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Old Swinford Hospital School Photos 1977, ’79, ‘82

April 28th 2020
During my time as an English teacher at Old Swinford Hospital School, three whole-school photos were taken – in 1977, ’79 and ’82. These photos – black and white, each one over 40 inches long – languished in a drawer in my Reading house for many years until I decided to display them on my bedroom wall in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. They rank as one of my dearest possessions – a vivid me ... read more
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Vietnamese Flag The conquest of Vietnam by France began in 1858 and was completed by 1884. It became part of French Indochina in 1887. Independence was declared after World War II, but the French continued to rule until 1954 when they were defeated by Communist forc... ... read more
28th February 2021

I was in your 1977 school photo
I was trying to find out how I could find an old school photo and found your post I am 60 on Friday and I wanted to try and find out how I could get hold of a school photo do you have any idea how I could get old of one I left in 1978 I remember you I was taught English by Mr Wood I think that was his name they also called him Dozy lol I also have traveled widely including your home city which I found amazing I have visited over 100 countries and islands and have found the last 12 months awfully restricting and can’t wait to start my travels again Well I wish you all the best Mark Orford

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