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A random selection of stories from the site

Here Etty describes going on the trams with her brothers.

Here Etty describes her apprenticeship at Holdron’s department store after school.

Here David describes life on the children’s ward.

Here Clenton remembers the effect that being asked to read out loud would have on him.

Here Micheline cautions against complacency.

Here Maresa talks about the differences she found between special school and mainstream primary.

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