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Tommy Bishop
Photo: Lynne Cook nee Bishop

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Tommy Bishop at rear of Acacia Crescent Beech Hill with Giants Hall Pit in background. c1950

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Comment by: Jean Jones on 23rd September 2008 at 22:42

This pic brings back memories for my dad, they used to go out together, Eric Turner, lived on Beech Hill Avenue then.

Comment by: Lynne on 24th September 2008 at 00:36

Nice to hear that Jean. My dad has fond memories from that time and mentions your dad often.

Comment by: Art on 8th October 2008 at 01:02

He knocked a few down with that D/B BSA Magnum 12 bore(3 inch cartridge) I once used it. Was like carrying a cannon ;o)

Comment by: carl on 15th October 2008 at 19:20

did your dad drive the trains

Comment by: Lynne on 16th October 2008 at 19:03

Yes he did Carl. There's a pic of him on one of them, on the previous page

Comment by: Art on 27th November 2008 at 14:13

Sad news. Tommy passed away peacefully on 25th November 2008.....Aged 81
R.I.P. Tom..

Comment by: lynbish on 27th November 2008 at 22:48

Thanks for that Art. A very sad day. Life will never be the same again.Funeral is on Tues 2nd Dec. Not 12th as published in todays WEP.

Comment by: SJB on 20th November 2014 at 23:46

Lynne - have you got anymore of him on the steam locos?

Comment by: Lynne Cook nee Bishop on 3rd December 2014 at 18:39

SJB. Sorry I don't think I have. I will check again though

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