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    Mapledene Junior & Infants School

    Hi badpenny I was there from 1954 to 1958 Miss Walton was the secretary The teachers were Miss Figures she kept me in for talking one afternoon and forgot about me by 5 o'clock my mother was frantic . Then there was Mr Whiting he wore thick black spectacles and his shoes...
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    Smithfield Garage

    Hi True Brummie Tried to reply through link but no go I will be at the xmas meet . Managed to transfer 8mm film to DVD I will bring it with me and a Raffle prize . Looking forward to meeting everyone . I live in Aldridge if anyone needs a lift.
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    Smithfield Garage

    I will try and transfer it on to a DVD I have transferred other family films to DVD with moderate success . Perhaps you know someone who is able to do it professionally. If you have meetings I could show it using my 8mm projector and screen . Thanks for welcoming...
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    Smithfield Garage

    I am Bill Winkley's son I worked at Smithfield from 1966- 1977 . My father was there from 1945 - 46 until he died unexpectedly in 1974by then he was the MD . I can remember many of the employees . I have some 8mm film taken in the late 50's early 60's of...
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