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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Ronald recalls some of the Parlour songs he was taught at school.

Here Clenton talks about the punishment he received for hitting another pupil.

Here Michelle recalls racist attitudes among the staff of her school.

Here Clenton talks about finding out about dyslexia when he was thirty.

Here Joanne describes her mum’s determination for her to go to school locally.

Here Etty describes being punished with a ruler at school.

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