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Old 26-03-2011, 12:33   #12
hedman2003
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Re: Derek Emms - Obituary

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Originally Posted by Frank Sanderson View Post
Hello. re Derek Emms. 33 Avenue Parade. Before that on Abbey St in what were the old cottages with gardens to the road. At that time all flagged. A previouse owner of the end house was 'Bunny' a scrap dealer with a club foot. Eldest son George (I think) was a moulder by trade. Eldest daughter Doreen. Their father lost an eye whilst working on munitions during the war. Mother a very friendly soul. Derek and I shared classical music records. Remember Florence but can't bring to mind anymore. Frank
I know Florence (my grandma) was involved in singing in the music halls possibly entertaining the troops I think she was born around 1906 - 1910 and married John Ellwood, they had children John, Victor, George (my dad) and Iris

I know that my dad was born on Abbey Street ( the row that was demolished to create Eastgate)
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