I have in my treasured possession a copy of the book Old Andover.
I purchased it on one of my visits to my previous hometown and I am hoping to secure two more copies to pass on to my sons. Would anyone please be able to help me?
A little about me - I am now 91 years old.
I was born in the married quarters at RAF Andover.
My father Ernest Hayward was in the RAF and later we moved to 183 Weyhill Road.
He was a prominent member of the Wolversdene Club in his retirement, until his demise.
I still have a soft spot for my old home town, although I have been in Australia for 55 years.
My first school was The British School in New Street, then the East Street Primary School.
Finishing my education when I was 14 years old at The Girls' Secondary School, London Road.
My first employment was at Kelly's Directories on Weyhill Road as a compiling clerk. Enough about me!
I would appreciate it if anyone could assist with my search for two of the Old Andover books.
I would love to visit again but have now left it too late to travel so far.
Email me comoco3@bigpond.com
Roma Martin
Adelaide
Australia
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