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I was there as a Postal & Telegraph Officer on leaving school in July 1956. I left in May 1958 after deciding to join the Army and see the world, which I did over the next 32 years.

For some years they have gradually reduced producing masonic regalia. Freemasons Hall opened a shop (Letchworths) in competition, the shop has recently been updated and is next to the museum. The influx of regalia from Far East at lower prices but poorer quality has increased.

As previously mentioned, it is the cap badge of the Royal Monmouthshire Regt

Is it a coincidence that there were 2 x John & Ada Pidgeon, with address as 49? I was only a little lad then and only knew my immediate family. My memory is even worse 70 years on!

Poolpit, you are correct. John (known as Fred) and Ada Pidgeon were my aunt and uncle. I lived next door at 51 Beauchamp Road from 1940 - 1953

Selby Grove Billesley was originally B14 and changed to B13. John(Fred) & Ada Pidgeon lived at 49 Beauchamp Road, not far from Selby Grove

We called them chillbrains or chillbains. Just remembered, it was chilblains!

I worked at the public counter from July 1956 on leaving school as a 16 year old, until May 1958. I had the grand title of Postal and Telegraph Officer (Counter Clerk).

I have recently used Worcester medal service. Excellent service.

Re post 12. My class at Billesley School Juniors also went to the Festival of Britain in 1951. Unfortunately, my parents couldn't afford the fare so I missed out. There were 2 of us left in the class that day.

Lynn, re post 1477. If you look at" what does REME" mean thread, just below this thread, I have given website details to obtain Army records. It is a cap badge George V1 pattern of Royal Army Ordnance Corps. The only connection with Royal Artillery is we supply the ammunition and our patron...

It is possible to obtain a copy of service records, Full details are given on www.gov.uk/requests-for-personal-data-and-service-records you can also go to www.veterans-uk.info for more info. There is a form to complete and small charge. It can take some months for records to arrive, so as...