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Hello from an ex Turktown resident. I visited the Gosport website out of pure nostalgia as I spent the early part of my childhood in Bridgemary, then later in Hardway. I was wondering if anyone can remember circa 1952 when a bomber crash landed in the field adjacent to Holbrook school. It apparently overshot Rowner airfield, which was converted to a housing estate in 1964. The bomber was heading for the school - it was just after playtime - but veered off towards Brockhurst Road and was arrested by the hedging. I can remember being late home from school that day, and when I told mum why, she wouldn't believed me.I used to have some really good excuses, so I guess this one beat the lot. Later on we went to Malaya by troopship (Dilwara) and returned in the sister ship (Dunera) to Hardway, just around the corner from Twinny's shop where we got our penny chews! Granny Andrews lived next to the shop. We went to Elson school, 1954-1957, and I still have some happy memories of that time. My year 4 teacher was Miss Hayward. I wonder if anyone else remembers her. Regards from Clevedon, in North Somerset, where I settled. Allan A C Andrews |
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- There was a Miss Howard (PE) teacher at Privett Girls School around 1951 - 57, she was the wife of the local builder, HOWARDS. Michael Leech (Added 1st April 2007) |
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Admin & Research Financial, Admin Assist adminandresearch.co.uk |
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Gosport Office Support Flexible Admin Support www.gosportofficesupport.co.uk |
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