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RON.A.Platt
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I was born at 408 Wargrave road in 1946, and lived in the town for the first 20 years of my life. Since then I have travelled the world on business and now live in Devon.My Mother & Father, "Dolly" & " Alf"moved to the town around 1936, anyone who remebers the old "Platt" family, please e-mail as I am trying to trace my family history back beyond the 1900s.
Regards to any old friends. Ron :-) |
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RON.A.PLATT
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I have just come across this great site whilst searching for some family history on the "Platt" family. I have just joined and hope to keep in touch.
Regards to any old friends who may read this Ron. |
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Simon Alder
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This site is great, how can anyone not find something interesting.
Photos are best.
do you have any showing St Patricks?
Simon |
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Mike Pritchard
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Well, I thought I knew about Newton, But the amount of information here amazes me, I did not know the websiite was here, my kids told me about it, they use it at school.
I think I will be using it know from home,
Well Done
Mike
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raj
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hi podstar66 ,sorry i havnt been on site for ages would love to get in touch reguarding charlotte and william sephton. :-? |
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David Adams
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I lived in Water St off Crow Lane for 19 years. My wife Pat nee Mooney is from Greenwood Cresent in Orford, Warrington. We now live in South Carolina (Since 1976). Went to the Park school, Patterson Street and finished at Selwyn Jones. Served my apprenticeship with the NCB at Bold Colliery via Old Boston in Haydock. My Granddad. Hughie Hughes and Grandmother Dolly lived in Cole Ave, now almost gone. He was the Park Keeper at Mense Park when I was a kid and an active member of the British Legion. Many fond memories of my years in N-le-W, it was a great place to live. I really enjoy coming to this site. Great job. If anyone thinks they know me here my e-mail. davidwadams@hotmail.com |
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Sue Taylor
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Hi Geoffrey Baskerville.
I was reading through some msg on the guestbook page, I see you went to the Newton Grammer, so did my aunty Mavis Parry not sure what year, did you know her? Cheers Sue :-? |
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Sue
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Hi. My Dad gave me this web add,he thought i might be intrested as I grew up in Burtonwood and spent a lot of tine in Newton Le Willows at my Grans and going to school at Selwyn Jones and the curzon pics. I now live in Australia. I have been here for 39 yrs. What a great site you have .
Cheers Sue Taylor nee Lamb 8-) |
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Geoffrey Baskerville
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I appear to have omitted my e-mail address last time I interrogated this site. It is baskerville_g@primus.com.au
Happy Christmas to one and all and keep up the good work with a terrific web site
Geoffrey |
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John Williams
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Found this site when researching my family history. My G G Grandfather, Robert Williams was a paper maker and resided in Newton-le-Willows in 1871. He originally came from Holywell in Wales. I am loooking to find any paper manufacturing mills in the area of Newton-le-Willows where he would have worked. His wife was Maria and they lived at 7 Nursery? Cottages, Newton-le-Willows at that time. I would love to hear from anyone who can give me a snippit of information. Regards, John Williams :-? |
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J. Cartwright
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Great site. Born in Warrington, but all my family originated from Newton Le Willows. We have not lived there for decades. Bac there recently and suprised to see all the changes.
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joe genner
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fab site i read it if my kids let me on this ere machine |
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Tommo
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Hi, All who peruse this site,I have lived in Warrington now for twenty two years but I am an Earlestown Lad thru and thru and I have enough memories of "THE" town to write a big thick book. My name is Tom Lowe and I was born in Birch Street,went to the "baby school" at the top of the St.,then Manor School where my "Favourite" ahem Teacher the very formidable Fanny Collier was resident,then on to Patterson St.Over the early years I had many many great friends,Bryan Cook,Keith Chisnall,Dave Hayes,Mike Quinn,Terrence Rattington,Charlie "Chuck Chuck" Bowden,Norman Barret, Geoff Crook,Marion Parker,Christine McNeil,Peter Becket,and many many more.I was in St Johns Cubs,does anybody remember the St Pats dance in Common Rd or even earlier St Philips club? does anybody remember swimming in the Canal Locks in the altogether at the back of the Sugar works where the water was warm from the factory,Vics Club dance nights are always part of my many memories as are so many things about my upbringing in and amongst some of the great and down to earth people of this once very great TOWN,I'll be back with some more memories soon,See Ya all.
Tom |
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Trevor Haselton
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Hi Christine in the states. Trevor in the foggy boonies. When I read your mail it reminded me that the last time I was home was to bury my mother as well, same year 2003. It's a shame we only get to go for those things. Hopefully in the next year or two we can get over for a visit, visit. Keep up the good work Rod. Have got some of these Canadians at work on the site now, so you may hear from some loggers and fishermen. Trevor in the fog. |
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Tommo
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I Love talking about the old days in Earlestown and when I first looked at this site and I saw the name Christine McNeil it brought even fonder memories of Christine being my 1st girlfriend all those years ago,I think ,if I am not mistaken, she used to go to the American Base dance at Burtonwood where I think she met her husband and moved to the States :-( |
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Trevor Haselton
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Just Trevor the pain in the boonies. Nice to see Christine Mc. Neill sign the guest book. My daughter Suzanne gets married in Duncan B.C. on Saturday the 26th of November. Coincidently her husband to be is Steve Mc. Neill, so my little girl will be a Mc. Neill and we live in Port Mc. Neil. Keep up the great work on this web site, Trevor in the fairly wet boonies.null |
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Chris Fox
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Hi Just found this site, it's been a while since I visited any N-le-W site and I really enjoyed it. I was born there, at least in Earlestown. 38 Houghton St. Also I know some of the faces in your Boys Club pic. I grew up with those guys. Like you however I do not remember the names. My name way back then was Christine Mc. Neill went to St Mary's school. Last time I was home was to bury my Mum back in 2003. Still get very homesick and lived in the States 30+ years. Oh well Tons of luck with the site.. :-D :-D |
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Hi, I've been looking at this fascinating website for months now and thought I'd write to congratulate you on it. I don't come from the Earlestown/Newton Le Willows area myself but my husbands family do. I was very interested by the message left by Geoffrey Baskerville on the 12th September 05.He mentioned that he joined the Merchant Navy in 1947 the same time as my husbands father Norman, who had a sister called Marjorie.We were wondering if Geoffrey is the same person that Norman knew, if so we would like to hear from him. He mentioned an email address but there doesn't seen to be one. |
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moreen horsfield
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hi never get tired of reading this site, thankyou so much :-) you make my day thanks again mo x |
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Chris Whelan
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hi again just to let you know my e-mail address is Kriswhelan@eircom.net, apparently my grandfather martin mannions worked in the pits at newton.Then he went to Dublin,Ireland, and settled at ringsend Dublin, where he worked at the local bottle works. if there are any mannions living in newton i would be grateful if the could e-mail me with any information about our family. Thank you
chris whelan. |
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chris whelan
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hi just wanted to say hello
my mother was born in Newton le Willows in 1922
she died in 1996 in Dublin Ireland.Her maiden name was Anne Mannions, i believe her fathers name was martin mannions, if anyone in newton can give me any info i would be really grate full.
thank you. |
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jon
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just want to how pleased i am at finding this web site of my native town and will be visiting it as regular as poss.
Keep up the good work |
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Trevor Haselton
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Hello,
seeing as no one is signing the guest book, thought I would. Great site, enjoy visiting it. Keep up the good work you "orrible little man" Who used to have that as his punch line Dave H? Easy again. Trevor. |
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Pat Smith
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My husband found the Burtonwood website by chance and what a great amount of reading. Newton holds a lot of wonderfull memories of visits to our Aunt & Uncle on Roscoe Ave. First trip was always to Earlstown Market, even if it was pouring with rain, happy days. Didn't realise there was so much information to be had. Thanks.
Pat Smith. Ontario.Canada.
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Geofgfrey Baskerville
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What a magnificent web site. I was born in Mercer Street then moved to Bridge Street, Earlestown behind the butchers shop. Attended St Peters and Newton Grammar schools. Left in 1947 to pursue a career in the Merchant Navy, eventually becoming Master in oil tankers. Came ashore in 1966 and worked on the River Medway until 1992, when I retired. Now living in Sydney Australia. There are many memories contained in your site and also some facts that I was not aware off about the old place. Keep up the good work. Anybody who knew me can catch me on my e-mail address. :-D |
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Brotherton
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I agree with others what a good site this is. I have a personal interest because I am directly descended from the Brothertons of The Hey in Newton-le-Willows, at the Hall from at least 1350 to 1821, when my ancestor General Sir Thomas Brotherton (of the local 14/20 Hussars, museum at Preston; a swashbuckling hero of the Penisnsular War) sold off all his estates to pay for his sisters' marriages to Frenchmen ...The Hall itself wa scandalously destroyed in the 1970s on the bogus pretext that it was a "danger". It had been owned by the Legh family for many years I believe. It was a Grad 1 listed Georgian small manor and the local Council nodded through its destruction in a matter of days, as I only found out very recently as I have never been to Newton- Le-Willows. I intend to visit shortly to see the spots of interest including memorials in Winwick and Newton-in-Makerfield, etc. It might be of interest to know that another earlier Brotherton of note was Thomas Brotherton M.P for Newton 1694-1701. As a boy he conducted experiments on trees at The Hey. They were presented to the Royal Societty on behalf of "this worthy young gentleman" by none other than Robert Hooke (I have a transcript). This man TB was a devout Royalist and much of his wealth was temporarily lost. He seems to have held to a Catholic line while an MP. He was also a barrister and lived in London for some time. His daughter was married at Windsor Castle. It is a pity the House was bulldozed down. To me it was an outrage to find out that this had taken place. I look forward to researching Newton-Le-Willows fully when I visit. Thanks again for a very interetsing website. |
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Janet
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This site is a credit to you!!! It is packed with information. It puts all the puzzle pieces together of the tales my Dad used to tell me.
Newton is historically special and you have brought it to life.My Dad would have loved it!!
Many thanks ;-) |
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alan
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to fergie i was in the vulcan village when ure relies were there .knew most of the people at the time well before it was all done up.our whole family lived there for donkeys years.makins deardens .ahibbert44@yahoo.com been in australia for 30 yearsnow 8-) |
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alan
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lived in n-l-w moved to vulcan village .apprentice at vulcan .moved to woolston .been in perth australia since 1975 .good to see people from all over looking at ure site :-P |
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Sheila
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Truly excellent site. I have been engrossed for a couple of hours now and will be visiting again often. Keep up the good work!!!
Sheila xx |
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sue
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hi elaine
sue here lol |
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JohnHarrop
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Hello from a North West lad now in Dorset. My grandad, great grandad, & great great grandad all lived in Newton & Earlestown so I feel good being here. |
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carole
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just spend hours reading about my town , i love living in this place  :-D |
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paul lewis
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Great site Steven,really enjoyed reading about the "anti german" riot of 1915 lol. |
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Steve Hopper
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I wonder if any one could help me. i am trying to find some info on my fathers work years at vulcan foundry. His name was Roy Hopper born 1926 died 1989. He was born in Newton le Willows and moved around the areas of, Earlstown, St Helens and Warrington. He always talk about Ivy Avenue ? a place he had lived. If anyone knows of an employees list for vulcan foundry this would be a great help. I think he worked there around 1938 1940 ish. Before going to war. Anyway great site Thanx. Steve Hoppernull |
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Fergie
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Hello I have just found this website and i think its great.I was born in the Vulcan Village,my father Arthur Walls worked at the Vulcan Foundry,and my mother's parents William and Mary Lee ran the Vulcan Inn.I am looking for anyone who remembers the Pritchards/Davidsons from 4,Manchester Row Vulcan Village. :-) crusherf@tiscali.co.ukThis e-mail is in my husbands name. |
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Ann
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Wanted to leave my email addresspann4arva@hotmail.comin case anyone had info to share on Savages of Ashton-in Makerfield |
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Ann
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Hello from Ontario Canada"
Great site! I have been researching my mother's family and found my great grandfather (Adolphus Savage - butcher, 55 Gerard Street) on your site. Both he and my grandmother (Emily Savage) lived in Ashton-in-Makerfield.Am trying to find his father's father. I know that his name was John O. Savage and that he was a police sargeant in Ashton-in-Makerfield but cannot find where he was born. I have never been to England but love looking at all the towns where my ancestors lived.
Again, great site. |
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Sean Kelly
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Hey all, this is a brilliant website, i log on everyday to see all the forum posts, most of which i reply to, :-D This is a fantastic site, really well presented with loads of information on it, keep it up !!!! 8-) |
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Dot
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I have been sat for the last hour and a half looking at the web sight and I am facinated by all your infomation about Newton and Earlestown, I have lived in Newton for over 30 years and never realised it's history until now. Thank you for letting me share this information I will now be a regular visitor to the site. Many thanks. Dot null |
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john
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this website is great i didnt know that there was so much history about newton. :-) |
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Anne Rigby
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Found some of my ancestors in your data, thanks lots for the time and effort you have spent in making it all available.
I will tell the rest of my family to visit, so expect to be flooded by Rigby visitors :-)
Anne Rigby |
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Ann Whitecunas(nee) Millington
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Hi Steve, we were given your web site from our cousin Marianne, and are amazed at the amount of information and photos which you have, WELL DONE. Having lived in Sydney Australia for the last 32years, and not coming back quite as often as we would like too, it is fantastic to be able to go back to the memories of your youth, so easily.
Please keep up the great work you are doing,we greatly apreciate it. :-) :-) |
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paul stell
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Hi Steve, got you r site off genealogy.com and was wondering if you had the census for the female ellisons, looking for sisters edith and annie ellison 1901 to 27/5/1944
thanks
ps good site!! :-) |
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D. Sankey
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Hi, I am researching the Sankey's. My husbands Gt Gt Grandfather Joseph Sankey married in Winwick St Oswalds 1818. Great site, and has given me a few ideas. Dorothy.null |
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Bob Pitcock
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One of the local residents, in the Newton le Willows area, has recently emailed this website to me, here in Texas USA. I loved reading the history of your beautiful area & the wonderful nostalgic photos, of the former years. I have never had the pleasure of visiting England, but I'm kept abreast of local news, through my very good heart transplant friend, Andrew W. over there across the BIG POND. Andrew & myself, are heart transplant recipients, and we love to share information about our different cultures, and the history of our 2 countries. Newton le Willows, is certainly a beautiful place, and please allow me to say to you all, HAVE A GREAT DAY & A GREAT LIFE.
Ol' Bob in Texas USA |
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Trevor Haselton
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Hi Steve,
Trevor in Canada. Don't know if you got my e mail re the new mill owners, coal pickers etc. Keep up the great work on your site. Hope everything works out for you. People from all over the world watch this site, Newtonians or not, it is quality, makes me homesick at times. Anybody remember Trev Haselton, drop us a line. Love the debate re St. Helens vs Lancashire, always considered myself a Lancastrian, regards Trevor. ;-) |
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nicholas
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hi i lived at sandfield hall in 1920 and saw it up for sale i here it has been transformed into 4 houses i would like to know if there has been any other changes to the place if so email me at nicholasmaisey@blueyonder.com I heard that mr and mrs maisey have bought the place and converted that lovely loft that i built myself as it was built with no loft. i would like to know why you have given it up. from nicholas Dave's great uncle. ;-) |
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bob
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hi i used to live at sandfield hall before it turned into 4 houses i was just wondering if it is still there and the stable block at the front. I now live in Madrid and wondered if anyone had any photos of it now.
bob :-) |
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Pauline Pratt
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I was born in Earlestown, moved to New Zealand 20 yrs ago, have really enjoyed looking through the photos in the gallery.
Thanks
Pauline Pratt (knee Simmons)
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