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Sleaford, West Banks c.1955
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Sleaford is built on the banks of the River Slea which splits into two branches no more than streams in size. This view looks east along West Banks, with its numerous small bridges, to the mainly late Victorian artisan cottages (some are dated 1901). To the south are further artisan terraces and short side streets. The early 19th-century cottages on the left were lost in the 1960s.

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A Selection of Memories from Sleaford

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Carres Grammar 1961 66
Remember this being built (original buildings 1604) - chased Mark Wallington across the freshly laid concrete (he was a cheeky beggar) and as we ‘splodged’ through the wet concrete, with the workmen shouting after us, l yelled “Keep going ..!!”. He went on to captain Leicester City whilst l (in the RAF) was merely ‘scouted’ at the same time Peter Shilton was there ..! PS. My mother (Nora/Lynn) was District Nurse and Midwife from circa 1962/63 to 79/80.
Sleaford, Carres Grammar School c1965
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Added 11 April 2021

Ww1 Dead Listed On The Memorial
Two of my Grandmothers brothers are listed on this memorial. They were killed within 25 days of one another in July 1916 Frederick William Lill killed in France and Arthur Lill, killed in Belgium
Sleaford, War Memorial c1950
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Sleaford Secondary Modern School 1959 64
I am trying to recall a memory of a school religious play I appeared in as the lead part, Annas. Ray Pearson played the part of my son Caiphas. The play was filmed on Cine-camera & produced by Harry Ison the school Scripture teacher.
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Sleaford County Secondary School
Hi there, Anyone out there who went to the Sec Mod from 1964 to 1970. I was in 1A1, etc all the way through the GCE classes. I was also Head Boy in 1969-70 (not much choice I know). Does anyone also remember the Christmas plays - my last role was Bill Sykes in Oliver and had a great time in other pantomimes in previous years. We had some great characters in the year - Richard Houghton, Kevin ...see more
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