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    Quote Originally Posted by Keith at Tregenna View Post
    Sorry the cockle sheds were at Leigh, the whole area to us was Southend then.

    K.


    Looked up the Roslin, still there. https://www.roslinhotel.com/

    Old news, hope of interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O2wwkPn1AR0

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    Thanks Keith, I first went there in 1949, it was a brilliant place, sadly all gone now, I believe the grounds are now a housing estate, cheers.

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    I visited the replica of the 'Golden Hind' last rear in London.

    When you consider the size and with a crew of only 45 how he circumnavigated the world with the simplest of equipment, yet with all the modern equipment they can run ships aground. Maurtius comes to mind.
    Happy daze John in Oz.

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    To John,
    Click on html below.

    https://youtu.be/vIHQIPS68ws

    From Fouro.

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    RE: #34: 'Golden Hind' last rear in London.

    Hinde figurehead, the lion's head on the stern etc.

    https://andrewstransport.smugmug.com...013/i-NSSGfM3/

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