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Photograph of popular head Mrs Coleman & pupils of Hook School, 1958/9. Interviewed by Lord Bolingbroke for the job, she was at the school for 20 years. Search Hook School.

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Photograph of rifle shooting at Hook, c1950s

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Posing with rifles are from L to R: Frank Strange; unknown; Bert Strange and Ted Strange

The Strange brothers all have cigarettes. Bert enjoyed shooting. He was a gunner during World War I. Having a gun was useful for catching a rabbit or two!

Year:: 1950-1958

Type:: Photograph

Owner:: Privately owned

Copyright:: Friends of Lydiard Park

Credit:: Pete Melsom

Last updated on:: Friday 26th April 2024

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