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I'm A Plympton Lad
A Memory of Plympton.
My family moved from Battisborough Cross, Holbeton in 1938, I was 9 years old. I think my dad bought 6 Clifton Estate, Colebrook in 1938 for 250 quid brand new.
I attended Plympton Senior School and later Warrans on North Hill, Plymouth (The school no longer exists) I entered H.M.Dockyard as a Shipwright apprentice in 1945, served 5 years apprenticeship plus 2 and one half years as journeyman. Late February 1952 with 300 quid in my pocket I took off for America in search of a new life. I have had a very exciting life since sailing from Liverpool on the Empress of Canada for America.
Francis Frith's photos brought back many fond memories, wish I could have the whole collection!
Anyway, I'm 86 now and headed for 105. How is that for a success story from a former Plympton lad?
Yes, I do hope to return for a visit in 2016 and might consider staying HOME, LOL
Best wishes everyone,
Victor Garrod
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