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    During the research phase we asked our students to find out if any of their grandparents had worked in the pits. One of our students called Ruby Willetts did just this and surprised us all with her findings.

    During one of our sessions Ruby presented the staff with a green file. Imagine our surprise when we looked inside to find an array of documents from the 1950's ranging from newspaper cuttings, letters from the National Coal Board, a letter signed by HRH Elizabeth II and the jewel in the crown a George Medal which had been awarded to her Grandfather Alex Gleghorn for saving lives during a mining disaster!

    Our young people were amazed when they heard about Ruby's Grandad. Stories like these are inspirational especially when they are about local people and their achievements. It is important that such stories and events are kept alive and passed from one generation to another. The brave act of Alex Gleghorn in 1950 caught the imagination of our young people and resulted in many interesting discussions. We know Ruby and her family are very proud of her Grandfather's act of bravery. We would like to thank them for sharing their family history with us as it provided a vital link helping connect our young people with the past. alexglehorn rubywilletts georgemedal

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