with Pamela Stokes. Emigrated to Australia in 1952. Live now about 100 Kms outside of Adelaide.
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Hi, hope you don't mind someone from Skeggy dropping by. My Dad was from Oadby and I was wondering if there's any cousins still around? The family name was Hurst, my Dad was Sam. It was a large family, and I think my Grandad had a shoe factory. Any Hursts in Texas?
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Moved to Switzerland for 1 year, and will maybe come back for longer from 2002. Born in Leicester, and lived in and around Market Harborough all my life...till now.
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I was born and raised on the Eyres Monsell. Schools attended: Rolleston and Mary Linwood. I worked at Kemptons and Home Care. Nigel born Abbey Lane. He worked at BXL Casseloid on Abbey lane for 11 years. We emigrated to Perth in 1991. Best school friends Suzanne Flint (still best mates), Jackie Mooney, Hazel Riley, Tracey Nethercott, Jill Jarvis , Darren Blockley, Robert Harrison, Jamie Nunnery....would love to hear from anyone from Mary Linwood 1975 - 1985ish.
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My dad is trying to contact a Taffy Preston (ex RAF regiment) whom he served in the forces with from 1950-1955 in Egypt, Jordan, Iraq & Germany. Taffy is believed to be in Australia. My Dad's Name is Derek Alexander. I would like to contact him [Taffy] as a surprise for my dad, so would like any info to come to my email address [above].(202)
Gidday, I am originally from Wonthaggi, Victoria, Australia. I now live in Ontario, Canada. Lived in the Northern Territories, Australia for around 15 years back in the 70's and 80's.
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Born in 1964. Lived in Blackfordby, Leics 1966 - 1985. Emigrated to Canada in 1990. Attended Ashby-de-la-Zouch Grammar school 1978-82.
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New Parks Infants & Junior, 53-63, Leicester Forest East 63-72. Wyggeston Boys' 60-67. Aston University, 67-71. Old Barn Glooston, 68-72. London 72-82, Sydney since. Great memories of the City and County. Anyone out there!?