Hopwas, The Canal From Dixons Bridge c.1965
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Photo of Hopwas, The Canal From Dixons Bridge c.1965

Memories of Hopwas, the Canal from Dixons Bridge c1965

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I remember this view very well, though by 1965, I'd married and left the village. We lived at the top of Nursery Lane, No 37. My dad worked at the Nursery. I remember Ann's mum and their bungalow being built. I was a frequent visitor to Myra and Harry Harper's bungalow as their son, Alan, was a pal. Alan is now Archbishop of Armagh and Primate of the Church of Ireland.  Quite a leap from Hopwas! I can remember Alan and I ...see more