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Here Sebastian describes his school’s layout making him late for lessons.

Here Philip talks about having an ‘oral’ education and the equipment he had to use in school.

Here Ray recalls moving into a nearby girls’ school during wartime.

Here Philip describes getting out of playing cricket.

Here David talks about the sadness he felt in not getting to say goodbye to his parents.

Here Lynda describes her friendship with her best friend Sandra.

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