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Monday Memories4 Comments

Monday Memories – Into the Eighties #1

February 18, 2019February 17, 2019 franklparker

I “worked” every seventh weekend and one bank holiday each year. The seven annual bank holidays were rotated so that, in theory and for example, we only had to do Christmas Day once every seven years. Continue reading Monday Memories – Into the Eighties #1

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Monday Memories – 1968.

September 17, 2018September 16, 2018 franklparker

He was not only a master craftsman but also a wonderful mentor and teacher for those of us apprentices fortunate enough to work alongside him. Continue reading Monday Memories – 1968.

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