The new edition of our WW2 book is now available!

The new edition of our WW2 book is now available!

Only £10 (plus p&p if posting).

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Stanley Hawley F.R.A.M. (1867-1916), Musician and composer

Stanley Hawley F.R.A.M. (1867-1916), Musician and composer

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Fred Fletcher – champion cyclist

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