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I have been living in New York for 5-1/2 years. I'm a journalist and I am news editor for a trade magazine. I also freelance for different publications and I am writing a novel. I grew up in Melton Mowbray and went to Brownlow Primary School, John Ferneley Secondary School (81-85) and King Edward VII Upper School (85-87). I then went to Rutland College Sixth Form and the University of Hull to study languages. I love New York and have been fortunate to travel all over the States for my job. I do miss England - but not enough to move back.
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Thanks for putting this together. Do you enjoy Calgary? I was there 18 months ago and thought it was great - although a little smaller than New York. I had the fortune to meet and hang out with one of your fellow city men, Jamie Clarke, of Everest fame. Regards, Amanda.
Editors Comments:
See, some people from New York like me (refer to entry number 801).
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Isn't there anybody who went to English Martyrs out there? And why is it not listed in the school section? I attended EM from 1966-69.
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Interested to hear from people who went to Brownlow, Long Field or King Edward VII in Melton Mowbray. Or just anyone who remembers me. The website is still in development. [Schools: Brownlow Primary (to 1987); Long Field High (1987-1989); King Edward VII (1989-1993); University of Reading (1993-1996).]
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Lived on Shanklin Drive. Left Wyggy Boys' in '78. Studied Pharmacy at Leicester Poly. Did Pre-reg at the Royal. Now running an in-store pharmacy for a large supermarket in Suffolk.
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Moved to Leicester in 1955 and went to Mayflower School, then to Crown Hills until 1963. I worked in motor vehicle licenses for the City Council and them moved to Bristol in 1967 and New Zealand in 1971. When in Leicester, I lived in Nansen Road. I still have family in Leicester and near Loughborough and on my Mother's side many of my ancestors were from Humberstone. I have been back in Leicester twice, 1978 and 1994.
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I was born in Melton Mowbray and lived there for 21 years. I have now lived in the states for 21 years. I'm married and have 2 boys ages 16 & 12 . I would love to hear from anyone who knows me. [School: Melton Mowbray Grammar (King Edward VII) to 1978].
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A wonderful site - once I found it again! I live in Canada but am still very much a Leicestershire girl! Went to Shelthorpe School, Loughborough until 1951, then to Woodhouse Eaves (St Paul's) until 1953 - then after ten years in Cyprus did a stint at Coalville Grammar, lived at Glenfield 60/61 - wot larks! I am now a Canadian with a slight Leicestershire accent - interesting. Some influence from the old days shows in my artwork which you can see if you visit NS or have a look at our website.
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Hello. My maiden name was Pauline Squires. I was raised in Glenfield and educated at Coalville Grammar School (to 1961). I emigrated to Perth in 1973 with my first husband and two sons. After being divorced and single for 15 years, I re-married in October 2000. I am a librarian at Curtin University and currently work part-time. In 1999/2000 I spent nine months in the U.K. residing mostly in the south of England, in Hertfordshire and in Croydon. I would be interested to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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48 years old. Married to Deanna (Japanese-American). Ex-Mount Grace High (to 1967) and Hinckley Grammar School (67-70) . Lived in Hinckley from age of 8 to 18.
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Hello Tim, I've a new email address: [email protected] Thanks! And thanks for all your hard work on the website. No-one has contacted me yet, but I live in hope. Jill
(789)
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Lived in Earl Shilton most of my life - Heathfield High 1962-66, Hinckley Grammar 1966-70. Very much involved in the LSSO (Leicestershire Schools' Symphony Orchestra) whilst at school and in various orchestras and theatre pit bands (especially Concordia) till the time I followed my husband over to the US in search of a job in 2000. Very much a cultural desert round here, 50 miles to the nearest theatre and restaurant with a tablecloth! Have started to teach myself the banjo - if you can't beat 'em, join 'em.
(788)
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Lived in Winchester Ave. Left Braunstone Hall school 1954, attended Gateway Boys 1954-1959. Married with a daughter & g/daughter. Currently living in Melton Mowbray.
(787)
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Hello - Advise Wanted Please! I don't know if I qualify for this board - but I do live in Leicester! We are considering emigrating to Sydney, Australia and are planning to visit at Easter to see what it's like. I would love to be in e-mail contact with someone who's actually done that so we could learn from their experience. Alternatively can anyone tell me where I could look for such contacts? Yours in hope! Rachel P.S. We live very near Bradgate Park so I was very impressed with the pictures!.
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Hello there! I am currently living in the UAE working as an air hostess. I travel all over the world; therefore, it would be great to hear from people who can show me the real sites! I hail from sunny Coalville. School years were at King Edward VII until 1997. Then working in Loughborough at the toy shop through uni, then off to the sunnier climes of the middle east for the last two years!
(785)
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Error: William Bradford was born in Barwell not Bramwell.
Editor's Comment:
Er... Thank's. I do have e-mail yuh know. Still, this way people can check out your website - right?
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I have lived in the South West since 1984. I left Guthlaxton school in 1975 and went on to Lancaster University.I worked at the Official Receivers office in Leicester and Bristol. My main friends at Guthlaxton were Pauline Krik, Kathy Marriott, Lesley Braker and Kay Bottomley. I lived in Glen Parva and Wigston then later in Leicester. If anyone remembers me get in touch.
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Lived in Hugglescote until 1952 and went to Hugglescote Primary School. Moved to Greenhill Estate, Coalville - attended King Edward VII Grammar School until 1961. Worked at Caterpillar Tractor Co in Desford until 1964, and then I emigrated here. Does anyone remember the old Rex and Regal Cinemas? Going to the Big C on Saturday mornings when a youngster; there was always a cartoon followed by a cowboy flick. How about Saturday nights dancing at the Coalville Grand or Sundays at the West-end? I have been home many times - it looks pretty much the same but a lot of the old hangouts have disappeared. Would love to hear from anyone who grew up there in the late 50's to early 60's. Yes my father was a coal miner!
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I have already heard from a fellow school chum and neighbour. Haven't had time to peruse the whole website - but it looks very interesting and dear to your heart. If anyone wants a pork pie recipe - I have one - make them every year for Xmas. [Jan 9th, 2002]
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Went to Bosworth College from 1983 to 87. Grew up in Braunstone from 1969 until leaving for college in 87. Came back to Leicester in 1990 until leaving for the USA In 1996. Currently based 30 miles west of Philadelphia running a financial consulting business.
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Dear sir, I am a teacher of a primary school in Hong Kong. I am designing my own website. I've found your website extremely useful to my pupils. Could I link your website to mine? Thank you for your help. Yours truly, Maria Cheng
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I went to Coalville Grammar School. Left in 1967. Used to go to the Il Rondo in Leicester and the Grand in Coalville. Am now married with 2 sons. Have been in Vancouver since 1974.
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Hey, I'm from good old Hinckley. Used to go to Leicester all the time, many moons ago, shopping on a Saturday or to the clubs. Can't remember the names of them only the Studio. God, that was ages ago. Now living in the States in Orange, Virginia - very small hillbilly town with country music wherever you go. It's like it's awful... Very 'Ye Ha'. Never thought I'd miss Hinckley, I'd love a bag of chips. haven't been home in 4 years. Used to go to Mount Grace and John Cleveland left in 1984. Like to hear from anyone near here.
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Hugglescote Primary School (65-70), Newbridge Secondary School (70-72), King Edward VII Grammar School, Coalville (73-76). On leaving school, I joined the Royal Air Force. Trained to be an Airframe and Propulsion Engineer. Travelled all over the world living in Germany, Cyprus, Honk Kong and various other parts of the the UK. I left after 17 years and joined British Midland Airways and travelled to Glasgow. I stayed for 3 years and decided to seek my fortune in the Middle East. Saudi, Oman and eventually Dubai were I now live and I love it. The weather is great and the people are very friendly. There are loads of Europeans and the atmosphere is great, come and see. Give Skeggy and Spain a break.
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First let me say I like your site. I was born and lived in Ellistown untill I was 8 years old and then moved to Greenhill estates near Coalville. Went to Coalville Grammar school on Forest Road and left at 16yrs to take an apprenticeship with Herbert Morris in Loughborough. Graduated as a mechanical engineer in 1964. Worked at Palitoy in Coalville (remember Action Man, Tressy and Tiny Tears, I made them) and emigrated to Canada in 1974, where I was plant manager of a plastics company. I am now retired and pursue my hobby of woodworking. We have a 30 acre wooded lot so I cut down trees for my hobby and for fire wood. Keeps me busy and fit. We try to get to England as often as possible for pint, pork pie and steak and kidney pie. Not forgetting a slice of Stilton and black pudding. I would like to hear from any one from school or Morris's or anyone one interested in woodworking. David
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You don't know me, but my best pal, Melv Whale, and I used to love your band The Primates. And I still have The Foursights' record "And I Cry." - somewhere. We used to go to Blaby Social Centre whenever you played there on Saturday Nights. Well - usually only until about 9.30 pm when they closed the dance when fights broke out. Kids from Whetstone again! Melv still lives in Blaby - same house, same wife. I live near Teignmouth in Devon - third wife - now - thank god - happily married! ...Melv and I did start a group - The Denhams (!) - and we were crap. Debut - again at the Social Centre Church concert with "Blowing in the Wind." My cousin, Shirley, and her pal used to also sing with us - Beatles songs. Melv went on to sing lead for The Seven Seas - and he was very good, in a falsetto sort of way. Anyways - I just LOVE your site. Nostalgia is my only sin now. And I do "know who you know" in some ways. Like Lynne Blick lived near us. (We lived on the Lutterworth Road near Grove Road and Western Drive). And I guess you knew Maggie Atkins and Sally Darker. Melv NEARLY went out with Maggie - and DID go out with Sue Hackney. That fan mail you got from a Marita Marbrook on your site mentions her. Where is Sue Hackney? Last I heard she was an air hostess (many years back)? Her elder sister was out of our league - but a babe for all that! Well - I won't bore you with my life story - but congratulations on your site - places like Peewit Hollow and such I remember too. And those GREAT rock and roll evenings at The County Arms! We were indeed blessed to have lived in those times. Best wishes. John.
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Moved from Hinckley in 1997 to marry an American and live in sunny California. I went to John Cleveland College (from 1987-1989) and used to work at East Midlands Electricity (from 1989-1994). [Also at Mount Grace High to 1987]
(774)
Comments: I went to Ravenhurst (82-87), Winstanley (87-90) and then Bosworth College (90-94). Lived in Braunstone (the nicer part ! !) Used to play football for Seaton Youth. I am now 25 years old.
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Grew up in Leicester. Left to go to London for my nursing training at St George's Hospital in 1967. Left UK, after getting married, for South Africa in 1971 and moved to USA in 1983. Went to Alderman Newton's Grammar from 1959 -1966. Worked all my teen life at British Homes Stores. Now divorced with 2 children. Iain is 28 & Caroline is 26. Hoping to connect with old school friends especially Krystyna Staskiewicz. My cousins still lives in Leicester, but recently lost their parents as I had lost my Mum a few years ago. My ties to Leicester are dwindling. My brother Robert lives in Shrewsbury & my sister Fiona lives in London.
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Left the John Cleveland Collage in Hinckley in 1977 and worked as a carpenter for F E Downes until Jan 84 when I left on a 6-year world drinking tour. That tour had a final destination of Stockholm where I now live. When I lived in Hinckley, I spent most of my free time at the Duke of Rutland and at L.C.F.C matches.
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I�ve been trying to find and contact an old friend from Hinckley by the name of Glenn Towers. He moved to Canada in the mid 80�s and would be 40 yrs old now. If anyone can help me out with at least somewhere to look it would be magic.
(771)
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Born in 1944 in Spinny Hill Park, Highfields district. Lived at 39 Kedlestone Rd. to 1950, then at 106 Cardinals Walk (off Scraptoft lane) to 1966, then at 51 Oaks Rd Great Glen to 1975, then at Victoria Gardens, London Rd. Stoneygate to 1982. Then took a 6 month trip to Hawaii and still here 20 years later. Attended Humberstone Junior school, Mundella Boys left 1959, and Charles Keene College and Leics College of Art and Tech. to 1964. Worked at Wayte Engineering, Syston 62 to 82. Active in Magna Wheelers and CTC cycling clubs and hung out at the LIDO swimming pool at Scraptoft Lane in my teenage years. Scraptoft YC's and the Jimmies Rugby Club 60's and 70's. I have very fond memories of Leicester and its people and would love to hear from any old friends, folks and relatives wherever you are.
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Hello there. Seems like a great Idea. I am pretty new to Canada. Came here on 24th July 2001 and am waiting on my immigration papers at the moment. I was born in Countesthorpe and went to the local schools including the infamous Countesthorpe College, which was great!!! I played football all over the county for various clubs, but had the best of times with Magna 73 as the team was filled with old school buddies. It'd be great to hear from some Brits over here and even better I guess, if they were from Leics. I worked for various companies, but the last 7 years, I worked for Sturgess Toyota in Aylestone, which I have got to say was a great laugh., The best job ever. Really not at all like working. Anyway, that's enough about me. I hope to hook up with some Ex-Pats. [Schools: Leyland High (to 1977) and Countesthorpe Community College, Winchester Road, Countesthorpe (1977-1981)].
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Lived in Hinckley from 1980 to 1998 when I moved to Dubai with my husband. We are now separated - he's in Shanghai and I'm still here in Dubai. I worked at various places in Hinckley and Leicester - too numerous to mention really but I still come home every now and again and say hi to my friends who are still there. Have made contact with lots of people from school through Friends Reunited. [Schools: Woodford Juniors; Mount Grace High (80-85); John Cleveland College (85-87) ].
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I left Hinckley when I was 20. I lived in Barrie Road until then. I went to Mount Grace (left in 1973) and John Cleveland College (left in 1976) and started work at a dental surgery in Station Road, Hinckley. I still have 3 sisters in Hinckley. I'm married (17 years) with 2 boys (15 & 16) and love living in Sydney.
(765)
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Hi. Are there any expats who used to go to either South Wigston High School (1978 - 1979) or Guthlaxton College (1979 - 1980). If so, I would love to hear from you and where you are currently living doing etc. Greg Simms currently working designing conservatory roofs. Have three kids and have been self-employed amongst other things. At the moment, I am absorbing life's rich perfume, or wading through life's muddy waters (depending on ones outlook).
(764)
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Hi. I was born in Leicester at the Fosse Road South Nursing Home, October 1943. My first years were spent in Ashford, Kent, then I attended Earl Shilton C of E Junior School from the age of 6 when we moved back to Earl Shilton after my father was de-mobbed. Passing the 11+ after 4 years, I attended Hinckley Grammar School from 1954 to 1958. My first job was an apprenticeship at Bostock and Barsby in Barwell. Then a short spell at Bluebird Hosiery, working shifts making nylon stockings. We lived first in Station Road, Earl Shilton, then moved into a new house at Alexander Avenue. My Gran Goodman and Aunt Pauline have lived in Mill Lane, Earl Shilton for over 65 years. Unfortunately, my Gran has just passed away on Xmas day, 3 days short of her 101st birthday. My Aunt Maureen still lives in Earl Shilton and my sister lives in Desford. I can remember learning to ride my first bike with the neighbour's son, Bobby Heard, in Almeys Lane where my Great Gran Nichols lived (Barton Cottages, just in front of Grewcocks' House). The circuses on the 'Top Recce' up from the Hollow. Collecting bullrushes from the sandpit, catching bullies with Chris Sturgess down at the creek in the paddocks over the main Leicester Road. Later graduating to the "Stute" in Shilton for a game of snooker, or the "Ball Hall" in Hinckley. Banners Cafe and the George Ballroom, or the Troc? in Leicester, or the Bowling alley in Coventry. Around 1959/60, I left to spend two rather interesting years in London, returning to Earl Shilton and getting married in Hinckley. Within 6 months we had embarked on a six year odyssey of travel around Europe, North Africa, Asia and up to Iceland, using Guernsey as a summer base and moving on down to Bordeaux for the grape vintage each year. In 1971, we arrived in New Zealand with 2 children and a job in Wanganui. 31 years later, a second marriage and a total of 6 children and 3 grandchildren, I'm happily based in Hawkes Bay, on the sunny east coast, selling Real Estate.
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I was at Hastings High School in Burbage from 1961 to 1963, then Hinckley Grammar School 1963 to 1967. Lived in Burbage as a teenager, then moved to St Georges Avenue in Hinckley whilst married. Worked at Sketchley Dye works briefly, in 1967, then the Iway Hosiery / Glamour Girl in 1968, then the Jaf Hosiery and Bilson Johnson in 1969, before going onto markets, and starting my own wholesale business in 1970/1. Was a football ref - fully qualified at age 13, and refereed in local Leicester Football circles, until 1976. I would love to hear from anyone who knew me during that period, old school pals, girlfriends, (I didn't have many!!!), workmates, and matesses, and football contacts. Also anyone who used to go to the Monday night gigs at the Steering Wheel in Hinckley!!
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Working as an EFL teacher here. Married to a Turkish girl, may go to Turkey next year. From Hinckley, Leicestershire, ex JCC or Hinckley Grammar school [to 1976, then Uni of Hull to 1980].
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Lived near Hinckley, attended St Martins High, Stoke Golding, until 1983 and John Cleveland College, Hinckley, where I left in 1985. Left England and toured Australia and New Zealand for 16 months before settling down in the South Island, NZ. Married to Wayne, a Kiwi, with 2 Kiwi daughters. Would love to hear from anyone I knew at school or any expat in NZ.
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Born in Leicester, lived and schooled in Wigston at Little Hill Junior (1960s), Abington High ('72 - '75) and Guthlaxton College ('75 - '79). Left after 6th form in 1979 and worked for Lloyds Bank International plc, in Leics, then Birmingham, then London and lastly Bristol. "Semi-retired" in 1994 and now work in small primary school locally. Married with one step daughter of 15 yrs old. Would love to contact Sally Hursit again, who, I understand, is now in New Zealand.
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I lived in Hinckley for my school and university life. I went to Albert Road Junior School, St Martins High School and finally the John Cleveland College in Hinckley [left in 1978]. I then went to what is now called De-Montfort University. My first job was at the Hinckley and Rugby Building Society followed by working in the Software Development department of the Alliance and Leicester BS. At the Age of 29, I left England and went to work in Frankfurt, Germany for a software company called Cincom. After 4 years in Germany, I was transferred to Cincom headquarters in Cincinnati. Last year, I switched companies and now work for Lexis Nexis in Dayton Ohio. I am married to Debbie, have three Children - Alexander, Catherine and Adam and one on the way (Jan 24th due date). While living in Leicestershire, my biggest claim to fame was playing for Leicestershire at Badminton. These were some of the best memories of my life. My current hobbies are golf and tennis, but I am much slower these days than I used to be.
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Moved to Hinckley in 1941, but grandparents (Sanders) in Sapcote. Attended Hinckley Grammar School till 1946. Returned to London as a student nurse in 1948. Came to Australia (ACT) in 1957. Moved to Sydney in 1968. Retired 1992.
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Time to update my message: Lived in Doncaster Rd, Belgrave from 1939 to 1965. Schools were Mellor St. Infants and Rushy Mead Secondary Modern (50-54). Left school had a few jobs, including two years national service. Worked as driver for Murphy Bros at Thurmaston. Best friends were Dougie & Tony Halford and Brian Ward. If there's anyone out there who thinks he knows me, please feel free to e-mail me. Love to talk to you. Trevor.
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I was born in Leicester 5/30/60, on 98 Warrick Street. My mother was a nightclub singer. My mother's name was Maureen Juan Green. My mother passed away October 19th 1996. My mother loved England with all her heart ! She told me that her hardest and best times were in Leicester. My mother wishes to relay a message to her friends she knew so well in Leicester, " TTFN until we meet again! Thanks for the memories. I'm now with the Choir invisible." I feel that I am a part of Leicester. I take you with me in my heart no matter where I should find myself. I shall always be a part England and England shall be a part of who I am. Thank you for your heritage you gave me. Until I come home TTFN until we meet again. Terrence W. Luh.
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I'm trying now for many years to get in touch with an old service pal. We were together in RAF Changi, Singapore in the late fifties. I have had no success through the many ex-service web sites but suddenly remembered the friend I wish to contact had a brother who was pretty famous on films, TV, etc. The boys were born in Camden Town, London, but, from an early age, lived in Leicester and went to school there. My friends name is Ron Melia, younger brother of Joe Melia, remembered by many for some very good films. I shall leave my e mail details [email protected] - hope this will help. I'm retired now and live in Spain and Portugal where I have grandchildren. The remainder of the time, I'm in Bournemouth, England.
Editor's Note:
Joe Melia, ex-City of Leicester Boys Grammar school lad, was born over a barber shop in Camden Town, London in 1935 and later attended City Boys during the early fifties. He is a stage, film and television actor who has appeared in many BBC productions.
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I put a message out (#188) looking for Lizzie Locker and eventually I was contacted by someone in Australia who said she might know Lizzie's mother. As a result I was given Lizzie's email address and gave her quite a shock when I emailed her after 40 years. I still live in Leicester and Liz lives in Wales now. We have been communicating since about May of this year, thanks to your website and to the very kind lady in Australia. We finally exchanged addresses for Christmas cards and would you believe it - Liz's mum lives in the next close to the one I live in. On a sadder note: The main reason I wanted to contact Liz was because I was concerned about Pamela who also went to Medway and Newarke with us. Pamela was very ill by the time I located Liz. Yet despite my efforts they didn't get to see each other or talk to each other before Pamela died of cancer in June 2001, aged 57. I was deeply upset by her death. I don't think you remembered her. Like Liz she loved dancing and music. Thanks so much for helping me find Liz.
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Born in 1963. Lived in Enderby until 1975. Went to local schools including Danemill and Brockington College.
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Born in Loughborough, lived in Barrow upon Soar, attended Humhrey Perkins in the 50s. Worked in Sileby at Newbolds and Burtons, joined the WRAC from 59 until 1963, and have been living in Nijmegen ever since. Married and have one son. I'm now retired. I haven't been back to England often - the last time about six years ago. Love to hear from anyone who knew me.
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Hi. I was born in Wigston but then moved to Blaby. I went to Countesthorpe College (left in 1979) and after a few years in Blackpool, I moved back to work in Racal. After that I lived in the wonderful Isle of Wight in Cowes before moving to Ireland where I run a computer security business. I now have 4 little ones and have been married 15 years.
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I was born at No. 8 Filbert St and left to live in Anstey Lane when I was three. I went to Alderman Richard Hallam 1939-45 then to Mantle Rd (1945-50) better known as manhole. Its name was changed after, or to commemorate, my leaving to the Fosse School for Boys. I became an avid amateur sports diver graduating to having my own diving business upon my retirement. I am currently 66 and married to lovely Judy and have two sons by my first marriage and two with Judy. I miss Leicestershire and in particular - Bradgate park.
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Formerly Valerie Ironman from the Eyres Monsell Estate. Attended Collegiate School for Girls, graduated 1959. I didn't stay in Leicester very long after high school. I got married in 1961 and moved to Germany, and then, in 1964, I came to the US with my husband George and my son Paul. I also have two daughters, Victoria and Anya - they were both born in New Jersey. I have been living in Florida for the past ten years working for the Latin American division of a world-wide company whose headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. I would be interested in communicating with anyone from Leicester, especially if there is anyone who went to the same high school or from the Monsell Estate.
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I have to say that I a love the Leicester Overseas web site. I found a couple of people that have relatives who lived close to where I grew up. One person is, in fact, the granddaughter of my own grandmother's next door neighbour. Another person is from a family that lived close to us in the Saffron Lane area and he probably went to school with my younger brother. I also came across a few people that married GIs that were stationed in Bruntingthorpe in the late fifties, early sixties. My husband was stationed there from 1957 to 1960. I just love it, I am going to keep going through the names to see how many people I can find from my past. Keep up the wonderful work, happy and healthy new year. Valerie
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I arrived in Leicester in 1962 aged 10 yrs. Went to Ravenhurst Road Junior School, then, in 1962, Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School which then changed to Oadby Beauchamp Grammar School. I left there in 1967, aged 15, and worked in the Midland Bank on Narborough Rd for 7 years. I never missed a home match for Leicester City for 10 years and went to many an away match. I married a Leicester boy, and, when I was 22 (in 1974), we moved here to Australia. We stayed together for 25 years. We are now divorced. I have 2 wonderful sons 21 & 22, and I still work for a bank here in Adelaide. I love walking and keeping fit and the beach.
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When I was 11, I won a scholarship to go to Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School at Kibworth Beachamp. That was in 1961 or 1962. In 1964 or 1965 the school moved to Oadby and became Oadby Beauchamp Secondary School. I left there in 1967. I believe it is now called the Beauchamp College. The school at Kibworth became, I believe, a secondary school. John Deacon [base player for Queen] was in some of my classes at this time, along with Paul Woloff. We had a lot of bands in those days at school, nearly everyone was musically involved. We all used to spend a lot of time at the Launde youth club. Anyway, just thought I would put you right on the Kibworth Schools thingy. I couldnt see any names that I remembered but will keep looking. Merry Christmas Tim
I forgot to tell you that when Kibworth became Oadby Beauchamp Grammar school, it merged with Gartree High School from years 4 onwards, so it became like a senior school, but Gartree still existed for up to years 3. The two schools were side by side at Oadby.
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Granby Primary School 'till 1987. Lived in St Andrews Road on Saffron Lane. Love to hear from anyone I knew. Born in 1977.
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King Edward VII Upper School, Melton Mowbray, 1977 - 1982.
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Hello! I am a reporter with the Leicester Mercury living in Australia for 12 months. I'm trying to put together a feature on former Leicester folk now living in Sydney or the surrounding area. Please email me at [email protected] or call me on 0421 503 759 (Australian mobile number - I can call you back) if you'd like to tell me your story! Elaine Galloway.
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Born and grew up Leicester until age of 15 when Dad decided to emigrate to Cape Town, South Africa. Went to Mayflower, then Crown Hills Secondary (65-68) and was then moved to Collegiate Girls (68-70). Emigrated to Cape Town in 1970 but went back to Leicester about every three years, between bouts in S.A. and in The Hague, Holland. I worked mostly as a secretary, personnel officer or administrator of some kind for about 15 years until I met my husband skiing in Austria! We still ski. I have been married and living in America for the last 15 years. I have two children: Kelly aged 11 and Jonathan aged 13. Although I didn't graduate with anyone in Leicester, I remember my friends from those days very well and regret having lost contact with many of them. Anna Weakley moved to Cape Town 3 months after me and we became best friends. We still are, although she now lives in Cambridge. My stepmother is back living in Leicester, so I do get home occasionally. It would be nice to see some old friends again.
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Born in Croft in 1965 .Went to Croft Primary school (70-76), Brockington College (76-79) and Lutterworth Grammar School (79-81). Worked at Jones and Shipman most of the time until emigrating to Melbourne in 1993.
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Grew up in Kibworth Harcourt, went to Kibworth Grammar School and Leicester College of Art and Tech. Emigrated to Bedford, Que., Canada with my husband John in 1966. Had three children there, and moved to South Carolina in 1979. Live on Lake Wylie and I sell real estate, John just about to retire from textiles.
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Grew up in South Wigston, went to Kibworth Beauchamp Grammar School (1950-56). Worked Leicester City Libraries one year, then joined WRAF. Met husband (Philip), lived in Bournemouth 1960 - 63, Melton Mowbray (63-70), Northampton - 4 different addresses (70- 2000), then we retired to France. Loved wandering around Bradgate Park, the old part of Leicester - Cathedral, Jewry Wall, etc and the museums - remember the giraffe's head sticking through the ceiling in the New Walk museum? Dad was born in Sapcote - it is or was, full of Browns. Went to lots of symphony concerts in De Montfort Hall, usually sitting behind the orchestra in the cheapest seats. Worked for many years in Northampton annexe of Leicester University (same organisation as Vaughan College).
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I have been in Z�rich for 7 months, after renting our house in the UK. I attended Collegiate Girls', Leicester from 1970 - 1975 and Wyggeston Girls' School, Leicester from 1975 -1977, then went on to college etc qualifying as a languages teacher in 1984. I have 2 daughters, 6 and 8 and would be pleased to hear from anyone who remembers me! Julia Hartke
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I lived in Leicester all my life up until April this year when I was sent on a training course with my company (Ingersoll Rand). I liked it so much I asked for a job over here. I had an apartment and car even before I had my final salary package. I started school at Ravenhurst, then to Winstanley and finished at Bosworth college in 1979. I married at 21 but unfortunately that did not work out. I started work in engineering but ended up as a salesman for air compressors for the last 12 years. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. Hey Milan is a great place to visit during the summer months which run from April to September/October.
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My surname was Besbrode. I went to Collegiate Girls School which I left in 1957 when I was 18. I have two brothers who both went to Wyggeston School. One lives in Market Harborough and one in Hove. I came to Israel in 1963 and have dual Israeli-English citizenship. I have three children and three grandchildren. You seem to want a novel in the form of an autobiography, but you will have to accept just some bare facts at least for this time.
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Hi there and greetings from Godzone. Just to let you know I am still getting pork pie recipes from all over the world and it's great to keep in touch with all these people. Love the page, Jean Metcalfe.
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I was a pupil at Loughborough College School from 1958 - 1965. Never one of the clever lot, I never the less had a great time at this school. My particular friends were Val Eddowes, Chris Parks, Kate Standley and Cherry Brobyn. I left school and went to work as a Library Assistant at Loughborough Training College, then I moved to the University Library. I married and subsequently had a son and a daughter, and I now work for Leics Libraries at Loughborough Library. I am very involved in local amateur theatre, both plays and musical productions. I would love to hear from anyone who remembers me (is there anyone out there?) and has the same memories of Loughborough in the 60's.
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Born in 1933 - 147 Blaby Road, South Wigston. Went to South Wigston Secondary Modern. First worked at R. Pringle, 40 Belvior Street, Leicester. Then went to Desford Colliery, then joined the Army (9 years) Royal Artillery - 72nd LAA. Then in the Leicester City Fire Brigade. In 1969 immigrated to Australia. Used to spend a lot of time at the Grand Hotel. Played Football for Linwood Lane Old Boys. Now retired. Anyone that remembers the good old days, happy to have a chat with.
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Just trying to catch up with anyone who went to Winstanley High 81-83, then Bosworth College 84-86, if so e-mail me. Hope to talk soon, Macky.
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I was born in Swinford, Leicestershire in 1943 - not an antique yet. Lutterworth Secondary Modern School 1954-1958 then a year at BTH Rugby as a Filing Clerk, and then to Follsain-Wycliffe Foundry at Lutterworth as a typist in the Despatch Office. Married in 1962 and went to live in Rugby and surrounds. Emigrated to Australia in 1970 with husband and 4 children. Now have large family and I am a Great Grandmother. I work full-time at the Courts, I am a Justice of the Peace and a born again Christian. Hobbies are computing, reading, pen-palling, music and gardening when time permits.
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I was born in Queen Street, Leicester in 1955 and moved soon after to the west part of town near the junction of Hinckley and Narborough Roads. After attending Christ the King primary, I went to City of Leicester Boy School where I finished the 6th form in 1974. I worked on the Leicester Market amongst other places and went to most City home games from 1970-74. I would be interested in hearing from anyone who might have known me during that period.
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Born 1940 in Belgrave. Attended Mellor St Primary, Rushey Mead and Dale Schools. Arrived in NZ in 1973. Have two older brothers Terry and Tony, and a younger sister Diane - all still in England. Would love to hear from any one from those days.
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I lived in Lutterworth, Leicestershire from 1969-76. I attended Lutterworth High and Lutterworth Grammar (LGS) from 1973 to 1975. My nick name was skip. I have a twin brother called David and we lived on Bitteswell Rd near LGS. A few names from the past: Gareth Jones, John Needham, Ian Jenkins, Liz and Caroline Hayes and Allan whose dad ran the Fox for some years.
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Right, whaddya say here that is interesting? Skool? I lern't loads their... Went to Brockington College between '88 and '90, then went to Lutterworth Grammar between '90 and '92. After leaving there, I then went to work for Disney (and not in a costume before any wise cracks start), working in the IT industry, and moved around all the 'beautiful' parts of the UK with my career - places like Lutterworth, Coventry, Watford and eventually Hammersmith in London. I worked for them for a very long and fruitful 9 years, but left in October to be a contractor and make some real wonga! I now work in Rotterdam, Holland, for ING Bank, as a Global Messaging Specialist. Anybody who knows me, or those that don't, feel free to contact me.... Ta ever so.... Steve.
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I moved to Canada in 1989 when I was 13. I used to go to the Cosby County Primary School from 1981-84, Sherrier Primary from 1984-86 and Lutterworth High School from 1987-89. I never actually attended Lutterworth Grammar, but I have kept in touch with a few people over the years who did attend the grammar school. Brampton is just outside Toronto. It's a great city with lots to do; I especially enjoy all the sporting events that go on!
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Hi. I used to live in the Saffron Lane area and Duncan Rd. Went to Knighton Fields Junior School where I often sang solo in assembly. Went on to Sir Jonathan North Girls (left 1979). Worked at Lewis's and finally Boots in Gallowtree Gate before leaving Leics by joining the army (1982 until 1996) as a nurse in the QA's. Now work for SSAFA here in Germany. Have lost contact with all old school friends, though I still regularly go home to Aylestone area to visit family. I would particularly like to hear from the following or anyone that knows of their whereabouts: Glenda Foxon, Caroline Fisher, Jane Elliott and Gillian Hall and anyone who remembers me from Doris Gwilts School of Dance. Would also like to find Angela Cooke, a very old school pal who originally moved to the Anstey Lane area.
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Living in Sydney - sponsored for 4 years. Having a fabulous time and loving every minute of it! [Lutterworth Grammar School to 1992].
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Went to Sir Jonathon North Girls School - left in 1977. I lived in Portland Road, and I am looking for Mandy Evans who lived in Aylestone. We were very good friends; her mum caught us smoking in the park.
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I lived in Lutterworth, Leicestershire from 1959-1967 at 6 Avery Close, being know then as Pam Mellor. I attended Sherrier C of E Primary School to 1963,and then Lutterworth Grammar School to 1967 before emigrating to South Africa with my family, although I have lived in Australia for the last thirty years. I have fond memories of LGS. I still have my old school reports and the autograph book signed by my classmates before I left. I remember such people as Jane Greenhaulgh, Susan Palmer, Glenys Donkin, Chris Hickling, Dan Ryan among others. Does anyone remember me?
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Hi - I am Marie Davenport (as was) and left Leicester in 1967 to return only briefly for odd visits. I went to Sir Jonathan North school and left there around 1959 or 60 - can't quite remember. I then went to Charles Keene College for the secretarial bit. Since then I have lived in Zambia and also had the luck to have married an airline person, so world travel has been available to me. I have two daughters, now 24 and 26 and fully independent (at last!) and I work in Windsor at an IT Consultancy.
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Lived in Broughton Astley, Leics. till 1976. Went to Lutterworth High (to 1971) and Grammar schools (1971-75). Moved to London to work 1976. Emigrated to New Zealand 1990. Married third time in NZ now have 2 children Rebekah (3) & Nikolas (1). Work for NZAA [drawing maps] in Auckland.
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I attended Gartree from 1961 to 1965. I came from Hungarton near Scraptoft. In 1967-71 I was in the Brit Army. On the 31 Dec 71, I emigrated to Australia. 1976, I joined the Australian Army as a Private soldier. I am now a Major and have 3 years to serve before I retire. I have had fun, learnt a great deal and Mrs Armson would have been proud of me. Mr Coggin was the head master. Hi to everyone in my class.
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Hi there. Just to let you know that thru my request for a pork pie recipe, I have been contacted by 4 expats from Leicester only no recipe though - but great to talk to other Leicesterites. Regards, Jean Metcalfe
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Born Leicester 1960. Lived in Glenfield till '82. Worked at Parker Plant, Glenfield Co Op, Glenfrith Hospital. Moved to Tampa Nov 2001.
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Left the county and country in 1980. Back once in a while. Lived in Woodhouse. Loughborough College Grammar school to 1972.
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Removed by request. Privacy concerns.
[I guess the Internet is hardly the venue for people concerned about privacy - Ed]
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My maiden name was Jones. I lived in Market Harborough for 30 years before moving to Oz in 1984. Went to school at Little Bowden from 1958, Welland Park from 1965 and Mkt Harborough Grammar until 1970 - I think. During the early 70's "Hung out" at El Rondo & The Churchill in Silver St and Leicester Uni on Saturdays. I'm sure I went to school with the Philip Monk mentioned in your short story!!
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Rendell Street Primary School, Loughborough 1959-65, Loughborough Grammar School 1965-72, Chester College 1972-76. Teaching in Dudley, Cornwall, Herefordshire and now Wiltshire .Still playing football and listening to rock music and blues
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Educated wholly within Lutterworth until the age of 18 (lazy or lucky?)1970-1983. Schools: Wycliffe Primary, Luterworth High, Lutterworth Grammar. Then headed off to Sheffield for a HND in Chemistry including two 6-month work placements, firstly at Pedigree Petfoods 1984/5, then Yorkshire Water Authority back in Sheffield. From 1986 to 1989, I studied for a BSc (Hons) in Chemistry at Leicester including a year working for Ciba-Geigy Pharmaceuticals in Macclesfield, Cheshire. Does anyone remember the Macc Lads?? I had a few jars with Mutley and the rest of the band in 1987/8. Still not finished academically (but a bit burned out by that stage), did a PGD in IT at Leicester 1989/90. After a few months of working locally, did a 3 month stint at Welwyn Garden City working for Smith-Kline Beecham Pharmaceuticals (1991). Then moved to Devon in 1991 to work for the National Rivers Authority in Exeter, this has since changed to become the Environment Agency. I now work for the National Laboratory Service which handles all the EA lab work plus ~20% external work as well, in Organic trace analysis, at our new brown field sited laboratory at Starcross. Married to Wendy, 2 girls aged 5 and 2,interests amateur dramatics, quizzes and canal restoration but not necessarily in that order!! I'm also heavily involved in family history research. The Jelley clan (this branch) originates in Leics (South Kilworth) going back to its earliest records in 1685.
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I have been in Australia for nearly 7 years. I have done a lot of travelling the globe since then. I was at Gilmorton junior school (to 82), then onto Lutterworth High (82-85) and Lutterworth Grammar (85-87). Then moved to Stamford High, St Martins, in Lincs for A-levels (87-89). Now well and truly settled in Oz. I am not married although well settled. Interested in anyone from the area getting in touch. I was born in 1971.
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My family moved from Skegness to Broughton Astley when I was 2. I attended the old, original village primary school, then Lutterworth High School (1976-79) and Lutterworth Grammar School (1979-83). I went onto university (Aberystwyth, then Oxford) and worked in Tunbridge Wells for 2 years before deciding the expat life was for me. My first overseas contract was to the Sultanate of Oman in 1990. Loved it there, and didn't move on until 1997. Then I went to Malaysia. By then, I had obtained NZ residency with a view to finally settling down one day. Returned briefly to Broughton Astley in 1993 to get married, then in 1998 for the birth/christening of my son Craig. Emigrated to NZ in 1999, having visited several times in the preceding years. In good Kiwi tradition (!) bought a waterfront section of land and designed/built my dream home, a short way south of Auckland city. Currently in UK (December 2001) as my husband is terminally ill, but intend to return to Auckland in the future.
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Born in 1965, attended Lutterworth Sherrier School 74, then the High School, and ended up at Lutterworth Grammar School, leaving in 1982 or 84; seems so long ago... Have a sister called Nicola and a brother called James who both still live in the Leicestershire area. Dad has a business in Rugby, and, after I left school, I spent most of my time over the Leicestershire border in Warwickshire - Churchover to be more precise. Would love to here from anyone who remembers me or my siblings.
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Not act actually from Leicester but Market Harborough. Went to Welland Park and Robert Smyth schools till 1982. Been working in sales for the last 10 years, most of it in exports travelling all over the world. Currently living in the USA and still in sales. Keep up to date with the Tigers via the internet and friends back in Harboro.
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Lived and went to school in Lutterworth, Leics: Wycliffe County Primary (68-74), Lutterworth High (74-77) and Lutterworth Grammar 77-80). Moved to Nottingham, 1981, to train as a staff nurse. Got married, had 2 children (now 13 and 12) one of each. Currently training as a midwife. Would like to hear from anyone who knows me.
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Born in Enderby 1961. Attended Dane Mill School 1970-1973, Brockington High School 1973-1976, and Lutterworth Grammar School 1976-1980. Emigrated to Canada in June 2000 - now married with 2 kids and working for Unilever in Toronto. Favourite haunts back in UK - The Plough in Littlethorpe and Bradgate Park!
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I was born in Enderby (1964) and my parents were from Narborough and Enderby. I went to Danemill Primary (to 1975), Brockington College, Enderby (75-78), Lutterworth Grammar (78-81). I worked in Haematology at Leicester Royal Infirmary (81-83). I then moved to London, joining the Metropolitan Police in 1988 and attaining the rank of Sergeant. In 2000, after a number of operations, I was put out to grass on ill health. I used to Ski and scuba dive but have to make do with Yoga and Swimming now. Now living in Norfolk working as a freelance artist. Yeh, I know, those who knew me at school will wonder were it came from. So do I. Have a look at www.lhm-artworks.co.uk - I've been professional since April 2000, and, from March next year, will have a permanent Studio and Gallery at Alby Crafts, on the A140 Norwich Road between Cromer and Alysham. So If you are visiting, call in and say Hi. I went on a course with David Weston to Morzine in the French Alps last year. You can only aspire to paint as he does. Would love to hear from any one from Leicester who remembers me.
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I have checked out Linda's website and her Norfolk-related artwork is well worth a visit. What! No pictures of Sheringham.
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I was brought up in Leicestershire. Lived in Countesthorpe from 1965 until 1978 with a brief spell in Narborough in between. Schools: I went to Linden Juniors (to 1969), Danemill Primary, Enderby (69-71), Brockington College, Enderby (71-74) and Lutterworth Grammar (74-78). I think its great that there is this site for old ex-Leics folk, and I would be thrilled to hear from anyone who knows or remembers me! I played the flute with the LSSO and went to the RAM in London. Made a career of music and now live in Israel with my Israeli husband and 2 boys. Get in touch if you know me... Bye!
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I was born in Netherhall in 1956 then moved to Humberstone and visited Humberstone Juniors, after which I moved on to Mundella secondary school. I was very often known as Fred and used to be a bellringer at the local church - St Marys. I left England at the age of 18 and moved to Germany, and I have been there ever since. I am now a freelance Sales Representative and have sold different British Products - my mother's maiden name is Blankley.
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Hi! We've only been over here since March 2000 and loving it more by the minute! Still miss Leics though and have fond memories of places and people. I went to Alderman Newton's Girls School in the 1960's. Met Barry Goodwin in 1976 and married in 1984. Lived in Twyford, near Melton Mowbray from 1984-2000 and had two children Alex & Jack. Emigrated to Brisbane in 2000 to be with Barry's brothers Terry & Philip and their Mum & Dad Phyllis & Leslie. Anyone out there know either Barry and his family or me?? Please drop us a line!
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Since leaving school in 1977 I have worked as a Footwear Technician. I moved to Norfolk in 1991 with my wife Bev. We had two daughters in 1991 and 1993. In 2001 I moved to Denmark and seperated from my wife, I am living with my girlfriend Rosie. I would like to make contact with anyone who used The Crown & Thistle in Leicester who knew me. Schools: Danemill County Primary School, Mill Lane, Enderby (to 1972); Brockington College, Mill Lane, Enderby (72-75); Lutterworth Grammar School and Community College, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth (75-77).
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Now aged 55. I spent my first years near Humberstone on one of the side-roads off Scraptoft Lane near the old Lido (no longer existent). Moved, aged about 15, to Glen Parva near Wigston and lived on Little Glen Road whilst attending Guthlaxton Grammar School where I gained my A-levels in 1964. Went on to study law in London at Queen Mary College (as it was then known) before graduating and moving abroad to Germany. My family meanwhile moved to just outside Nottingham and later to Chesterfield in Derbyshire. I still have strong emotional ties with Leicester - not least because of fondest memories - old pals, would-be girlfriends (crushes), jazz haunts, Leicester Market and first Stones concert in Silver Street back in the early Sixties. Spent a life in radio & TV broadcasting for the German equivalent of BBC World Service, living mostly in Cologne (30 years), but also in Berlin, Munich, Hamburg (much shorter periods) as well as in Zagreb (then Yugoslavia ) for two years, already active in the media back in the late 60's. After a strenuous 30 years of producing and presenting current affairs programmes on air as a senior editor, I this past summer moved with my wife to her former birthplace Slovenia. Now surrounded by wooded mountains just short distances from Italy, Austria and the Croatian coast with great recreation opportunities - love hiking, mountain-biking and skiing. I'd dearly like to contact friends from the past such as Eric Hansen who was at Humberstone Junior School with me ('53 - '57) when he lived on Colchester Road, Anne Goepel (attended Moat Girls School which she left around 1962) and who lived on Scraptoft Lane at the bottom of Stanley Drive (now married with children and called (I think) Stewart or similar; also Jill Walker from Moat Girls who left around '62 and was a keen ballet dancer and particularly Nigel Austin and Anne Percy who were at Guthlaxton with me. Would love to know what they've "been up to" all these years and perhaps exchange photos and eventually meet-up. I still have family in UK and get back every now and again. Anyone from the County Youth Orchestra (I played first clarinet around 1962-64) who remembers me I'd also be delighted to hear from - my email address is simple enough. Brian Harrison - nostalgic former Leicester-lad.
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I was born in Glenelg, South Australia to my English parents, Roger and Glenis, who then emigrated back to the UK before I could even crawl. We moved back to Syston where I was brought up until I was ten years old. I attended Merton Primary from about 1977 until 1983 at which point we moved to Glen Parva where I spent my final Primary year at Parklands (1983-84). Then I moved to the big school (South Wigston High, 1984-87) where I spent three happy years playing tennis ball football trying desperately to keep the ball down so we didn't smash too many windows. Following that, GCSE's were the order of the day and I went to Guthlaxton College where I did them followed by A levels between 1987-91. An aborted attempt at Uni (Newcastle 1991-92) was followed by a year working for a surveying company (GEONEX) based in Barwell but working almost entirely on the M1 for a proposed road widening which still hasn't happened. That done, I went to Leicester Uni between 1993-96 and emerged with a geology degree that got me a job with Enterprise Oil as a petrophysicist in their London head office. I'm still with Enterprise but have recently moved to the Stavanger office in Norway where I will spend about a year before re-locating once again to Aberdeen. My younger brother Jason can be found at entry 690, so our parents are delighted that they now get to see neither of us very often.
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Beauchamp College (1985-1986). Married in 1990. First child also 1990 at Leicester General. Lived in Oadby. Miss Leicester a lot.
