Old Photos of The Forest of Dean
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Thanks to the great grandson of Billo Nash who added: "My Great Grandfather worked for many years at the Flour Mill Colliery , his name was William Nash of Sling (originally from Marsh Lane). He was more commonly known as 'Billo' and I believe he worked in the boiler house as he only had one arm and wasn't allowed to work underground. He was also a great musician playing the cornet in local bands and was also known to make toys for local children at Xmas time as he was a talented wood craftsman despite his handicap. I still have his rather rustic false arm and hook that was made for him by the blacksmith at the Flour Mill following the accident that 'removed' it for him!"
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