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William Western

William James “Billy” Western (1932 – 2020) was born in Cadoxton, South Wales, on 3rd June 1932, to Billy and Nellie. He had seven siblings, Dolly, Mary, Helen, Beatie, Margaret, June and Len. He attended Cadoxton School and played football for the junior and senior teams. Billy left school when...

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Wolfgang Marc Schatzberger

Born in Vienna, Wolfgang, or Wolfi as he was known by his family, was the only child of Ida (née Lewinter) and Maximilian Schatzberger.  In May 1939, aged 12, he escaped on the Kindertransport for England, and after a short time in foster care lived with an aunt and her...

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Yvonne Adams

Yvonne Sandra Ann Adams (1948 – 2019) was born on 27th October 1948 in Henbury, Bristol. It was a time of post-war austerity and many things were still rationed. After leaving school, Yvonne worked for W.D and H.O Wills. After a short courtship she married Stephen and they had three...