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Hilda Gomme born 1892 was the daughter of Kilburn & Julia Gomme
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Hilda Gomme born 1892 was the daughter of [[Kilburn & Julia Gomme]].  Hilda remained single and was a very well known postwoman.
  
Hilda remained single but was very well known as a postwoman.
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In 1970 she was interviewed on BBC television daily 6 o'clock programme 'Newsround'
  
In 1970 she was interviewed on BBC television daily 6 o'clock programme 'Newsround'.  79 year old Hilda still walked her five to six mile round every day laden with a heavy postbag.
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79 year old Hilda still walked her five to six mile round every day laden with a heavy postbag.
 
[[File:Hilda Gomme.jpg|none|thumb|600x600px]]
 
[[File:Hilda Gomme.jpg|none|thumb|600x600px]]
  
 
The picture shows Hilda returning back up the drive of Stocken Farm in Lacey Green.
 
The picture shows Hilda returning back up the drive of Stocken Farm in Lacey Green.

Revision as of 07:04, 11 July 2023

Hilda Gomme born 1892 was the daughter of Kilburn & Julia Gomme. Hilda remained single and was a very well known postwoman.

In 1970 she was interviewed on BBC television daily 6 o'clock programme 'Newsround'

79 year old Hilda still walked her five to six mile round every day laden with a heavy postbag.

Hilda Gomme.jpg

The picture shows Hilda returning back up the drive of Stocken Farm in Lacey Green.