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| Swindon High School for Boys | |
| Keith Norman kidsparties@btinternet.com Did you attend the school between 1955 and 1959? If you did please get in contact as I would love to reminisce about Clinton-Hoey, Capt. Childs and others. I am Keith Norman and I lived in Highworth where my mother was the ladies hairdresser. |
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| We are trying to contact Maxine Morgan | |
| Gordon Shaw, The Rodbourne Community History Group gordy.grs@talktalk.net The Rodbourne Community History Group in Rodbourne is trying to contact Maxine Morgan who's father was manager of the Palladium cinema in Jennings Street just before the World War II. We believe Maxine married a Belgium national and went to live in Belgium but we have been told that she may have returned to live in the UK. If Maxine reads this or any one knows where she is, we would be very grateful if they contacted me as we are desperate to get a copy of a wedding photo which we believe exists of Maxine's parents outside the Palladium with all the staff lined up in their uniforms. |
Seeking family members of Mavis Jean Evans |
| Kevin Lee Todd from Palm Beach ktodd54@hotmail.com My name is Kevin Lee Todd from Palm Beach, Florida, U.S.A. and I'm looking for family members of Mavis Jean Evans. Married Durelle Miles Todd 1947-48? Known siblings, Elizabeth Evans and possibly Robert or Tony Evans. |
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| Looking for David, Joan, Gary and Michael Pollock | |
| Brenda Moyce bmoyce@sainet.co.za I am trying to contact old lost friends who used to live in Rhodesia and moved back to Swindon in the early 1980s. Please contact Brenda Moyce - bmoyce@sainet.co.za or +27 82 3394968 |
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| Seeking Ann Courty | |
| John Condon john.condon@inspectorate.ch I am looking for a friend who lived in Swindon. Her name is Ann Courty and she worked at one of the local hospitals but I do not know which one and I have no contact number. If anybody knows Ann, would you kindly advise her of my mobile number: 0041 79 610 9577 in Switzerland and ask her to call me. |
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| Seeking Olive Alice Stevens | |
| Sally Agobiani s.agobiani@btinternet.com Sally Agobiani from Plymouth, Devon is looking for Olive Alice Stevens who used to live at 3 Shelley Street, Swindon. Does anybody know anything at all about the family of Olive Alice Stevens who was a postal clerk and lived in Shelley Street? She was the mother of my grandmother, Alice Stevens, who was born in Plymouth in 1911 and later adopted. I would love to know something of my grandmother's family and wonder if there are any Stevens still in Swindon who may have a connection. |
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| Stevens family who lived in Wootton Bassett Road | |
| Joan White sir.dan4t5@blueyonder.co.uk Joan White who moved from Swindon to Gloucestershire is trying to make contact with the Stevens family who lived in Wootton Bassett Road in the 1960s. There were three children Sheila, and she thinks Robert & David? The father had a cleaning business and they had a Collie dog called Laddie. The daughter might live in the Toothill area. |
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| Looking for Leonard/Jackson | |
| Terri Corrigan terric@aapt.net.au I was born in Swindon in 1945 Cambria Houses. Did anyone know of my mother Ethel May Jackson or grandmother May Leonard (Nanny Leonard) who lived in the house next to the Lion statue. My mothers siblings were, Olive, Beatrice, Win (Minow) Bet & George Jackson. Please contact me if you knew any of the above. I would love to hear from you. |
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| Do you know the White family from around 1920? | |
| Kenneth Durbridge ken.durbridge@planet.nl I am seeking information about the White family, Charles Henry White, Alice White and children: Hilda, Lionel, Florence, Walter, Muriel, Nelson, Harry, Annie, shown in the 1901 census living at 37 Albert Street, Swindon. Also looking for the family of Albert Edward Durbridge who married Annie White in 1920 in Swindon. |
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| Do you know the Gething sisters? | |
| Keith Gray keith@paris.org My name is Keith Gray and I am looking for any of the Gething sisters, Pauline, Denise, Joy and Marylin who used to live on Banwell Avenue, Park North. Pauline later moved to Purton. |
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| I lived on Stafford Street from 1942 - 1953 and attended attended Gilberts Hill Infant School | |
| Keith Wilmott mjlittle1001@hotmail.co.uk My daughter and son-in-law found your website on the internet: and it has inspired me to put pen to paper and delve into my sub-conscience for a few childhood memories. I lived at 45 Stafford Street from 1942 - 1953 with my mother, sister Beryl and older brother Stuart, my father being away in the army until 1946. Some of the characters living in Stafford Street at the time were, Mrs Spencer Mathews who was the local midwife’ Mr Willacombe who owned the butchers shop in Hyde Road. For some reason that I can't remember he always wanted to adopt me and always put a little extra in the rations to 'feed me up.' Mr Lavington owned a barbers shop in Stafford Street, where I was sent to have my hair cut. His daughter June worked upstairs cutting ladies hair. I attended Gilberts Hill Infant School from the age of four years old until I was eight. I remember we had lessons in the morning and then had to sleep in the afternoon. I collected Dinky Toys and still do to this day. These were bought for me by my brother Stuart in Spot on Regents Street owned by a Mr and Mrs Garnett. The shop assistant was called Jock. Mr and Mrs Garnett lived in Kent Road and I always wished that they wanted to adopt me. A childs’ dream, spending all day long playing with Dinky Toys. Mrs Bell ran the Co-op on Kent road where we bought our rations. Isn't it funny how we always remember our Co-op Number - 8166! Stuart my brother again bought me my first bicycle from Foxes’ (opposite Beales Café the name of the road escapes me. He also bought our first television from there in 1953 in time for the Coronation. I remember everyone in the street crowding into our living room to watch the tiny screen. As soon as it was installed, the first thing I remember watching was football, England versus Hungary, England lost, some things will never change! Most of our clothes were bought from Humphrey's on Escote Hill, which was owned by two brothers. When my father came out of the army he went to work at the G.W.R in the Coppersmiths Shop and there he stayed until he retired. While I could go on for an eternity I have tried to keep my memories of Swindon to a small part of my life having moved to the Wirral in the early 1970s. My wife and I still return to Swindon once a year for our annual pilgrimage: once a Moonraker, always a Moonraker. The sight and smell of the steam trains, the two penny rush at the Saturday morning pictures, riding my bicycle over the Humpty Dumps, walks along Mill Stream on a Sunday afternoon with my family and best of all, if I was good’ being bought an ice-cream from the farm shop. Please do contact me! Keith Wilmott, Wirral, Merseyside. |
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| Do you know Brian Yates or Patricia Yates (maiden name), children of Leslie and Elsie Yates? | |
| Philip Yates phil_in_toronto@yahoo.com I was born in Richmond Road and attended Ferndale Road Secondary School in the early 1960's. I moved to Toronto, Canada with my parents in November, 1966. I am looking for cousins Brian Yates or Patricia Yates (maiden name), children of Leslie and Elsie Yates. Brian would be around 60 now and Patricia would be around her mid 50's. I would appreciate if anyone knows where they might be living nowadays. |
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| Do you know of Charles E. Canham & Hepzibah Clara Davie | |
| Dan E. Blanchard, from Richmond, VA 23236 dkmj0043@comcast.net Hepzibah was the sister of the wife of a former blind mayor from Swindon. They lived in Nottingham around 1900s. |
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| Lee self employed brick layer, where are you? | |
| Janet Holiday in Cyprus jjanetjp@aol.com Just returned from holiday in Cyprus and met a lovely guy named Lee, a self employed bric layer from Swindon and guess what, we were meant to meet up again before I flew home but it never happened. We met in "Boogie Nights" dancing the night away but it was a girls last night before flying home to Scotland and Lee's second night there. Him and his two mates would have flown home on Monday 13 June. Don't know if you can help me locate him in this 'shot in the dark' enquiry. |
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| Bought Painting by Barbara Raven in 1990, where is she now? | |
| Gaby from Germany motte05@t-online.de In November 1990 I bought a painting by BARBARA RAVEN at Swindon`s Brunel Centre. She used to live in Eldene. Does anyone know her new address? |
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| Jane from Swindon who visited Sicily May 2004 | |
| Mick and Pat from Watford mkgoldstar@aol.com Looking for Jane from Swindon. I think Jane works for or used to work in an estate agents in Swindon. We met in Sicily in May 2004 at the Caesars Palace Hotel. Mick and Pat from Watford would like to get in touch. |
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| Thomas Adams from Coate | |
| Sue Greenhalgh sue@grunal.charitydays.co.uk I'm trying to trace my grandfather's family. He was born about 1851 in Coate, called Thomas Adams. I believe his father was also Thomas. I would also like to know which parish Coate was part of at that time. Can anyone help? |
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| Linda Parsons or mother, Doris | |
| Carol A. Newman carolann6003@yahoo.com My maiden name was Carol Ann Whiteis. I am searching for Linda Parsons or her mother, Doris. They lived across the street from us when we lived at 57 Oxford Rd, Stratton St. Margaret in 1957. While living in Swindon, I received severe injuries when I ran into the street and was hit by a truck. Linda was with me at the time. My father Dale Whiteis, was a Master Sgt. stationed at the United States Air Force Hospital in Swindon. Shortly after I recovered from my injuries, we returned to the U.S. During the time we lived in the UK, I attended school at Kingsbury Hill House and a local school. I would be grateful if anybody can help me locate Linda or her mother Doris, or anyone else who might remember me. |
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| Violet Doreen Shirley Harding | |
| Margaret Mills nessie_1958@yahoo.com I'm looking for Violet Doreen Shirley Harding who lived at 44 Eastdown Drive, Upper Stratton, Swindon in 1958. If anyone knows who she married and can give me any information, please contact me. |
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| Clarke/Dunn family | |
| Peter Elsdon member@elsdon.wanadoo.co.uk I am doing genealogy on the Clarke/Dunn family from Swindon. My mother Elsie Mary Rosanna Dunn was born on 5th December 1910 at 22 Percy Street Swindon. Her parents were George William Dunn and Mary Maud Bulley Clarke b17 Nov 1872. They married on 11Oct 1902 Mary was the daughter of George Clarke a local merchant (coal merchant for the railway?) She died on 6th August 1967 at St Margrets Hospital Stratton St Margret. She was buried on 10/08 at St Margrets Church plot No. L117 Can anyone please help regarding information on Mary, where she was born, her mothers name (Bulley?) or any further information that may assist. |
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| Oliver Grimsdall | |
| Arthur Landahl Hagedorn bubilandahl@hotmail.com Looking for Oliver Grimsdall, RAF Pilot who used to live in Swindon, was married to Zita Hagedorn . Would like to contact Oliver (father or son). I am Arthur Landahl Hagedorn, cousin of the late Zita Hagedorn. I live in Madrid, Spain. If anyone has information on their whereabouts, would very much appreciate hearing where I could contact them. |
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| OLIVER GRIMSDALL | |
| Bubi Landahl bubilandahl@hotmail.com Looking for OLIVER GRIMSDALL (father or son). The father used to be a RAF Pilot and was married to the late Zita Hagedorn and used to live in Swindon. I live in Madrid, Spain and am a relative of Zita Hagedorn and would like to contact anybody with the Grimsdall or Hagedorn family. Should anyone know where I could contact them, I would appreciate it very much. |
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| Lawn School | |
| Dorothy Irwin wookson@adelphia.net Looking to contact anyone who might remember me or my family from Park South. My parents were Tom and Freda. I attended the Lawn School before my family emigrated to the U.S. in 1967 when I was 12 years old. I would love to hear from old school mates. |
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| Dennis Kelly | |
| Thomas Sloan tanyaelse2@hotmail.com I am writing this for my mum Patricia Sloan who lives in Belfast and has not seen her brother Dennis Kelly in over 30 years, We know he lived in Swindon but he could have moved on by now. If anybody knows the whereabouts of Dennis, please call 02890 504233. |
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| Rose Chambers | |
| Marie Anderson marymason2002@yahoo.com I am looking for a Rose Chambers from Swindon who has a son named Daryl. The last I heard she lived in Westlea but has since then moved. I would love to hear from her again. Please contact me if you have information on the whereabouts of Rose. |
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| Jane Goodenough | |
| Warren Feakes wfeakes@netspeed.com.au Looking for Jane Goodenough known to be resident in Swindon (old town) and working at Royal Military College of Science before 1981. Just a friendly email would do. |
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| Looking for Louise Claire and Christopher Kilminster | |
| Rachel Brace (nee Kilminster) rbrace@cogeco.ca I am trying to connect with my half sister and brother who I believe still live in Swindon. I moved to Canada in 1978 prior to them both being born where I have lived here since I was six. My father Chris Kilminster, who died in 2001, remarried and although I met both my sister and brother when they were really young, I would love to get to know them both. If you are reading this please contact me |
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| Connie (Pewsey) Hamilton | |
| John Larry Harris from Tulsa, Oklahoma jonlar53@cox.net Looking for Connie (Pewsey) Hamilton from Swindon. I spent two months in Swindon Wiltshire in September 1971 with George and Connie Pewsey and had a wonderful visit. They were so kind to take me to a lot of historic places on their days off but I have lost contact with Connie. |
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| Walcot | |
| Bobby Franks rbfranks40@aol.com Bobby Franks attended Mountford Manor Infants School around 1962 then onto the juniors then to Walcot secondary school. He lived in Essex Walk before moving away in 1969/70. Now living in Welwyn Garden City in Hertfordshire, he would love to hear from anyone who remembers him. Bobby says, "I have great memories of Swindon and used to go fishing with my dad to the Lawns and went to the pictures every Saturday morning. I was in the 1st Walcot cubs and scouts. People may remember my two sisters Pauline and Jenny. Sadly I lost both my parents Ron and Laura last year. |
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| Freya | |
| Jeremy Pledger jpledger@kleinlaw.com Heya Freya. Just wanted to make you smile even though we're thousands of miles away. Hope to see you soon. |
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| Ferndale Secondary School | |
| Michael Mulvaney scan0444@euroweb.net.mt I lived in Swindon back in 1977 and used to attend Ferndale Secondary School. I moved to Malta in 1979. Recently a Chris Hale contacted me. I don't know his address, but if anyone knows it, please let me know. If anybody else remembers me from the past, please contact me. |
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| Helen Ball | |
| Len Goff lgoff@aal.com.au Len would love to contact Helen Ball or her sisters once of Welcombe Ave, Park South. Len, who attended Headlands Grammar School 1958-1962, now lives South Australia and is married with six children and thirteen grandchildren. |
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| Kingsdown School | |
| Jonathan Reed jonr@r-anell.co Looking for old friends from Kingsdown: I left in my third year 1989 to move to America and I¹d like tgo make contact with people like Dean Inn, Simon Reynolds, Caroline Kent, Tina Bigfoot, etc. If you remember me please mail me |
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| Julie Richardson | |
| Chris dr_ervin@yahoo.com I'm am looking for Julie Richardson from Swindon. I am your old friend Chris from Romania. What's happening with you? I want keep in touch again. |
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| Linda Fisher | |
| Teresa Sheehy goonertillidie@aol.com Looking for old school friend from Swindon, Linda Fisher, whose last known address was Bourne Road. We were at St Joseph's Boarding School in East Finchley North London which was destroyed by a fire on a Sunday afternoon in October 1972. We never got a chance to say goodbye and I have been trying to trace Linda ever since. Does anyone know her whereabouts ? If you know her can you please let her know I am looking for her. She always called me Terry. I am still living in London and in touch with some of our other friends who would also like to know how she is. |
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| Redford family | |
| Brenda Edmonds bedmonds@ican.net I'm doing genealogy on the Redford family in the Swindon area. Julia Ann REDFORD married 1871? John Alfred Stone - widower - with child Mary Jane (Jenny). Stone is listed as a Master Butcher living in Lower Stratton St. Margaret in the 1871 Census. Julia Ann Redford died about 1880 but I don't know where she was born or where she died. Any information would be appreciated. Brenda Edmonds from St. Thomas, Ontario, Canada. |
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| Edward Thomas Alder | |
| Rideouts from Ontario therideouts@cogeco.ca The Rideouts from Ontario, Canada are looking for information on people with the surname 'Alder' in and around the Swindon area. Edward Thomas Alder, born in Swindon, January 28, 1904. Please contact us if you anyone with this name in the Swindon area |
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| John and Anne Armstrong | |
| Steven De Carlo stevedecarlo@videotron.ca How did I wind up in Swindon, England? I am a Canadian trying to locate the descendants of John and Anne Armstrong, my great-great-grandparents. My great grandfather was Sydney Armstrong, born June 15, 1893 in Islington, England, died March 2, 1961 in London, Ontario. When he volunteered in 1914 for service in the Canadian military for World War 1, he listed his next of kin as Mrs. M.A. Armstrong residing at 60 Birch St, Swindon, London. Sydney Armstrong's brothers and sister were Robert, William Henry and Geraldine. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated. |
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| Kingsdown Pub, Moonrakers and the Brunel Nightclub | |
| Ann Cox nee O'Neil anniecancanny@xtra.co.nz Ann Cox nee O'Neil - who emigrated to New Zealand 15 years ago - is looking for old friends in the Swindon area who knew her at old haunts like the Kingsdown Pub, Moonrakers and the Brunel Nightclub, in particular Raymond Douglas Murphy, Tina Elbrow - nee Greening, Andre Greening and Shaun Malcolm-Stewart Others who were into CB at the time may recognise her by her e-mail address |
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| Calling XTC and Justin Hayward fans | |
| Elizabeth Banks dmlizzee@yahoo.com Elizabeth Banks from Carlsbad, Southern California would like to hear from fans in Swindon. |
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| WATTS & SKINNER Families from Wiltshire | |
| Amanda Couzins loui_33@upnaway.com I am trying to contact descendants of William James Watts & Elizabeth Skinner. They had 3 boys William, Stanley and Leonard. Mainly Mavis Boulton her son Richard Boulton, Mary Studham her son Edward Studham and Michael Watts and his son Timothy Watts. If you know any of these people can you please pass on this message to them. Their cousin in Perth, Australia would love to get in contact with them. If you are a descendant of the Skinner family origionally from Blunsdon, Wilts. I would like to get in touch with you. |
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| Tottenham Hotspur FC | |
| Chris Poole spursinswindon@hotmail.com I would like to know if there are enough people in Swindon who support and are preferably members of Tottenham Hotspur FC, if there are enough we may be able to set up a Swindon Branch of the supporters club. |
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| Pete Barrett and Mick Addis | |
| Kate qmcmsw@bellsouth.net Looking for Pete Barrett and Mick Addis. Wondering if that blue bubble car is still running? X Commonweal farmhouse club rifraf. More names come to mind, but surnames don't. Only mine |
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| Mouldon Hill | |
| Dave Mouldon mouldon@prodigy.net I came across swindonlink when I was doing a bit of family histroy research. My name is Dave Mouldon and I live in the US in St. Louis, Missouri. We are the only Mouldons in the city and one of only about a dozen in the US, so far as I can find. I was fascinated by the area called Mouldon Hill and wanted to know how I can learn more about it. My grandfather was Scottish. If you can help lead me to more info. on this area, I would be very appreciative. Thank you. |
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| Derek Tizzard | |
| Michael Holland mcguirk@tiscali.co.uk Looking for Derek Tizzard who used to work for Panda estate agents in Swindon in circa 1987. If you know his whereabouts please let me know. |
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| John Cornelius Board | |
| Margaret Board mrbfjb@ozemail.com.au I am looking for ancestors of John Cornelius Board, born in Brockenhurst in 1904 and came to Australia - don't know when or how !! maybe about 1920 , thought to have lived in Swindon at some time. Parents George or Henry Board and Julia Alice or Laura Skipton or Shipton. Does any one have any info please ? |
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| Len Gillett | |
| Derek Witcomb witcomb@bigbutton.com.au He must be around 70 or so now. If he's still around I'd like to contact him. Can anyone help? |
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| Congratulations | |
| Jakob and Mateja from Slovenia jakob.strovs@guest.arnes.si Congratulations to David and Fe from Swindon who are getting married in June. |
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| Rose Chambers | |
| Marie Anderson damionmarie@msn.com I am looking for a woman named Rose Chambers and her son, who last time I heard lived in Swindon last i heard. I left the town for the USA in 1989. My name used to be Marie Anderson. Rose and I were very good friends in the 1980s but we lost touch after she moved from Westlea. I would love to make contact with her again. |
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| 1966/67 Headlands School | |
| John Turner john.turner1@ntlworld.com Are you 49 or 50 years of age and attended Headlands School? You should have been in the 1966/67 4th Form. If so, you may be interested in a reunion being planned for Saturday 28 September at the White Hart, Oxford Road, Stratton St Margaret. Please contact John Turner on 01793 343237 evenings or email above. I am also keen to hear from parents of Headlands students who are now living out of the area. An earlier meeting is also taking place at the 'Moonrakers' Stratton 'X' Roads on Monday 1 July from 7.30 onwards, to meet old friends and plan the Reunion. Access to Internet? Then log on to the 'Friends Reunited' web site, more than 100 of us are already registered or for the latest reunion information visit the following web site http://www.communigate.co.uk/wilts/headlands67reunion/index.phtml. Finally, I have copies of the 4th year form photo (197 boys and 126 girls) which I will be pleased to pass on, or email. |
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| Mr Henry | |
| James A Slade gurslad@blueyonder.co.uk I'm looking for info on a Mr Henry, who was living in Ferndale Rd in 1960, he was also teaching at Calne Secondary Modern School in 1969. Does anyone know if he is still around the Swindon area. Please contact me with any info. |
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| Andy Partridge | |
| John jstump1@woh.rr.com dear swindon i am looking for a man named andy partridge, when i was in high school many years ago andy kept us all so very entertained with witty humor and amazing guitar heroics... I am a painter now living in Oxford Ohio, USA. I want to email andy and let him know what a great guy he is. But the real reason I wish to contact Andy is becauseI make portrait paintings and I am very interested in doing a series of portraits of him...(possibly Colin Moulding as well if I can get their attention) some of which he is more than welcome to keep for himself and family. I am very professional and would even submit a portfolio to him to show my serious nature towards fine art. if anyone has any suggestions how i could go about this please email me. |
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| Margaret Ethel | |
| Sheila Thompson bowls@bowls999.freeserve.co.uk Trying to contact Margaret Ethel, also known as Peggy, maiden name Keene or Keane. Lived in Devonshire Villas Rodbourne Cheney in the 1940's.Would now be around 80 years old. Was known to a Cyril Chapman of Ipswich Suffolk. I am his sister Sheila. Hope you can help Yes, Thats me, I'm married to John |
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| Commonweal School 1980 to 1983 | |
| Suzanne & Caroline Ward (Browne) suzannekibble@hotmail.com We were at Commonweal School between 1980 & 1983. Moved from Swindon 14 years ago. Lost touch with many friends. Would love to hear from anyone who knows us. Amanda Davis, Andrew Woodward, Kevin Scutts, Tracy Roberts, Philip Ducker etc |
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| Sanford Street School for Boys | |
| Barry Cubitt barrycubitt@yahoo.com.au I'm Barry Cubitt and I attended Sanford Street School between 1960 - 1965. In 1969 I emigrated to Australia. I would like to make contact with any ex-students of Sanford School and invite any "Old Sanfordians" to join my e-group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/oldsanfordians I can be contacted at barrycubitt@yahoo.com.au or at abercrombie@jenolancaves.org.au |
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| Grange Drive Junior School | |
| Steve Sahota steve.sahota@t-online.de My name is Steve Sahota and i am looking for anybody who still remembers me from 1975 ! My Best pal was Anthony Pound (Tony) . I remember Collin Peak, Gary Merchent, John Taylor, Wendy Towsend, Sahra King... and many more...........! I Lived in Harrow Close , Stratton.St.Margeret Please do get in touch with me for Good old Time´s Sake !! |
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| Descendants of David and Rachel Jones | |
| Mike Morris mike@magharl-oxford.co.uk I would like to hear from any descendants of David and Rachel Jones, who came to Swindon from the Pontypool area around 1863-6. After a short while in Bath Street they lived in Reading Street. David died in 1888 and Rachel in 1910. They had 4 or 5 children born in Wales and 4 more, including my grandmother, Mary Kathleen, born in Swindon. Mary's brothers and sisters were: David B., Annie Leah, Thomas, John F., Daniel, Catherine, Hannah and ?William. Mary married Frank Morris who died in 1927. Later, she lived in Bath Road and Broome Manor Lane until her death in 1950. |
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| British Rail Apprentice training school, Swindon | |
| Ryan Conduit ryan.conduit@ntlworld.com A few of us that have kept in touch would like to arrange a reunion for anyone who was an apprentice at the Railways Training School in Dean Street from 1983 onward. |
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| Grandmother's family | |
| Jackie Serna jaserna@sympatico.ca I am trying to track down my grandmother's family. This is what info I have: Ada Edith WILLIS born Dec. 23 1890 to parents George Willis and Vashti Palmer. In the 1881 census they were living at 20 Wyvill Lambeth, Surrey, England with daughters Anne L. age 5 and Martha L age1. In May of 1900 (when George died) they were living at 11 HAWKINS STREET, SWINDON with daughters Martha Lily age 22, Vashti Kate age 17, son George age 14 and Ada age 9. I do not know where daughter Anne was living then (probably married). In May, Ada and George were admitted to Barnardo's Organization and in July shipped to Canada. Ada's sister kept in touch with Barnardo's throughtout the years and in 1908 when she reported she had married a ? Simpson and had a home of her own in Battersea she actually tried to have Ada returned to England but that never happened. I have had a really hard time trying to track down any relatives of these family members and realize none of them are actually still living but they must have left some family members behind. If anything sounds familiar to anyone please contact me. |
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| Carol White | |
| Clive Carter sylviaclive@aol.com On behalf of Janet Taylor, now living in Australia, I am trying to find a school friend of hers who was called in those days CAROL WHITE. They both went to Moredon Secondary School and Janet left for OZ in 1958. If anyone knows of the whereabouts of Carol could you please email me as she would love to get in touch for old times sake. |
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| U.S air-force base at Burderop Park | |
| R. Blasey RB7505th@aol.com Every year we have a wonderful reunion of personnel who used to be stationed at the old U.S air-force base at Burderop Park. Several Swindon people and their relatives attend and we would like more. Anybody from those days who wish to be remembered, or who is not aware of it, please get in touch with me. |
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| Headlands School 1950 - 1957 | |
| Trevor Ricketts gandtricketts@compuserve.com I have lived abroad for some years now but often return to Swindon to see my mother. I would love to hear from, and possibly, meet up with anyone in the sporting, singing or musical areas who might remember me. |
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| Churchfields (1991-1994) | |
| Robert Reid reids@connect.comdek.net.au Looking for any old friends from Churchfields (1991-1994)...Brenda Farrow, Amanda Gibbs, Edward Monniot, Tommy Charles, Peter Richardson, Martin Bird, Russell Webb....are you out there guys? Would love to catch up. Robert Reid, Perth, Western Australia. |
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| Pounder (nee Buckland) Sandra Mary. | |
| David Braybrooks david.braybrooks@gpwa.com.au Does anyone know the whereabouts of the above friend from the 60's who was a resident of West Lavington and later Hook, Wootten Bassett, Nr Swindon as I am planning a trip to England in October and would like to catch up? |
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| Moredon School | |
| Sue Bates (nee Rogers) suebates1955@hotmail.com My name is Sue Bates (nee Rogers). I attended Moredon School Sept66-July68. Is there anyone out there who remembers me? I live in Abbey View road with my brother Chris who is 2 years younger. |
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| Swindon High School | |
| Keith Norman kbn@lineone.net I would be very interested to contact anyone who attended Swindon High School for Boys, in Bath Rd., Old Town, between 1955 and 1959. Perhaps you will remember Clinton-Hoey, Miss. Scrivener and Capt. Childs. My name is Keith Norman, I lived in Highworth, where my mother ran the Ladies Hairdressers at The Green. |
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| Yockneys in Swindon | |
| Amanda Curran, South Austrlia amandacurran@bigpond.com I am a descendant of John Yockney died 1721, married Jane Lampard died 1700 Son Walter Yockney died 1736 married Lydia Whally Son William Yockney married Mary? Son Walter Yockney and Mary Leigh who married in Rode, Somerset, UK in 1779. Walter was described as a weaver in 1814, 1817,1819 and 1823 Children: Elizabeth born 1801, Lydia b 1804, James b 1806, Henry b 1808 died 1811, Hannah b 1810, Ann b 1811, Eliza 1814, Ann b May 24, 1817 at Rode, Somerset, Lucy b1819, John b 1820, Henry b 1823 d 1901. I would be glad to hear of any other Yockneys in the Swindon area |
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| Sandra Mary Daniels/Gibbon Gething | |
| Mick Ford mford@aeiresources.com I would dearly love to hear from Sandra Mary Daniels/Gibbon Gething. We were very good friends 20 years ago. I miss you! |
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| Dorcan leavers 2001 | |
| Charlie McMahon littleluvbug4@aol.com Hey this is Charlie McMahon. I know you will all remember me and I hope in the future we will all be able to catch up on old times at good ole Dorcan!!! If any one from my year reads this, email me or give us a call. luv ya al and miss ya! |
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| Adam Probert | |
| Mandy Delahay (ne: Caton) mandy@adelahay.freeserve.co.uk Adam, it's been far too long - where the Devil are you? I heard you were back in the Swindon area but no-one knows where. Tracey and I almost came looking for you in the summer of 2000. There's so much to tell you from both of us. GET IN TOUCH. |
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| Ferndale and Hreod Parkway | |
| Lucy Anfield Nee: Townsend wgavinwil@aol.com Ferndale School up to 81 onto Hreod Parkway Comp up to 84. Looking for anyone who remembers me p.s, my dad did the running at lunchtimes in Hreod field, he is Woodwork |
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| Alan Williams | |
| Paul Turland p.turland@btinternet.com I'm looking for Alan Williams who was my best mate at Eldene Junior School. Alan moved to Wales with his family but I know has visited Swindon on his motorbike and was asking after me... Paul Turland. Alan if you are out there E-Mail me |
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| Swindon 1960 to 1969 | |
| Barry Cubitt b_cubitt@angelfire.com I'm Barry Cubitt and I lived in Swindon from 1960 to 1969. In 1969 I emigrated to Australia. I attended Sanford St School from 60-65 and then on to Park Grammar/Senior High to do my "A" levels 65-67. After school I began work at Barclays Bank in Faringdon. I was also Assistant Scout leader at 1st Walcot scouts. Ted "Chips" Fisher was the leader at the time. I would love to make contact with any of my school or work mates from that time. email me at b_cubitt@angelfire.com or abercrombie@jenolancaves.org.au |
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| Any family or old friends? | |
| Hayley Guthrie (nee Davies) hayley@lexicon.net.au Are any of my family or old friends out there reading links? My name is Hayley (nee Davies), formerly of Thames Avenue, Swindon and I have HEAPS of relatives scattered around Swindon. I'm hopeless at writing letters, and email is the way to go. If any of my many cousins read this, from either the Davies or Stratton sides, please contact me. Hayley, Melbourne, Australia. |
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| Commonweal School 1950 - 57 | |
| Dianne Lloyd (nee Davies) rodilo@better.net.au If you attended the Commonweal School between 1950 and 1957, visit my Old Commonwealians website at www.homepages.better.net.au/rodilo I now live in NSW, Australia and am still in touch with Gill Leimann (nee Reid) and Jackie Arrowsmith (nee Foord). We would particularly like to hear from the other two special friends of ours from those days Doreen Pound and Marlene Morris. |
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| Lost Cousin : Mary (maureen) Moynihan | |
| Thomas Moynihan thosmoynihan@eircom.net I would like to make contact with my cousin Mary (maureen) Moynihan daughter of Patrick and Dorothy (KIT) Moynihan Please email or contact on +353 87 2631912. |
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| Anne-marie Titchener | |
| Vera Keane goreytourist@eircom.net I would like to find out if my best friend Anne-marie Titchener still lives in Swindon! I am from Ireland, and I lost her address and need to tell her I have moved to Wexford again . Please if you know her tell her to contact me at my home address in wexford. Thanks!!!!!!!!! Love Vera Keane |
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| Penhill | |
| Justine Goldfinch (nee. Graham) mjturf@one.net.au Looking for anyone who attended Penhill Infants and Junior between 1978 - 1984. Love to hear from you and if there is a website for these schools as per Headlands web page. |
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| Neil Jordan | |
| J Meadows jmeadows23456@aol.com I'm looking for an old friend Neil Jordan who lived in West Swindon area. Would love to get in contact again. |
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| Pinehurst Secondary Modern School | |
| Michael Garrett temple@jenson1.freeserve.co.uk Looking for colleagues who attended Pinehurst Secondary Modern School Swindon Wiltshire during the mid sixties and left about 1969-70. An ex pupil friend of mine is arranging a reunion during March 2001 so we would love to hear from you. |
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| Even Swindon or Jennings St School | |
| Gary K garyk@garyk43.fsnet.co.uk hi i am looking for anybody who went to Even Swindon School Rodbourne or Jennings St School (westbourne ) in the late 60s in particular a certain Helen Jones from Dean St or Rd |
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| Penhill Secondary Modern School | |
| Steve Chudley scbr24588@cableinet.co.uk Anyone who was at Penhill Secondary modern School between 1964 - 1968 and remembers Steve Chudley, I would like to hear from anyone who was in my classes during this period or who used to play football on the green near Grafton Road in Penhill. |
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| Glenys Ricketts | |
| R Currys beales_1961@yahoo.ie Can anyone give me information on the whereabouts of Glenys Ricketts. She lived in Chapel Street Gorse Hill, married, and moved to the USA. She was a good friend in the late 50's and I would love to exchange a letter or two with her as we both left the UK and moved to other countries. |
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| St Catherines and St.Josephs | |
| Margaret Brady nee Clarke bradymgb@aol.com I used to live with my family at Fairford Crescent behind the Moonrakers. I am looking for a few friends for myself and my family: Jill Dillon,Tina Connolly, June and Gaspri Giodani and anyone else who might remember us. My family are Lorraine and Ronnie, Marie and Derek(parents). We the kids went to St Catherines and St.Josephs and other schools too numerous to mention. I am presently residing in the United Stated and the rest of the family are in Ireland. Looking forward to anyone who can recall or help us out with our search, our friends meant alot and are too numerous to mention. |
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| Churchfields School Reunion | |
| Mary Mills-Brown mary.brown@pwblf.org Am organising a school reunion for ex-pupils of Churchfields School who sat their O'Levels in 1981. Have good response already but still missing a lot of names. Date set for Saturday 21st April. If this is your year - please email me with your details. |
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| Looking for John Manners | |
| Richard Stanley habeebanook@aol.com I'm looking for a friend that lives in swindon who once lived here with his Mum. We worked together at PetsMart and were good friends once. |
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| The Ferris gang | |
| Derek & Sheila Witcomb sheiladerek@bigpond.com I'm a Swindonian from way back .My name is Derek Witcomb & my wife Sheila and I emigrated to South Australia in 1970 .We'd love to hear from anyone who knows us ,whether it be from Compton's ,British Rail, Pressed Steel , Headlands/the College, .As far as one can from this distance ,I helped Bob Lewis recently with the Majestic Reunion & anyone who knew us there would be nice to hear from . Not forgetting the Ferris gang . Surely some of you old ' Teds ' must be on the web !!! |
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| Churchfields 87-92 | |
| Emily Reid reids@connect.comdek.net.au Searching for old school friends who attended Churchfields between 1987 and 1992. I'm now living in Perth Western Australia and would love to hear from anyone who remembers me. |
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| Commonweal Grammar | |
| John Pounder roker47@hotmail.com Would love to hear from anyone who remembers me from Commonweal Grammar where I was from 1959, or any old friends from Swindon. I left in 1971, and now live in the Isle of Man. |
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| Linda Barnes / Commonweal | |
| Anne Brown-Robins annebr@btinternet.com I lived in Grove Street from a baby until 1964 and I am seeking Linda Barnes who was my best friend throughout my childhood. Linda's parents owned the haberdashery shop on the corner of Grove Street and later a shop in Commercial Road selling wools and Ladybird children's clothing. We weren't so close as teenagers, and once we had both left Commonweal we lost touch completely. I think she would be surprised how often I think about her and I would love to get in touch for old times sake. Likewise anyone from my Even Swindon days (1960-1964) or Commonweal (1964-1970). |
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| Trying to contact old friends | |
| Brenda & David Reid reids@connect.comdek.net.au David (Reid) used to work for Swindon Gas 1974 to 1980's. Attended Park Grammar & lived at Lyndhurst Crescent Park North (mum & dad were Jim & Freda Reid). Old haunts were the Vic and Stage in Old Town (early 70's). Still married to Brenda, migrated to Perth Australia in 1994. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers us. |
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| Like to hear from any friends | |
| James Shout shoutj@bigpond.com Now residing in Melbourne Australia, I would really like to hear from any of my friends from back in Swindon which I left over 5 years ago now. I attended Churchfields in the 80's, New College early 90's and also trained at RMCS, Shrivenham (92-95) as a Radiographer. I made many friends during my training at the PMH and would love to hear from anyone there as well. |
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| Swindon College | |
| Pupils from Braunschweig (Germany) norskkolibri@gmx.de Hallo. We are 11 female pupils aged 16 to 23 from Braunschweig (Germany) who will move to Swindon in the beginning of February. We will go to Swindon College, so we are looking for other pupils who can tell us something about life in Swindon. Bye... ;-)) |
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| Holyrood School 40's/50's | |
| Terry Carver tcarver@our.net.au Hi my name is terry carver, i lved in belgrave street and went to holyrood school during the late forties and early fifties, and later on was a reguler at the greyhound hotel, am now living in australia and have for 30 odd years, just thought would be nice to see if anyone remembers me |
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| Looking for Sara Tucker | |
| Mark Ray mark_ray1@yahoo.com I'm trying to find Sara Tucker, squash player extraordinaire, who lived in Frankfurt about 12 years ago. She was from Swindon originally and returned to the area in the early nineties. Email: sabreur@my-deja.com or mark_ray1@yahoo.com |
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| Swindon before and during WWII | |
| Muriel (White) Lobban mf_lobban@hotmail.com Have just read "Up The Crossing" by Ken Ausden. Wow! What memories it brings back of growing up in Swindon before and during WWII. If Mr Ausden is still living in Swindon I would like to thank him for helping me to relive my childhood pleasures.My brother was also an apprentice "inside" in 1938. From: Muriel (White) Lobban in Canada |
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| Churchfields School | |
| Chris Jones chris@cjones.freeserve.co.uk Churchfields School - Left 1984 I left Swindon in 1986 and joined the RAF. I am now based in Basingstoke and would love to hear from my old friends. Where are you now? I have lived in Eldene, Liden and Old Town. I am 32 and went to Eldene Junior School and Churchfields School. Happy days! |
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| Churchfields around 1987-89 | |
| Joanna Palmer joanna24@ic24.net Joanna Palmer (Now Lewis) I would love to hear from anyone who attended Churchfields around 1987-89, where I attended before my parents uprooted me to Wales. I would especially like to hear from Peter Albaniese, Emma Wilson and anyone who remembers me. |
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| Park Grammar/Senior High | |
| Richard Aplin richard.aplin@cec.eu.int Hi, my name is Richard Aplin, born in Swindon in 1951 and left in 74. Attended Park Grammar/Senior High from 62 to 69. Anyone remember me? |
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| Vera - born 2nd August 1946 | |
| Sue Lang s.lang@btinternet.com Looking for Vera. My half sister Vera was born on 2nd August 1946 and was adopted by a couple in the North Wiltshire area when she was around a year old. As well as me she also has some half brothers and we would like to make contact with her. Obviously her name may have been changed by her adopted parents so if you know anyone with this birthday than I would love to hear from you. |
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| Old school friends | |
| Matthew Markham mmarkham@optusnet.com.au I'm hoping to contact some old school friends from Swindon - Wayne Clarke, Nigel Carter and Matthew Gunning. After a fourteen year absence in Australia I'm coming home in September! Anyone who knows me get in touch. |
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| Headlands School 1961 | |
| Barry and Jenny Jones (nee Willis) barry@thepinesateastleigh.co.uk Visiting Swindon in November 2000 We married in October 1965 at St Mary's Rodbourne Cheney. Barry attended Headlands School until 1961 before joining the then Westminster Bank. Jenny attended Commonweal Grammar School until 1963. We now live in Devon and are visiting Swindon on a nostalgia trip in November. Any friends from the 50's and 60's with whom we have lost touch who would like to catch up on some news please e-mail us. www.thepinesateastleigh.co.uk |
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| Headlands School 1955-62 | |
| Robin G King robin.king@sheridanc.on.ca I am trying to make contact with anyone who was in my year at Headlands Grammar School. After leaving in '62. I worked for several years at RMCS Shrivenham and then emigrated to Canada in 1965. Although I work mostly in North America and the Far East, I do get back to England on occassion. I'd like exchange recollections with anyone who remembers those years and the students who made them memorable. |
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| Dorcan School | |
| Sharon Reddings reddings@iinet.net.au To anybody that remembers me my name is Sharon Reddings (nee King) went to Dorcan Comp Swindon in the 80s, married Paul Reddings from the same year ( now divorced) I have been living in Western Australia for about 4 years now and have just turned 30, so if there is anyone who would like to chat just drop me a line. |
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| Mr. Raymond Easton | |
| Angela Green-Ingham anghba@sympatico.ca I am writing from Osgoode Hall Law School, in Toronto Canada. I am most interested in contacting a Mr. Raymond Easton, of Swindon. I would like to communicate with him either by telephone or email. If anyone knows how to contact him directly, I would be terribly appreciative of any information. |
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| Rebecca Jayne Lindsay | |
| D. Lindsay nitestaruk@mailops.com Seeking information about, Rebecca Jayne Lindsay. 42 y.o . Son Jonathan 11y.o. Last know address. Delph court. Stanground Peterborough. Photographs on www.nitestaruk.1hwy.com Any information appreciated Phone 44 (01733) 772842 |
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| Croft Road, Old town 1961 to 1971 | |
| John East john@prometal.co.nz Hi Moonrakers, Have just returned to New Zealand after a 2 month holiday in Europe. Spent some time with relations in Swindon which is my hometown. Used to live in Croft Road, Old town from 1961 to 1971. Went to Lethbridge Rd Infants and Junior school before moving to Wales for 11 years and then on to NZ in 1982. It was nice to walk through the Town Gardens which have changed very little in the nearly 40 years that I can remember them. Major changes out West Swindon though, where have all the fields gone? If any old school mates read this drop me a line, headmaster at the time was Robins, teachers included Hunt, Appleford and Lees. If anyone knows the whereabouts of an old childhood sweetheart, Carol Oqua, please let me know |
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| Any one who knows me | |
| Barbara Barker (nee Adie) danliambarker@hotmail.com I have recently got into using the internet and thought it would be an ideal opportunity to get in touch with any one who knows me from Swindon. I left Swindon 10 years ago to live in Bishop Auckland, Co Durham. I used to go to Rodbourne Cheney Junior School, Moredon Secondary School and Hreod Burna. I used to work at Raychem from leaving school until I moved up North in 1990. It would be nice to hear from anyone who knows me as I have lost touch with such a lot of people. |
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| Shani Titcombe | |
| Eugene Pitra nzagy75@hotmail.com My name is Eugene Pitra and I'm looking for Shani Titcombe who used to live at Barnum Court, Rodbourne, Swindon. If anyone knows her please contact me. |
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| Headlands School 1965 - 1967 | |
| John Turner john@turnerj.worldonline.co.uk Hi, remember John Turner class 4G and 5G, I used to live in Wheeler Avenue, now still living in Swindon at Old Walcot. Would like to contact a fellow pupils who were in the 4th year intake from Pinehurst, Penhill High Schools during this period, with the intention of organising a reunion. |
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| Glenise and Roger | |
| John Smallwood john.smallwood1@breathemail.net Hi, My name is John Smallwood and I am trying to locate my sister-in-law Glenise who was married to David Smallwood my brother who sadly died in 1977. Glenise Remarried Roger Brown and they lived at 13 Merrivale Grove, Parklands, Swindon and had two children. its a long time since the family had any communication with Glenise but we still think of her and wish for her to get in touch. So if anyone knows Glenise and Roger or their whereabouts or new address then please get in touch. In anticipation I would like to thank you all. |
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| Dorcan School 1975-80 | |
| Sandra Ranns (nee Foley) ranns@coastlink.com.au I am married to Paul Ranns of Walcot, I went to Dorcan School from 1975 - 1980 We have been living in Western Australia for the past 8 years, and would like to hear from anyone who knows us. |
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| Searching for old friends | |
| Eileen Keany (nee Palmer) ekeany@yahoo.com.au Hi, my name is Eileen Keany, nee Palmer. I am married to Peter Keany. I went to Churchfields school until 1971 & Peter went to St Josephs. We both lived in the Park South area & after we married in 1974 we moved to the Liden area. One of our old haunts was the Cock Robin in Cavendish Square. We had two children, Trevor & Nicola who are now 26 & 24. We emigrated to Sydney Australia in 1978 & have been here now for nearly 22 years. We have been back to Swindon twice in that time & are planning another trip in 2003. If there is anyone out there who remembers us please write to say hello! |
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| Ian Bracknell in Swindon? | |
| Tina Swegirly swegirly@hotmail.com My name is Tina. I lost contact with a friend of mine, Ian Bracknell, and his family, in 1990. I would love to know what happened to them. I´m now living in Gothenburg, Sweden. If anyone knows anything about them, please contact me. Many thanks. |
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| Looking for Angela Powell | |
| Eddie Burke eddieburke8@hotmail.com My name is Eddie Burke and I lost contact with my friend Angela Powell about 5 years ago whilst I was living in London. She would now be about 27, and hopefully still lives in Swindon. I now live in the US |
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| Swindon Boys High School | |
| Nicholas Bell tonnyrw@bigpond.com.au I am looking for anyone who was at Swindon Boys High School, Bath Road, Old Town along with me . I was there from March 1970 to June 1974. I was lucky enough to have left before the fire. I remember it all so well and would love to make contact with anyone knowing the whereabouts of Mr Dick Smith, the Head master and Edna Smith. I am still in contact with Peter Molesworth and Paul Mitchell is in America, I have a load of names in my head too numerous to remember. |
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| Lainesmead Infant/Junior School. 1960-1966 | |
| Jenny Larner (nee Hunt) jenny@alarner.freeserve.co.uk Does anyone remember me and my family? The Hunts of Eastern Avenue. We moved to Derby in 1966 as my dad worked for British Rail. It is my parents golden wedding anniversary in 2002 and we would like to make some contacts. My dad is Jack and my mother is Betty. I now live in Gosport, hampshire and would like to here from anyone who remembers us. |
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| "Sunshine" looking for her "Roman" | |
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nhatter@rfa-dmcservices.com I lost touch with this gentle soul from Swindon a little over a year ago and I hope that he will come across these pages and get in touch with me |
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| Penhillians | |
| Ray Tickner colrainb@bigpond.com Hi, My name is Ray Tickner. I went to Penhill Secondary Modern in the early 60's and later to Swindon College (Regents Circus). Now living in Australia after Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Any old Penhillians out there remember me? |
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| Drove Road pupils | |
| Bridget King kingbk@kornet.net Looking for Drove Road pupils about 1975 taught by Miss Piper, etc.. particularly Jackie P. Mason - What's become of you lot? Do you remember the Wizard of Oz? I am stuck in Seoul, Korea with nothing to do but catch up. |
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| Dorcan | |
| Cathy Knight (neé Kearney) u.knight@rockupnaway.com Hi Cathy Knight (nee Kearney). Married to Colin Knight of park south would like to talk to anybody from St Joes Dorcan the worthy or just Swindon. We now live in Western Australia and have done for the last twelve years. |
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| Lost brother, family & friends | |
| Martin Davis mdavis2978@aol.com I grew up in Rodbourne and went to St Mary's School, then moved to Stratton and went to St Josephs, got married and bought my first house in Gorse Hill. I worked for the Evening Advertiser, then for Panda Estate Agents. I moved around quite a few times ending up in a big house in Shaw. I moved to Canada in the late 80's and now live in sunny California, USA. I have not been back to Swindon for 10 years and want to find my family especially my brother Graham Davis. Please contact me if you know me or have information about my family. |
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| Looking for Ron and Cathy Young | |
| Jerry Walton jrwalton@email.msn.com During the Summer of 1964 I worked at Square D Limited. Ron and Cathy were so kind to offer me a place to stay. Unfortunately I lost contact with them. Can anyone help me locate them? Jerry Walton, 14023 SE 47th Street Bellevue, WA 98006 (425) 747-6818 |
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| Looking for a Swindon e-pal | |
| Janet Fergin neé (Yates) fergin@iweb.net.au I attended Kingsdown High School until 1966 and worked for quite some time in the old Swindon Permanent Building Society close to the Town Hall then at Brown Brothers on Dorcan Way. I still have family in Swindon and have been back three times. I have lived in South Australia for 20 years and have three adult daughters, twins who are now 24 and an older girl of 27. I am interested in having a female pen pal of around the same age (late 40s) who would remember those happy times or even better, someone may remember me and would like to write. |
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| Looking for information on Eric Hill | |
| Linda Majusiak cherylsm@ptd.net My father's name is Anthony Hill. His father's name was Eric Hill. He was in the Royal Armoured Corp and passed away on 10 October 1941 in a motor vehicle accident. If anyone has any information on Eric Hill or his family, please contact me. This is of great importance. |
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| Looking for family in Swindon area | |
| Rhonda Merritt merritt@ledanet.com.au I am would like to contact anyone with the name ASTILL, MILLS or BARRETT. My great-grandmother, Lily Blanche Astill was born at 18 Victoria Street, Swindon in 1884 and immigrated to Australia in the early 1900's. Lily's grandfather, Robert Astill had the printing works in Hartford Street, Coventry. Her father, also named Robert Astill (born 1837) moved to Swindon from Coventry as a young man and became foreman to Mr W. Dore's Printing Works in Victoria Street, later succeeding the business, carrying it on, and eventually transferring it to his sons. He died in June 1915 at Zeals in Wiltshire and is buried in Swindon. Lily's mother, Margaret Delphi Considine Astill nee HALL, who died in 1899, was the second daughter of William Hall of Pendennis Castle, Cornwall. Lily had 14 siblings: Robert (Known as Bob), Lothair, Charles, Ella, Quigley, Mary, Elsie, Amy, Nellie, Arthur, Annie, Margaret (Known as Florrie or Flo), Polly, and one other whose name is unknown. Amy married a Mr Mills and had 4 children: Edward Ewart (known as Ted), Arthur, Wilfred and Leslie. Robert had a daughter named Violet (or Vi), who married Eric Barrett and had a son also called Eric Barrett. I would love re-establish contact with family in Britain and possibly add to my family tree. |
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| Looking for Alissa Hart | |
| Tom
Reagor thomas_rea@hotmail.com I am trying to contact Alissa Hart. She is in her last year of 6th form at one of the local colleges and is a swimmer. we met via this wonderful medium called the internet about a year ago and suddenly last October we seem to have lost contact. I would appreciate it if anyone could get a message to her or let me know if something has happened to her that she cannot contact me. |
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| Looking for....surnames, CHEESLEY, GOODWIN, VICTORIA | |
| Cheryl Fletcher spook@networx.net.au Are there any CHEESLEY (surname) in Swindon that are on the Internet that I can get in touch with, that may know something about my CHEESLEY William who married in 1851 in Swindon and had a son Walter Abraham CHEESLEY (Hotel Owner) who married Eliza Jane GOODWIN and had children William Henry, Mabel Elizabeth, Florence Eliza, Stella Vyvian, Myrtle Lillian and OLIVE VICTORIA (my Grandmother). Love to hear from anyone. Cheryl Fletcher, Perth, Western Australia. |
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| I would enjoy talking with people from Swindon | |
| Robert
Campbell rdbl@telusplanet.net Once lived in Swindon and and have moved to Canada in March of 1957. I have an interest in my past and still have family that live in Swindon. I would enjoy talking with people from Swindon. |
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| Looking for Phily Rowe or Jim and Shelia Dickenson? | |
| dowdingm@globalserve.net I am a Wilton boy living in Mississauga Canada. At christmas time I was told my Aunt Phily had a stroke in the summer and was now living in a home in Swindon. Her name is Phily Rowe of 7 Shaftesbury Road Wilton.Why Swindon? Well I think it is because a niece living there.Shelia Dickenson husband Jim.I have no phone number or address. All I need is an address so I can keep in touch with her . |
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| Highworth | |
| Brendon
Murphy imature62@yahoo.com I am not looking for anyone but just thought this would be interesting. I live in highworth in swindon and if anyone from Highworth Swindon reads this mail me. |
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| Looking for Vic Hymas from Chelmsford in Essex | |
| bigc@bigc.screaming.net Hi I wonder if you can help me My father-in-law,Vic Hymas from Chelmsford in Essex was serving at RAF Lynehan between 1942-46 and stayed with a family with the surname of Mortimer living in Evelyn Street Swindon in 1943-4 and is planning a visit to the area and would like to make contact with them again ,if anybody nows of their whereabouts could they please e-mail me. Thanks for your help |
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| RN at PMH during 1983-1986 | |
| Caron Walsh cazzie@terrigal.net.au Hi, trained as a RN at PMH during 1983-1986 and worked in the hospital until 1995. I now live in NSW, Australia and I would love to get in contact with any one that remembers me there. |
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| Remember me? | |
| John
Warren jwarren@webfrount.net.au I left swindon 12 years ago would like to speak to any one that knows me I lived in park south . I want to churchfields school I am 36 years old and know live in a small town in outback australia.
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| Looking Alders ? | |
| therideouts@efni.com Hi - I was wondering if anyone knows or knows of any Alders. Mr father was born in Swindon, 1904 and came to Canada in 1913, leaving behind his brothers Harry and Charles, sisters Olive and Ivy. My fathers name was Edward Thomas. Trying to locate my ancestors. Thanks. |
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| Jonathan
Mees JNJL@nwc.net.au Hi i am looking for any one who used to go to greenmeadow primary school between 1979-1984 before I moved to Australia , Am currently living in Exmouth, Western Australia . Drop us a line to say G'day. |
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| Walcot Secondary School or Mountford Manor School | |
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| Paul Langcaster? | |
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Mark Bowes
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| USAF | |
| Frank
Prather Prather1998@webtv.net was in usaf in swindon 50-53 anyone remember me? |
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| Headlands School | |
| JHolfordNY@aol.com Headlands 1959-1966 - Anyone out there? |
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| General | |
| Chuck
Parker miral@lava.net I'm Chuck Parker and I lost contact with good friends Marie Anderson and her daughter Kelly Anderson a long time ago. They used to live at 69 Edington Close in Swindon in the 1980's. If anyone knows there location please let me. I live in Hawaii now and can be contacted at miral@lava.net. Thanks,Chuck |
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| R Beales can707@hotmail.com Can anyone give me information regarding the whereabouts of Glennis Ricketts.She lived in Chapel Gorse Hill,married and moved to the USA.She was a good friend in the late 50's and I would love to exchange a letter or two with her as we both left the UK and moved to other countries.Many thanks. |
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| 1930's Swindon | |
| Dennis
Cave dcave29@hotmail.com My name is Dennis Cave, I was born in mt Grandmothers house (Mrs. Yates) at 23 Ipswich St. in 1929, although it may actually have been in the old workhouse in Stratton because my mother had scarlet fever. I started school at Ferndale Rd. when I was four and left for London a year after, I was evacuated back to Swindon from '41 'til '43 and again attended Ferndale Rd school. I was trying to remember my friends names only "Squib" Wilshire comes to mind. A have a Fifth birthday card from a girl who lived next door but one from me, Peggy Muzzlewhite, she used to take me to school in '33. I used to spend most of my time in St. Marks rec and Rodbourne rec or train spotting all over the place. I also used to go roller skating at the "Baths", (Was that Milton Rd.?) I remember the fair and fireworks in the park during "fete week". The last of my Grandmothers family, Frank Yates, was living at 479 Ferndale Rd. when he died a few years ago. Does anyone else remember the same things as me, or even remember me! I moved to Canada 30 years ago, I suppose there has been a few changes. |
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| Kaven
Dedman mankav@tne.net.au Hi to all I moved to swindon when i left school at 16 in 1963 the swinging sixties and moved to South Australia 1976 Love to hear from anyone from that period and am i sorry to all the friends i did not keep in contact,you bet. I have a homepage in development that is for anyone that might know me and there is information on the areas where i have lived I used to go to folkclubs especially pubs like the castle,beehive,gluepot. It was a wild period and i have many memories.heres hoping............Kaven Home page - http://www.tne.net.au/mankav/ |
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| Churchfields Comprehensive School | |
| Camille
Miller nee: Penver rick@creative-net.net Hi there, was bored outa my mind and decided to see if Swindon was on the Net. Surprise!!! Would like to hear from anyone that remembers me I used to go to Churchfields School and then I moved to Highworth some of the people I remember would be Kath Morris, Karen Dinsey, Julie Fairclough, Peter North, Peter Downing oh god, this 35 year old brain is getting rusty!! I also used to work at Lavers at the top of Victoria Hill with Rose Demaio. Oh Well, Im now in Kentucky, U.S.A I have twins Boy/Girl 13 years old, I live on a 300 acre farm with a pet cow (I know thats strange) and lots more critters. Would love to hear from anyone in the old hometown. |
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| Mary
Milton mary.milton@cableinet.co.uk Hi. I was at Churchfields School 1977-1983. I'm now living in Bristol, what happened to the rest of you? I'd be pleased to hear from you. |
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| Simon
Collins sgcolli@unistudios.com Anyone from Churchfields / New College out there? I'm now living in New York City U.S.A.....where is everyone now?! |
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| Common Weal | |
| Gina
Voutt - (Dowding) Ginavoutt@tesco.net Hi, I attended Commonweal from 1981, Mum still has school photos of class. Name Gina Voutt was Dowding anyone out there still knows me? Moved to norfolk eventually - and like most stubbled across this, so if you'd like to say hi please do. Still in touch with a few old friends - love to know what happened to every one else. |
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| Commonweal SG | |
| Michael
Drinkwater mike_drinkwater@hotmail.com Commonweal SG, 1955 - 60 I am interested in a Year 2000 revival of the Old Commonwealians Association get-together (last held in the 60s). In addition if there are any readers who would like to communicate - drop me a mail please. I would love to know what became of the classes of joiners in 1955. |
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| Dorcan Comprehensive | |
| Darren
Wheatley tenjin@dial.pipex.com I'm Darren Wheatley. I was at Nythe Primary School from 1973 - 1979, Dorcan Comp from 1979 - 1984, New College from 1984 - 1986. I still live in Swindon. Anyone have any links? |
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| Jon
Taylor jontaylor@home.com Hi, My name is Jon Taylor, my measurements are... sorry wrong webpage. I was at Dorcan Comp from '79 to '84 and at Swindon College from '84 to '86. At Dorcan I was in 'Yellow A' (I think). Was then known by full name of Jonathan, nickames included froggy & many others far too rude to mention here. Left Swindon a few years ago but have been back on occasions. Currently living in the States. Know me? Then drop me a line. |
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| Drove Secondary School | |
| Rita
McMorrow illearth@mpx.com.au My name is Rita McMorrow (nee Haydon) I attended Drove School between 1968-1970. I now live in Queensland, Australia. I would love to hear from anyone who went to Drove School at the same time. |
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| Ferndale Infants County | |
| Mark
Dean cmd@deakin.edu.au looking for anyone who remembers me from ferndale or headland school. i am now 27years old and living in melbourne australia. despite all the bad things i keep reading on the internet, i really do miss home. if you don't know me but would like to tell me why i should be happy to be so far away (or not) please contact me |
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