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I was brought up in my Nan's house. We had a copper in the scullery and a mangle in what we called the lobby an outside area which led to the toilet and back door.
I too helped Nan feed the washing through a very scary job! I also remember the blue bag in the wash and the big wooden tongs...
Hi Shaun
There was a very interesting article in yesterday's Guardian newspaper about a woman who helps families locate the graves of stillborn babies. Her name is Gina Jacobs. She managed to locate her son's grave after 53 years. The article makes very interesting reading.
Carolann
Has anybody read Bournville by Jonathan Coe? Well worth a read. Fictional characters in familiar settings. Based on significant events starting with VE day. All inspired by his mother's life.
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Really missed the forum when it was down. to quote Joni Mitchell ' you don't know what you've got till it's gone ' Thanks Jim and Warren.
Carolann