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Re: "We found a valley" the 1954 film of building the refinery has been found!

My son who lives in Sydney, Australia, sent this video link to me yesterday along with a photo of my father and John Waring, with two white cotton coffin-shaped people behind, presumably their wives! My parents were Jack (Stocky) and Joan Stockdale and three children; Carolyn, Patricia and Lesley.
Also was enclosed an email from Nancy Smith to Jane Waller and she mentioned several names including mine. I was at Chatelard school with Moira Trantor and knew Rosalind Wood and Adrian Bomford, the latter went to school with my younger sister, Patricia, in Little Aden. Our family lived next door to Leslie and Joan Shute, and their children Penny and John. We remained in contact with Frank and Jean Fowler and their son, Derek.

Email: Caroveall@btinternet.com

Re: "We found a valley" the 1954 film of building the refinery has been found!

Just wanted to thank you for posting this film. Very interesting. My dad worked at refinery from 1954 - i have mentioned before, (tennison)colin davies. I was born in 1957. Sad to know this site will be ending, i have spent several hours enjoying. Thanks again

Email: Jadavies82@gmail.com

Re: "We found a valley" the 1954 film of building the refinery has been found!

My parents were friends of your parents if same jack stockdale. I have photos of my dad & your dad in Jordan, he lived next door but one in houses for refinery at Zarka/Zerka. We went there in 1962 when dad sent there (to Jordan) i was 5 then & went to international community school in Amman by jeep each day. If right family your parents bought home in kent & we lived in Tenterden & visited for lunch with you & your mum Joan. We still remember your mum gave us ice cream with also double cream in top which was great!! Mum said your home had really beautiful carpet. Well hope you ok. My dad died 31 years ago today so have been thinking. Mum still here thank goodness. Take care

Email: Jadavies82@gmail.com