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| Burnham-on-Crouch High Street, Essex |
From 1945 to 1949, I attended Maldon Grammar Scool in Essex. In my first year was a Michael Letten who, like me, lived in Burnham-on-Crouch. With his brother William at the same school, we all travelled each day from Burnham-on-Crouch to Malden by bus.
On July 17, 2016, I was at Worthing Hospital with my wife, who was having an operation. While waiting for her return, I sat with about 14 people in the waiting room. A nurse appeared and called out, "Mr Letten," and an elderly gentleman raised his hand and identified himself.
Never having heard this surname since the Forties at school, I was intrigued and asked him if he had any Essex connections. He replied that he did.
I informed him that I came from Burnham-on-Crouch and had attended Maldon Grammar School with two brothers from Burnham, one of whom was in my class.
Mr Letten was surprised to say the least - he confirmed he was Michael's elder brother William and told me that Michael is now living in Dorchester.
How amazing to meet again after 70 years, Plenty of reminiscing and a meeting to be arranged.
~ Jeff Pickard.
On July 17, 2016, I was at Worthing Hospital with my wife, who was having an operation. While waiting for her return, I sat with about 14 people in the waiting room. A nurse appeared and called out, "Mr Letten," and an elderly gentleman raised his hand and identified himself.
Never having heard this surname since the Forties at school, I was intrigued and asked him if he had any Essex connections. He replied that he did.
I informed him that I came from Burnham-on-Crouch and had attended Maldon Grammar School with two brothers from Burnham, one of whom was in my class.
Mr Letten was surprised to say the least - he confirmed he was Michael's elder brother William and told me that Michael is now living in Dorchester.
How amazing to meet again after 70 years, Plenty of reminiscing and a meeting to be arranged.
~ Jeff Pickard.
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