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I was born in May 1951 at Westcotes Maternity Hospital, and lived in Orchard Avenue, Glen Parva (it was Glen Hills when I was a lad). I went to Glen Hills Primary/Junior, South Wigston High, and Guthlaxton before joining GEC (then EECo) at Whetstone in 67. They sponsored me through a 3-yr HND Mech Eng course at Leicester Poly. After that I joined GEC's site installation dept. and got to travel about a bit. In 1980 they sent me to the Bruce Nuclear Power Development in Ontario, so before leaving I married Philippa Thompson who was born in Market Harborough on the same day as me. She was raised in Thurnby, and was teaching at Rushey Mead when we met. The job in Ontario lasted 3 years, and both Ben and Sarah were born while we were there. In 1985 we came to Dubai where I work for Dubai Natural Gas Company (Dugas). I was based in Calgary for most of 92 and 93 on the design and procurement of a new petrochem plant project for Dubai. Philippa now heads the Dyslexia Unit at a primary school in Dubai. I, too, am a graduate of the Peewit Hollow school of life skills, which included the use of a weapon known as a "mud yack." Does anyone else remember those?

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Went to Hamilton High 1960-64, Longslade, Birstall 1965-70, Notts Uni 1971-74, then London, Athens, Newbury, Kuwait. Interested to communicate with Leicester people in the Middle East. Would also welcome emails from anyone who remembers me from the Leicester days. Someone must have a good memory.

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Born in Thurmaston 1946. Attended Roundhill School '58-'60. Moved to Stoneygate. Att. Sir Jonathan North School for Girls '60-'61. Worked at HJB Plastics '62-'64. Used to hang out at the Chinese Temple coffee bar and went dancing at the 'Pally!' (Joe Springthorpe, are you out there somewhere?) Married a G.I. in 1964 and moved to the U.S. in 1966.

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Hi anyone from Corpus Christi school,1960-1962. My maiden name was Susan Hennessy & I lived at Berners St,  Leicester. Where is Mary Kelly, Linda Turner, Bridget Paddion & Barbara Shindler? Love to hear from anyone who was at school with me.

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I lived in Leicester for three years from 1964-67. I attended the Wyggeston Girls Grammmar school during those three years. I then went to train as a teacher in Canterbury. I taught in London. Then married. I lived in Belgium, Stratford-upon-avon. Later we moved to the USA. We have lived in Texas, New Hampshire, Florida , Ohio and now spend part of the year in Georgia and the rest of the time in Florida. Back in Leicester in 1966, I had the opportunity to go on an expedition to the Faroe Islands with the City of Leicester. I would love to hear from anyone who went on that expedition. We lived off the Lutterworth Road just outside of Aylestone.

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Hi. I was born in Nottingham and went to school at Manvers Peirpoint comp in Carlton. I lived in the old brick yard for a time but moved to Bakersfield which is where my parents live now. Does anyone know me? Some of the people I used to hang out with are Martin Peck, John Burt and Chris Thomas. My class tutor was Mr. Keling. If anyone recognizes these people or myself please, contact me at this address [email protected] Ta

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Just wanted to drop a note to compliment you on your excellent web page. I'm an ex-pat, rather removed. My ancestor William Fellows was born there apparently in the 1580's, showed up in the colony records around 1639. I'd still like to come visit someday, though.

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E-mail: The name 'Airey' has been one of mystery to me for many years - ever since I was little I knew about this family called the 'Airey's' who used to live in our house.(86 Leicester Road) I had a mental picture of a Victorian family living in a very dark, cold house (I do apologise - I was only small!) Having seen your website I have now been put right! What a great idea to write your history down for your children to learn about - should I ever start a family of my own this is certainly something I would consider doing! Your stories of childhood growing up in 86 Leicester Road, although a generation apart, brought back many similar memories of my own. You mentioned playing along the Great Central before it was closed, I too played along this same stretch of track, which became even more exciting to play on once they blew the bridge up - a haven for small children who shouldn't be there! I remember playing amongst the brick rubble with my brother and his friends but thinking 'If one of us gets hurt - how are we going to explain how it happened!'. Obviously this didn't deter us from playing down there and many a day in the long summer holidays we would set out on our bikes for another 'adventure'. Cycling up throught he spinney (Bluebell Woods - which sadly are very lacking in Bluebells now!) and finding our way out onto the track.  Once this track was tarmaced in my teenage years it served another useful purpose - a direct cycle route to the new McDonalds on Fosse park! Again somewhere we were not supposed to be going - but the journey back worked up enough of an appetite to fool mum into thinking that we still needed feeding! I read your section about Glen Hills School - which I also attended - I was one of the last infants to start school in the Wooden building and was moved within the first year to the newly built brick building. This 'new building' had rocky beginnings as the year I left, a boy in the year above me 'Jason' set it on fire (I don't think he was entirely happy!) I could never understand why he tried to burn a brick building, when there was a perfectly good wooden one - which would have burnt much more effectively - just across the road!  But that warm, wooden smell was to be preserved for a few more years to come. Unfortunately it's end has finally come. this year work has begun on extending the Featherby Drive building to accomodate Juniors and Infants, and the wooden building is to be pulled down - it did quite well though, it lasted about 50 years longer than was originally anticipated! I was intrigued to find out about all of the dead animals that were buried underneath our garden - we added to your menagerie with two gerbils and about 20 fish! It's no wonder the soil is so fertile there! Do you have any photos of what the house looked likw when you lived there? Obviously i was the reason for the extension so I've only ever known it to be that way! I would love to know more about your feelings of growing up in the house - did you find it spooky at night? If you get time it would be great if you  could mail me back! I will actually be flying into Calgary this summer (honeymoon!) as we're touring the Rockies - I'll keep my eyes peeled for you! 

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What an amazing site! I live in Coventry, England, and to get to Leicester it takes about half an hour (15 minutes if my hubby drives). I followed links about Sue Townsend, and found you... Lots of detail and humour. I haven't got time to read it all yet, but I'm putting it in my favourites so I can go back to it when its more convenient. Do you watch the ice hockey over there? Coventry has a new team called the Coventry Blaze (formally Sollihull Barons).

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Born 1953. Lived at 6 Norbury Avenue in Belgrave. Attended Rushy Meade, Northfield House and Gateway Grammar Schools. Emigrated to Australia October 1966. Mum worked at Parker Plant; Dad worked at BTH/AEI/Thorn on Melton Road. Grandad Martin had a market garden (Roselands) next to service station on Melton Road. Grandma Pilmore lived in Agar Street. There's a building here in Melbourne that looks exactly like the BU in Leicester!

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I attended Gateway Boys between 1964 and 1966; Northfield House between 1961 and 1964. I also attended Rushey Mead Junior on Gypsy Lane - but then is getting a tad hazy.  Probably 1959-1961. [May 23, 2001]

 

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A big "hello" from the Capital! Been living in London since October 1999, first Walthamstow (innit!) and now Bermondsey [which will blow your mind :-)]. I work for BT down here. Other history includes Sketchley Primary School, then Hastings High, then John Cleveland College, leaving after A-Levels for Manchester Uni in 1995 to study Electronics. Third year out working for Marconi in Cov, then finally graduated in 1999 and up'ed sticks to live down here for a while. Drop us a line if you know me and you're passing through and fancy a few jars.

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Margaret and Ken Mogford, 77 yrs both. In Aussie 32 yrs. Moat Rd school and Newarke Girls. Lived at Wigston, Aylestone Rd, Bunny Hill, Blaby, Bristol, Northampton. Employed 12 yrs at Walls ice cream shop at Aylestone Rd.

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Seeking any old school friends at King Edward VII Grammar School, Melton Mowbray, Leics between 1958 and 1963. Let me know if you have an email address, especially the following: Susan Allen (maiden name) Linda Galloway (maiden name) - father was warden of Oakham Prison, Stuart Lawrence, Terry Wheelwright Lynn Fendell (maiden name).

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I lived in Countesthorpe, Leicestershire before coming to Canada 11 years ago. I grew up in Highfields, Leicester during the war years. I went to Medway St school, then on to Knighton Fields Rd school, then to Alderman Newton Girl's School (1946-1950). My first job was at the Co-op offices in Union Street. I got married in 1956 and had my first daughter at Westcotes Hospital in 1957, soon afterwards going to Gibraltar where my husband was stationed. When Brian was demobbed we lived on the Eyres Monsell Estate, then moving to Countesthorpe where we spent many happy years before coming to Canada in 1990. I worked for W.E.Sturgess's (Jaguar dealers) for 25 years. I have been back to dear 'old' Leicester a few times and enjoy 'going home' so much. We are moving to Nova Scotia in June. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me!

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From Wigston Magna,1982-1996. School: Wyggeston boys' school,1971-1976. Played football, district league, 1982-1990, Blaby, British Shoe. Charnwood league, Tudoronians,1976-1979.

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Aylestone. Granby Road to 72. Gateway Grammar & 6th form 72-80.

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Still trying to contact old staff and friends who worked at Walkers Crisps, Barkby Road and especially staff who worked with me in the westbound kitchen and grill at Ross Motorway Services at Leicester Forest East in the Sixties. All E-mail answered.

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Born in Rothley. Raised in Mountsorell (Boundary Road) from 1948. Educated, if one can call it that, at Loughborough College, then Hull and Munich universities. Currently teach at the University of New South Wales.

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Desperately trying to get back to Europe, I am a USAF wife. Raised in Bournemouth and Leicester. Parents live in Oadby.

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Our family left Hinckley in the fall of '58 to emigrate to Canada. We lived out on Coventry Road past the Canal towards the A45. My Uncle Ron Mawby ran the Lime Kilns pub on the Watling Street for many years. I still reminisce about my younger years playing on the Ashby de la Zouch & on the old railway line. I have returned for a few visits over the past 40 years & always dropped in to see aunts & uncles plus a school chum - Dick Hale. Would love to make contact with anyone from the area etc.

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Hi everyone my name is Bob Goodchild would like to hear from any ex East Midlands Gas (EMGAS) employees. Worked at the Aylestone Rd Depot in the 70', and 80's. Used to live in Whetstone and later in Hinckley. Fond memories.

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Born in 1958 and lived in Mountsorrel until coming to Canada in 1980. Attended Humphrey Perkins 69 - 72 then Rawlins until 74. I'd like to correspond with people from this area.

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Searching for info on Albert E. Wakeling and his wife (m. 1926 at Billesdon, Leicester) Ada Hutchins. Any info greatly appreciated. Ada was a midwife from 27 Melton Road in 1936, a nurse living at 39 Melton Road in 1941, and her last known address was 46 Rendell Road.

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Used to live on Turner Road just off the Uppingham Road. Married a Stephen Fudger of the Coldstream Guards. Used to be Asst. Manager of The Sussx Pub in London. Husband's family lives in Fairfax Close, Leicester. I miss my visits to The Market.

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Lived Netherhall Estate, went to Hamilton High school until 1973, my dad was the vicar at St. Elizabeths church. Also attended Crown Hills school and The Laurels Private School. Moved to Canada in 1973, have lived in London, Ontario since 1996.

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Moved to Leicester in 1965 from Canada. Went to St. John the Baptist Infant and Junior Schools. Attended Wyggeston Girls School leaving in 1973 to return to Canada. Lived in Netherhall for 7 of the 8 years. While living in Leicester was involved in C.G.B. playing in the band. Attended St. Elizabeths Church where my father was the vicar.

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We lived on Austin Rise off Netherhall Road right next to the church. I have a sister, Debbie, and a brother, Gavin. My father was Rev. Robert Ross and my mother was Pam. My mother was born in England but the rest of us are all Canadians. Lots of great memories from Leicester. Thanks again for the great site and links. I started at Wyggeston in Sept. 1971 and left in June of 1973. Before that I attended St. John The Baptist Junior School in Clarendon Park.

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Lived in Archery Close Countesthorpe 1963 - 1971. Moved to Winchester Road Blaby and stayed there till 1978. Attended English Martyrs Catholic School from 1971 - 1976. Spent the next year at Charles Keene College. Left Blaby in 1978 to move a few miles to Sheffield Street off Upperton Road. In 1982 I moved to Great Barford, Bedfordshire and now live on the Cambridgeshire border. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me.

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Lived in Leicester and went to Wyggeston Boys School and then when it became a 6th form college (ie 1974 - 1981). Moved onto Surrey, then London and emigrated to Oz in 1994. Time flies when you are having fun.

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Born 1943, lived in Laurel Road until I was 6. Attended Medway St. Primary School. Moved to Blaby in 1949 where I attended Blaby C of E school from 1949-1954. Then on to Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School until 1959. In Blaby we lived on John Street until about 1960 when we moved to the Crescent. My family owned a  newsagents shop called "Smiths" on the main Lutterworth Road (next to Pratts) until it was Bulldozed to make way for the new shopping precinct. After I left school I went to work at  English Electric at Whetstone for five years until 1964. Until I got married to Steve Robinson in 1997 I worked at a small one-man band outfit which closed down after I left. Steve and I lived on Knighton Fields Road East in Knighton, until we emigrated to New Zealand, along with our two children, June and Alan, in 1973.

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My name is Ken Johnson. I was born in 1944 in Ash St. just off of the Humberstone Rd. - only part of it left. I went to Green Lane Road primary school in 1948, then on to Charmwood St. junior, then finished off back at Green Lane Rd. finishing in 1959. Too many jobs to mention them all, but a few are: Cherud for children, Nevil Reed Tailoring, Cowlings Records, Towers Hospital, merchant navy, etc. Lived also in Gibraltar, France, Germany, Amsterdam and now here in Australia. My wife is a Filipino and we have 2 beautiful daughters. She is from an island called Bohol where the tarsier comes from, the smallest monkey in the world. Now to get to the main reason for being on this site, I am searching for an adopted son of mine, his name Nicholas Lee Robinson. Born on the 7th December 1966 and brought up in Halifax Drive, Stocking Farm. I can find no trace of him, so I believe he is no longer in the U.K. but, please, if you went school with him, or know anything at all, please e-mail me at banluta@ hotmail.com or my address is Ken Johnson 195 Macquarie St. Sydney 2000 NSW, Australia. Also if you did know me in the old days I would be pleased to hear from you. Thank you Leicester Overseas for allowing me to use your site and a very fine site it is too.

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Born October 17th 1941 in Barton Torquay. Moved to my Dad's home town of Leicester when I was eight. Lived in Hobson Road off the Abbey Lane until family moved to Highgate Road, Sileby. Would like to hear from my friends who I have lost touch with since emigrating to Canada. Shaune Coffee (Paddy), Russ Middelton, Glendan Hiller (Ginner), John Watmore, John Scattergood, Roger Williamson? Ken, Bridgette and Gaynor and anyone from the 29th Scout group (Belgrave) whose Scout Master was Ralph Simms. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me.

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Market Harborough. John, Jen, Rich and Anna emigrated to Newport RI in 1993 to run a Bed and Breakfast. After eight years the business is doing well, and Rich and Anna will be attending graduate school in September.

Editors Note: check out the website (above) to view scenes of the Sweetmans' spectacular B & B establishment in R.I.

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What a wonderful list. I wish there were one for Fulham/Hammersmith, London. The reason I am contacting this list is in the hope of searching out my lost family. It is a long story but I will make it short: My great grandmother was an Ada Hutchins (nee Wakeling) who had a nursing/maternity home in Leicester from sometime between 1900-1950. I do not know the exact dates. She adopted a baby girl named Mary whose mother died in childbirth and I know that Mary has gone on to marry a man named Gerald. I know that Ada died around 1952 in Leicester. My grandmother was Gertrude Hutchins who lived with her maternal grandmother until coming to live with Ada in 1906 in Leicester on Rendell Road. Can anyone out there help me find my family??? Thank you and God bless - Nicky.

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Went to Guthlaxton school in Wigston Magna from 1955-1959. Worked at Corah's and English Electric. Met my husband at RAF Alconbury (near Huntingdon) in 1965. Moved to the USA in 1967. I lived in South Wigston, my Mum had a cafe on Dunton Street from 1955 until about 1968-1969. My fondest memories are the pubs. County Arms, Glen Parva and the Black Horse in Blaby plus many country pubs in nearby villages.

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Looking for old friends and colleagues who worked with me in the late sixties and early seventies at the Ross Motorway Services (in Leicester Forest East) in the catering departments especially the grill and west kitchen. All E-mails answered.

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Live in Beaumontleys area. Attended Westcotes Secondry School. Attended Charles Keen College & Leicester Poly.

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Glen Hills Primary School, Loughborough College School, Loughborough College of Art '62-'67. Teacher, Loughborough College of Education, '67-'68 (Furniture Design). Teacher, Middlesborough College of Art, '68-'70. Emigrated to L.A. Cal' '70. Married Camille same year. Moved to North Carolina '88. Member of Foursights pop' group in the early 60s.

Editors Note: Doug and I were in the early 60s rock group (The Foursights) in Leicester together along with Bill Coleman and David Lyndsey; all of us from Glen Parva, and all of us having previously attended Glen Hills primary school together. Doug renewed contact with me (after about 16 years) through this website - so it really does work folks.�

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Born: May 05, 1955. Schools: St. Saviours' Hill Junior - (1960-1962); Humberstone Junior (1962-1966); Spencefield Secondary (1966-Paroled 1971) and Southfields College (Catering!) (1971-73). Worked: Magnum Hotel, Humberstone Gate; Bruun & Sorensen, Charles St. (1973-1974); Hogg Robinson, bottom of Church St. (1980-1981). Fled Country: 1974, $500 cure 1980-1981. Now at a computer terminal in Markham, Ontario and interested in finding out if some of my friends are still around. There are some near me here and we are interested in getting in contact with some others - especially any who are now rich and famous (as if!). But seriously folks, please write - no e-mail will go unanswered (unless you're asking for money!) [email protected]

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I used to live at 5 Franch Rd Opposite Fosse Park in Leicester I attended Wyggeston Girls School from 1975 - 1982. I'm 36 now. I worked at the Phoenix Arts Centre from 1979 - 1983 and went to the University of Southampton.

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LO mates! I was looking for Euro info on the train crash as they only said 'the north.' Tried to find the Mercury and got you lot by mistake and what a great one I might add. Born and raised in Leicester on the 'Saffy' Lane Estate. Attended Mary Linwood Girls secondary modern (now it's co-ed). Graduated in 1977 and� met Michael Williams at a Christmas dance at Alconbury AFB. We married and moved to the States in 1980 to the Montgomery family in San Antonio TX, then onto Georgia and California where I now reside. Divorced and now working as an RN . Went to see the family this last June of 2000. It was lovely. Miss you Mum, Nana, Bill, PT, Tracy, boys and the Ryders of Thurmaston. LOVE YA . Anyone care to write if they recognise me - please do! Write to me anyone from Leicester in the Bay Area or beyond, ta-ta.

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Born Skeggy 1939! Moved to Bottesford (N. Leics). School West Bridgford, then King Edward Vll, Melton Mowbray, 1951-1958. Liverpool Uni. to 1961. Worked in Manchester, Brum, London, Devon and Stevenage. Emigrated 1982 to Sydney, etc...

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My mum's family name is Poulton and Proudman. She lived in Birmingham as a child. I have an aunt in Ashby-de-la-Zouch. I went to visit in 1996. Went pub crawling in Ashby. It sure is much more fun pub crawling than in the USA. Over here we call in bar hopping. If anyone knows a Poulton or Proudman, I sure would love to hear from you me duck. Donna Zierten

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Lived on Stocking Farm Estates. Attended Woodstock school and City Boys school in Evington (from about 74 - 79). Emigrated to US in 80 and joined US Navy. Currently settled in Oregon. Would like to hear from old classmates and friends, especially Carl Stewart or Stewart family (Kerry, Paula, or Bonnie).

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Cannot seem to get into the sight for some reason so I am now trying this. Yvonne.

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I used to live in Leicester during 1992-1994. Charnwood Primary School then Lancaster Boys School. Anybody knew me or remember me please Email me. I am trying to contact all my lost buddies.

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I am starting a group for ex pupils of Winstanley Community College, Braunstone & Bosworth College, Desford. You can find our site, and details of how to join us, at the URL mentioned above. **Thanks a lot Tim for all your hard work** ;-)

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Winstanley and Bosworth are in fact separate schools that liaise with each other - but as far as I can remember we all had to make the move because of capacity problems. Winstanley (Braunstone), Charnwood School and Market Bosworth College all made an input of 14 year olds to Bosworth who numbered over a 1000 pupils. If you would like more details about my group - it can be found at the [above website URL]  - we even have a teacher from Bosworth in the group! For myself I attended Winstanley 1981-84 and Bosworth 1984-88. I then went on to Southfields College (Leicester School of Printing) 1988-1990. If you are cataloguing earlier schools (infant and primary schools) I attended Middlefield infants 1975-1977 and Richmond Junior School 1977 in Hinckley (and now known collectively as Richmond Primary these days) and later in Leicester: Eyres Monsell Junior School 1978, Kingway Primary School, Braunstone 1979-1981. Full titles of the Winstanley and Bosworth Schools are : Winstanley Community College, Kingsway North, Leicester. Bosworth Community College, Leicester Lane, Desford. Hope this is a help to you. [May 17th, 2001]

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Looking for anyone that went to Garendon High School in early eighties. Susan Riches, Sharron Holders, James Thawley. The old friends or anyone else that may know me.

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Hi I am Pauline Cunningham (nee Darwin). I went to Limehurst School, Loughborough in 1967-72. I would like to hear from school mates Susan Askew, Christine Meakin, Liz Birkett. Also looking for Susan Monk, married name Doddrell. Last known address Aylestone, Leicester.

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I lived in Cosby until about 1959, then Peatling Magna until 1963. Moved to Australia (Melbourne) where I finished high school. In 1970 I moved to Canada (various places in Ontario), got married, had 2 kids, then moved to sunny California in 1998. I hope I don't move again for a while. Schools I went to in the Leicester area: Cosby schools to about 1958. Lutterworth Grammar from about 1958 to 1963. I worked for a few months in 1963 at a Dunlop Rubber warehouse, a few blocks from the old Newarkes bus terminal. I visited Leicester in May 2000, for my first visit in about 20 years, and had a great time visiting relatives, but had lost track of old school friends, who I had last seen in about 1980. I hope I get back to Leicester again before too long. If there is anyone who remembers me after all this time, please send mail.

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Am looking for descendants of Horace Bassford who emigrated to NSW, Australia in approx 1930-1940. Parents William Bassford and Clara Woodier of 100 Cooper Street, Belgrave, Leicester. Horace married Kate also nicknamed wo wo. Had a son Stephen/Steven. Horace served in Australian Army in WW II and believed captured by Japanese. He died shortly after the war in motor bike accident. Brothers and sisters: William, John, Lil and Nellie.

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I am writing this on behalf of my lovely wife, who spent a good majority of her childhood (1973-'85) in the vicinity of East Goscote, Wreake Valley and spent a couple of years at Beaumont Leys (I hope I am spelling all of these places properly). I do know this of her education, she doesn't take any gruff from any obnoxious Yank who might get in her way. We have been married for 12 years now, thanks to a fateful encounter on a German disco dance floor. The US Forces brought us to this charming part of America, and we enjoy the mountains, buffalo's and the sun drenched lazy summer days by the pool. Enjoy the contact this site provides for me and my family. Keep up the good work.

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Born 1947 at 322 Knighton Lane East, moved to Aberdale Road, then to 471 Welford Road. This was my parent's sweet shop, near the corner of Knighton Fields Road. Schools: Knighton Fields Rd Infants, Avenue Rd Junior. Landsdown Rd Secondary Modern, and the last year (61) was Lancaster Boys. Worked as a Plumber for Grocock & Day, and other Plumbing firms. Also worked on Bate's Fair for a couple of years. emigrated to OZ in 1971. Hope there are some old friends on the board... Would be good to catch up with them.

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G'day M'duck.Graham (Nogger) Norris 74 Filbert St Leicester 1934 to 1965. Schools: Hazel St and King Richard III. Telegram boy, Post office engineers. RAF 5yrs. Leicester City Police force that was. Family emigrated 65 for Oz.

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Attended Green Lane Boys School until 1961. Married Dianne Withers 1966; she's an old Wyggyite. I worked at Wadkin until transferred 1973 to the U.S.A. Now have my own business, still in the woodwork machinery trade. Married for 35 years we have two grown daughters and two wonderful grandsons, ages two and five. Dianne was at Wyggeston Girl's Grammar School in Leicester from 1958 until 1962. I was at Green Lane Boys Secondary School from 1957 until 1960.

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Lived in Loughborough from 1962 to 1975. Worked at the Brush Falcon works in the rail traction division, and at British Rail Research. Derby. Member of the Caravan Club, Leicestershire Centre.�

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Hi Tim. I don't often listen to Radio Leicester, but your mention of the Foursights [this morning] made all those nostalgic hairs on the back of my neck stand up. Great web page! I knew Bill Coleman - we were in the Air Training Corps (IF) Squadron. In fact we used to have a sort of jazz-busking get together in the ATC hut and we created a "band" which played to a very small audience consisting of a few mates (Flaz and Jim Knowles) and a couple of girls from the Girls Training Corps. The "band" was aptly named "Colonel B. Strudwick Wickerwire's Paramount Symphonic Jazz Ensemble." When I say I knew Bill - he was musically speaking my hero! What a wizard - you hum it son and I'll play it. Anyway - I joined the RAF and we lost contact. However, I did hear of the Foursights. And I was there, in the audience at Glen Parva, along with one of those girls from the Girls training Corps! I married her in 1964, we now have eight Grandchildren:-)

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Born 1940 in Thrummy. Went to School in Loughborough, 1951-59. Worked at Frisby Jarvis and City Embroidery Co. '59-'61. Emigrated to USA in 1961. My dad still lives in Leicester (John Woolman House). He's 87 and I'll be coming over to visit him March 6th. Also have a brother, nieces and cousins in the Midlands. Haven't been back to Leicester in 13 years.

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Lived at Bateman Road, New Parks, from 1956 to 1966 I attended New Parks Secondary modern school. Worked for "The Friendly Midland Red" at Sandiacre bus station and Southgate Street from age 15 to 18 as a mechanic 1961 -1964. Worked at Frears Biscuits in Woodgate from 1965- 67 where I met my wife Brenda. Emigrated to Australia 1972.

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Hi I'm Brenda and would like to hear from anyone in Leicester who lived or knew the following: I lived in Waring Street, Highfields from 1943 to 1965. I went to Dale school in Melbourne Road. I worked at "Frears Biscuits" in Woodgate 1960-1966.

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Hello Leicester. If anyone over there remembers me I'd love to hear from them. I was Sue Hyatt. Went to Abbey Park Rd Infant and Junior also Taylor St Junior. Finished up at Willow St High, or as we called it "willa collige for lack o nollige!!" We lived in Royal Rd. I Left Leicester in '69 moved to Hinckley got married to Rich, so if anyone from there remembers us or our two kids, Simon and Michelle, we'd love to hear from you too! We came to Canada in Feb '81 fastest 20yrs there has ever been! If anyone in this area sees this there's quite a crowd of us going to the British Show on Sunday Feb 18th maybe we should all have a drink to ex-pats!!

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I left Leicester in 1979 after attending Evington Hall Convent School on Spencefield Lane, Evington. I attended St. Josephs Primary School and Spencefield Lane secondary school for 1 year. Would be delighted to hear from past friends. Am quite Americanized now...after 20 years! Time flies. I come home almost yearly to Leicester. Married name Belinda Held. Send me an email if you remember me...I'm sure I'll remember you!!

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Lived in the Circle, Gwendolen Road, then moved in 1939 to Stoughton Rd., Stoneygate. Attended Medway St. School and later Collegiate Girls School. Worked at Thomas May & Co., Accountants and for the Leicester Board of Education working at Ellis Avenue and Mellor Street Schools. Emigrated to London Ontario in 1966.

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Used to live at 14 Turner Rd., Leicester. Husband was in the Coldstream Guards at one time. I have a son, Scott. At one time worked for Belgravia Knitwear on Parker Ave. Previous to this lived in London. Was assistant manager at The Sussex, pub on upper St Martins Lane. Have family that live in Fairfax Close. Have been here since 1979. Would love to hear from anyone.�

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Born in Loughborough, Rendall School 1951-58, Limeshurst 58-61. Worked at Herbert Morris and also Danish Bacon Co. Came to Alabama in 1972.

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I grew up in Stoneygate and went to Evington Hall (1970-77) and then to Loughborough College of Art & Design (1977-81). I left Leicester for South Africa in 1982. My local was the Craddock and I had a Saturday job at Fenwicks for a few years. It would be great to catch up with old mates, so if anyone remembers me please get in touch, Tah.

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Lived in Leicester till 1968, attended Mundella worked at Hartshorn & Jessop

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Born 1958, lived in Botcheston for the first few years opposite 'The Greyhound' before moving to Desford. Attended Desford Infants, Junior, Bosworth High and Bosworth College finishing in 1976. Joined the RAF in 1977 as an Assistant Air Traffic Controller stationed at Valley, Watton, Saxa Vord, Chivenor and North Luffenham leaving the RAF in 1989. Moved to Sydney in 1990. I've already got in touch with one old school pal through this site and would love to contact some more.

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From Lutterworth Leicestershire. Attended The Grammar school 1974-76, played football for the boys club, rugby with the Lutterworth Rugby Club. Apprenticeship in Coventry. Moved to Newmarket, Suffolk. Moved to USA 1991.

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Originally from Fieldhurst Ave, Braunstone, then moved to Kingsway Nth, just up from Winstanley High School. Played for the Old Newts Rugby club for 17 years until around 1984 and then Hinckley RFC for a couple of years. Former owner of the infamous Swingin' Bottie Bar. You're welcome me duck !

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Any one out there still remember the "good old days ?"� Ald. Newtons 1944-49. Left Leicester in 1984, lived in Anglesey until 3 years ago. Still playing golf (given up rugby) & the trumpet.

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Lived in Letchworth Road 1940-45. Worked as clerk in National Provincial Bank all branches till called up at 18 to be a� Bevin Boy at Bagworth Colliery for three years. Then left for Liverpool University and the world. (from 1926 to '40 I lived in Desford, went to Bosworth Grammar on a scholarship).

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We have just sent off our visa application to live in Australia (Melbourne). Can anybody tell us a site to help us find a job from an English employer or recruitment site. I am a sheet metal worker and my wife is a supermarket cashier. All the Aussie sites we've looked at say you have to be resident in oz to post a cv on the site. Hope someone can help. Cheers Mick & Tracey Edwards P.S We live in Anstey Heights, but I'm 36 & from Stocking Farm and Tracey is 34 & from Mowmacre, we both went to Ellis Secondary School.

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Any one remember me? Ann Richardson, Garden St, Thurmaston. Attended Roundhill school 1955-1959 (approx). Would love to hear from you - Ann, Adelaide SA.

Editors Note: The Email above will give you an 'failed' message but the messages are still getting through to the recipient.

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Attended Lutterworth Grammar School 1981-1985. Hairdresser at Georges Hair Salon, Leicester till 1986. Worked at Aynleys Records 1986. Lived in Narborough and worked as a Psychiatric Nurse at Carlton Hayes Hospital till 1988, then emigrated to NZ.

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Raised in New Park St., King Richards Rd school also Westcotes Girls. Finished Xmas 1954 and went to work at Pecks, West Bridge as fully fashioned nylon seamer. Also worked at Joseph Ellis, Newarke St, Wiltd and Mellor Bromleys, Western Rd. Left for USA - 1964.

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Hello All, my name is John and originally I'm from Braunstone. Currently I live about 25 miles south of Paris with my French girlfriend Isabelle. Have been in France since August 1997. Are there any others from Leicester currently living in French? All for now, CU John.

Editors Note: I was at Glen Hills Infants & Juniors with John's father Victor Nelson. He was born in 1945 and lived on Stanhope Avenue (now Swinford Ave - off Hillsborough Road) in Glen Hills during the 50's & 60's. Sadly Victor passed away in 1990 aged only 44.

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I recognise the phrase but can't for the life of me remember what it was from. I grew up in Twyford (Waterford House) went to Twyford school 1949? Also Sarson Girls School, Melton 1955? to 1958? then to Melton Tech. Worked at Aster (is that the right spelling) Aircraft then came to Australia. I did work at Pera for a while in the early 60's. Married my Dudley from Melton and still cooking his tea and making his coffee (sorry he doesn't drink tea). Now we have a little Tasmanian Devil who is just two weeks old, which makes me a great grandma. I am just learning all about this internet etc. (only had the thing for a couple of months) and this is the first time I have filled in a form, so this is a first for me. Oops no it isn't I did fill one out on your discussion site yesterday (which I can't find today).

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I left Leicester in 1957. Braunstone Hall school. Apprentice Bricklayer: T.F.Chapman, Humberstone Rd. Lived on Valence Rd, Braunstone.

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Born in Littlethorpe, south of the city; spent most of my life in Loughborough. Went to L'boro Grammar School for seven years and have friends from their from all over the county. Played rugby for L'boro Town mini, and North Leicestershire area, and hockey for L'boro town. Went to uni in Swansea and then came to Dayton, Ohio for my masters in '91, and now work here for the foreseeable future. My grandparents were from Oadby and Aylestone (all deceased now)... Mother is Janet Bunker (ex-Hutton, nee Fritche) now in Rempstone, Notts(?), and my Dad, Bruce, now lives in Wokingham. I miss the Charnwood area... Miss the Tigers, and wish the Quorn Hunt luck after the recent ban of fox hunting... I used to watch the hunt go by the back of our house every Boxing Day!! well, tarah for now!

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Accountancy staff and colleague in South Africa. I enjoyed very interesting work assignments and company of friends throughout SA. Will be taking up a new contract for 2 years in Cape Town from about June this year. I would like to meet old friends and make new friends. My UK address is: 23 Jellicoe Road, Leicester LE5 4FP Tel: 01162126281

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Hi everybody. I would like to go and reside in Portugal, Madeira or the Azores, but I don't know how to go about it. I'm 64 and have no family to keep me here in Leicester - unfortunately. I don't drive which is a handicap in a way. Has any one any advice for me. In the mean time, would love to 'correspond' with any expats living in a Portuguese speaking country. Regards, Norman.

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G'Day. Born 1945, attended Sir Jonathan North primary school until 1955, then Wyggeston Boy's Grammar until 1960. Now in 'the bush' in Australia, ex-soldier, ex-teacher, ex-lecturer and presently almost ex-living. Got the boots, the hat, the sheep, the 'roos and the rifle so can now claim to be an 'Aussie'.

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What a great site! Having lived in Melton Mowbray for 20+ years (1968-1990), land surveyed Bradgate Park for my university thesis, and met JT Edson himself (he sometimes drinks at the Half Moon in Melton) I hope I qualify as a proper Leicestershire ex-pat (I am now living in Vancouver). BTW - My main school was Edward VII, Melton (approx 1982-87) and I worked for a while at Petfoods WCPN during the summers of 1987-1989.

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I would very much like to exchange E-mails [like Pen-Pals] with Ex-Pats living in Portugal or any Portuguese speaking country/area such as Madeira or the Azores.

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Greetings and a Happy 2001 from the Big White North! I have lived in Canada for 35 years but was born and grew up in Leicester. Attended Narborough Rd Infants, then Shaftesbury Rd School, then Gateway Boys (now College). Lived at 70 Hinckley Rd till emigrated. Married since 1966 to Jackie (Watts) who lived in new Parks. We met in Leicester and married in Canada. Also here are Jackie's sisters Audrey and Elaine and B-in-Law Jack (Nimmo). Jackie attended King Richard's Road School. Is there anybody out there? Should add - recently bought a Nissan, salesman Nick Taylor was born in Leicester, lived in Kirby Muxloe.

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I don't recall the exact years I was at Gateway so let's calculate. Born in '42, passed the 11+ so it must have been about 1954 I started. Was not a star pupil and "dropped out" in late 1959, I think. Teachers I remember were G.A. Stevenson - Geography - kindly sort, always smelled of tobacco. Jim Keadie - sports teacher, always remember us being sent on cross country runs around Beaumont Leys sewage farm when the weather wasn't conducive to sports. Then there was Mr. Drinkwater - French, Mr. Freer - English, Mr. Stonehouse - Science, Sam Coda - Science?. Then there was Mr Bailey - History (he was also a customer of my dad's electrical business). Our math and also home room teacher's name is lost to me, but I do recall Mr. Haddow who I think also taught Maths. Mr. Barton (nickname Dick!) was also a French teacher. "Chalky" White was an art teacher, that just came back to me now. And of course Mr Frazer was headmaster for much of the time I was there, his wife was a J.P. or something of that sort, remember reading about Mrs. Y. Frazer in the legal news in "the Mercury." 

As a footnote to my last email, I have a bag of Fox's Glacier Mints in my desk at work and still recall the factory near Gateway School, on the corner of Oxford St., and the aroma of mint in the air some days. The old school building is of course now Gateway College. Oh yes, I forgot to say that at school I was in Tudor House - White sports shirts. The other were Skeffington, Lancaster, Chantry, Red, Blue and Yellow? shirts. Seems very old schooly these days. [June 2nd, 2001]

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All former pupils and staff of Wyggeston Girls' Grammar School are cordially invited to the WyggyGirls website at www.vision.net.au/~kerrie/wyggygirls to share online reunions and reminiscences. Kerrie Sutton (Wyggeston Girls' 1962-1969)

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I used to live in Huncote and went to school in Enderby and then Lutterworth (77-79). Worked for a year at Jessops before moving to Canada. Would love to hear from anyone who knew me back then.

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My father's family were the Robeys of Loughborough and Woodhouse who left for Carlton, Nottingham about 1903. I would be pleased to hear from any descendants of John and Caroline Robey who may be abroad.

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Looking for an old friend who use to live on Stoughton Drive North, Evington. Name: Heather Jones. She has two brothers and one sister. She joined the RAF in 1977/78 and left after marrying an American. Any information on her whereabouts would be appreciated. To me! Born 1961 and lived in Narborough until joining the RAF in 1977. Went to school at Dane Hill, Enderby and Brockington Hill, Enderby. Finally, Lutterworth Grammar 1977. Anyone know me????

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Elizabeth and Peter were residents of Belper Street. No`s 135 and 144. Elizabeth (nee Garton) was born in Leicester, early in 1931. Peter, a Londoner, was evacuated there during the war, in 1940. They both attended Catherine and Belper Street schools when schooling facilities were so restricted, until 1945. Headmasters were at these times, a Mr Crofts and a Mr Haddely. Peter joined the Royal Navy in 1947 and after courting his school friend and neighbour Elizabeth, they were married in the City Town Hall in the August of 1950. They traveled around Britain and the World together as a serving Naval couple until Peter was discharged to pension, as a Chief Petty Officer in 1970. During these hard years, having 4 healthy sons. Glenn, Alan, David and Paul. All of whom are by now, well into their 40s. Migrating to Australia in 1971, they settled in the Perth area to this day, have worked in various countries in the far east. For example.. The Philippines (twice), Laos, New Guinea, Singapore to quote a few. They are now fully retired to pension and are happily married, just celebrating their 50th anniversary. They have 10 Grandchildren between the ages of 25 and 5 yrs. 6 girls and 4 boys. Very fit and active, Peter is a "silver surfer" having been "surfing the net" for the past 3 years. They are both very keen to make contact with Elizabeth's Family (named Welsh) and old friends from Leicester. If you remember us, please make the effort to "call" and we promise to answer all messages. God Bless you all.

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Well, I was born in Barrow Upon Soar in 1965. I moved to Loughborough when I was 7, unfortunately my family moved as well. We lived at 401 Park Road till I left for Australia at 23. I went to Garendon and Burleigh schools (a loose description) and couldn't wait to get out of there. I left school in 1981 at the height of unemployment and couldn't get a job. The Morris's crane factory took me on a one year training scheme at $25 per week. After that finished, again no work, this time Brush Switchgear stepped in and offered me a job and lots of money. so I did a technical apprenticeship, during which I went to Loughborough Technical College... another school and more doom... After my apprenticeship, I worked in the drawing office, then in the contracts dept before I left for Davy Linear Motors (now gone) who were in the old Herbert Morris buildings along the canal. In 1988 I left for Australia and have never looked back. Now, in 2001, I have a house close to the sea, a great lifestyle and my own business operating across Australia.

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I lived in Desford till I came to N.S in 1989. I worked at Corah's PLC in the 'knitin' not the 'cutin.' I played football for Desford Athletic and rugby for Market Bosworth I did a lot of soccer refereeing around Leicester as well. In the 1980s I was a member of the Leicester Phoenix scooter club 'we are the mods' and all that.

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Wigston Magna, Oadby, Long St school, Wigston. Worked in Oadby. Left school in 1948 and came to NZ in 1972.

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Left Queninborough in Dec 1971 after working at both Norwich Insurance and A. Lockridge & Co (Oadby) between 1968-1971. I played Rugby at Syston, S Leicester & for part of season at the Tigers. Schooling at Roundhill HS & what was then called Longslade Upper school. Primary education at Gaddesby 1956 to 1962 or so. Parents Geoff & Megan at Scraptoft Golf Club. Father in business at Wholesale Fruit & Veg Markets, Central Motors & Farming in Queniborough.

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Coalville, Blackwood 63. Warren Hills 1970-76, Castle Rock High 1976-79, King Edward VII 1979-82, Charnwood Cub Scouts.

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My brother John was very young when we left Leicester (well six years younger than me) so I shall include corrections for him! [see No. 304 below]. The school he attended was Launde Junior School in Oadby, and we lived at 122 Uplands Rd Oadby, Robert Harvey - his friend had two older sisters Alison & Frances.

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Hi People, Its a few days after Xmas and I got thinking about an old school mate of mine "Robert Harvey" we attended Uplands Rd junior school, I lived at 123 Uplands Rd (well I think it was 123!!) My family moved to NZ in 1972 (I was 10 at that time). If anybody knows of Robert please contact me.

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Born Leicester, 1950, Blackbird Rd/Woodgate area King Richard III and City Boys Schools. Worked at Rolls Royce, Mountsorrel 1968 till 1982. Married 1971 and moved to Quorn until emigrating in 1982. Did 2 years in Winnipeg prior to coming to Oakville in 1984.

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I lived in Harrison Road, Leicester approx (1951-1962) and went to Ellis Boys Intermediate School, then I moved to Oadby and attended Gartree High School and Guthlaxton Grammar school. I left school in 1964 and worked at the British Road Services. In 1969 I joined Leicester City Council working in the Computer Dept. I left Leicester in 1972, and ended up in New Zealand, via Somerset, Dorset, United Arab Emirates. Anyone who remembers me is welcomed to contact me at [email protected]. best wishes to a great City.. Bob Bristow

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Dear John Tomkins, no you are not barking up the wrong tree but Ii cannot find your E Mail address love to talk to you please send again ex-Westcotes lad Alan Naylor.

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I went to Winstanley High School from 1980-83 and Bosworth College between 83-85. I would love to hear from anyone who grew up in Leicester, especially someone around 30 years old who is living on the east coast of the USA. FYI, it's 8.40am on boxing day and I am listening to city getting hammered by Arsenal (4-1 so far). By the way, I have some pukka pies in the freezer if you want to come over.