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Harry Copnall wrote on May 26, 2010
Nostalgic old 'B' - At 71yrs old I can still get a lump in the throat as I found out on reading your wonderful site. I left Wheatley Hill in 1955 and joined 'The Guards' as a percussionist, my stepfather... Read more
Nostalgic old 'B' - At 71yrs old I can still get a lump in the throat as I found out on reading your wonderful site. I left Wheatley Hill in 1955 and joined 'The Guards' as a percussionist, my stepfather was Tommy Holmes the 'Tankey' driver along with Len ???. My mam was Ella Holmes and ran the sweet shop next to the Royalty cinema. Nice to see Frankie Horner in photo's, when I was on leave one Xmas, my mam set fire to the oven and Frankie and 'the lads' were called out at 2.00pm on Xmas Day to put the fire out.... Collapse
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24 June 2026
The Miner Illustrated – Glynn Wales

All meetings are held in Wheatley House 11:00am – Noon, Entrance is £3 which includes raffle and refreshments, Membership not essential – everyone welcome

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