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Phoenix Furniture
We collect unwanted household furniture, white goods and other items, and distribute them at a nominal price to the most vulnerable people in our community.
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phoenixfurniture.org
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appointed town scavenger (refuse collector) in 1919, whilst in 1920, he was re-appointed at a daily rate of 3 shillings and sixpence a day. He was also warned to use greater courtesy when speaking to the public as there had been several complaints against him of incivility!
As ever, my grateful thanks for all the positive comments about this series of ‘Glances’ and for your suggestions for future subjects.
My thanks to Christine who contacted me after my January article on Islip to correct my mistake in describing the Belgian lady as making lace instead of knitting in the round, probably knitting a stocking.
Please email me: ericfranklin2@hotmail.com
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