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"John:  Thanks for your response to my Dad's passing.  It seems strange that I've now lived 18 years and counting more than he did.  Although memory has a way of obscuring the past we had a family joke that no matter what…"

"Thanks Mehmet. I've contacted Deborah, the curator at Bruce Castle and will get back to you one I get a reply."

"Hi Brian, look forward to hearing from you, I don’t recall Gunners, we lived above Dewhurst the butchers, are they the same. Being an Arsenal supporter I should remember having such a great name!!!"

"Hi Andrew:  Haven't written for a while but will do so soon.  There was Gunners the butchers on Grand Parade, but don't remember this butcher.  At Gunners there were three fellows working there and very nice chaps they…"

"Thanks so much, Hugh, what an incredible piece of research! We really appreciate the time and care you’ve put into uncovering the history of the shop and the area. It’s a real privilege for us to now be part of a space with such a rich…"

"I haven't been in the neighbourhood for the past few months, but yesterday, walking past this shop, I spoke with the workers and was able to find the new owners. Both were very friendly and clearly interested in the shop's history and in…"

"Brilliant post Clive! yet again you've summed things up perfectly. I totally agree with your frustrations. Compared to neighbouring boroughs that are creating streets for people to live in, nature to thrive, tackle climate change, and make us…"