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Gwen, the second daughter still lives in
Drybrook. She married Bert Hale, who when I first knew him was working at the last
remaining pit Cannop. When that closed, he set up "Hale & Yemm" who
manufactured metal parts for industry. |

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This picture (1961) shows Bert & Gwen with
Harold, Margaret and Barbara on a visit to my parents (Len & Margaret) in Coventry. |
They had four children, Janet, Barbara, Harold
and Margaret. Gwen has continued to look after grand and now great grand children. Gwen (and Bert) made her mum very welcome in their house for many
years as she became less able to look after herself. I have Auntie Gwen to thank for
the many happy memories and the warm welcome in the Forest. |

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Here we see Barbara & Harold, Gwen &
Margaret with my parents. My two "Grannies" are also there, Edith Sleeman
and Eliza Duff. (1962) |
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