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Abiam - thanks for your warm welcome to Rootschat. It has spurred me on with my tentative efforts at finding out what I can for Mum. Have just ordered "Maidenhead Voices" recommended on this board, and have just received a msg from Amazon to say it's on its way (Yip yip). Won't mean a lot to me, probably, as I really don't know a lot about Maidenhead and its people, but Mum might appreciate it. Some names and places I've read on this board sound familiar, can remember the name Mrs Wheeler cropping up in conversation, Powney Road most definitely (that's where Nanna and Grandad, Mum and John lived before Redriff Close). I live about 40 mins or so from Maidenhead now, so may pop into the library, which sounds an excellent source of information. From feeling pretty nervous about this venture, I am now feeling a bit more excited, so thank you! Am starting to overcome some of my misgivings!!
Can't believe I found someone so close to my family so soon - really shows what a small world we live in!
Pixel x

Abiam - thank you so much for your reply, and it is really lovely to hear from you (even though it's possible I may not know who you are)!!!  You may very well have knitted some things for me; were they little figures? I distinctly remember a Father Christmas which I kept for ages - that certainly was a very long time ago! If it is not the figures, then I was knitted a beautiful jumper in pastel colours when Nanna was in hospital - I also had that for a long time and wore it a lot!!!

I would be eternally grateful for any photos you may have of our family, that is very kind of you to offer. When Nanna and Grandad died (Bett and Jim), John took all their photos to look after until Mum was over the grieving process enough to have them, but he sadly also died before that happened, so we unfortunately lost the lot when his home was cleared.

Mum and Dad are fine, thank you, usual aches and pains as they get older. Dad is struggling a lot with painful hips, had one replaced unsuccessfully. It's for Mum as much as anything, actually, that I have started this quest, as she's so upset that she's lost all of the old photographic memories and little keepsakes, so anything you have I would be very pleased to see. Thank you again, I appreciate it! Naturally, if it involves any cost, I will happily reimburse you.