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I worked in b/wick for 20 yrs and lived there for 8 of them during that time i met quite a few (  characters) including Greenwood Midgeley,Milford Briggs,rag Albert,Billy fryers,and quite a few more. Their was fred broughton the dart player,willy clarkson who recently died i believe he got a good send off he deserved a good day was had by all but i doubt they,ll remember it.It,s what  wiily wombat woud,ve wanted anyway if anyone has any tales about the people i v,e mentioned and their are many more please let me know.ZYGOR

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 Added on:  23/09/2005
 Author/Source:  s.astin
 Author's contact:  stephen.astin@tesco.net
 Posted by:  zygor
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  By: dave broughton on 23/05/2009
hi zygor im Dave Broughton, Freds son. he died in 31st dec 99, what a supprise to see his name thanks



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