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We are grateful to the late Merv Penny for this photograph and list of names, and to his daughter Therese for donating it to the society. It's an important snapshot of a group of young women over a century ago, learning the very useful art of needlework and sewing. Such skills were relied upon at that period for clothing needs.
A higher resolution photo is available upon request
We are always on the look-out for more information about Shrivenham and district. If you have old photos, know of historical facts, old documents (especially deeds) please contact us...
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