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Last Post 13 May 2018 07:10 PM by The Lawnmower Man. 10 Replies.
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05 Mar 2018 10:09 PM  

 For those who hadnt caught it, the sad news of the death of Sir William yesterday? The reaper strikes again
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06 Mar 2018 12:50 PM  
For those of us who had the pleasure to meet him a true gentlemen ,the enamel world will
sorely miss him.lets hope the fawley open days still continue
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06 Mar 2018 01:26 PM  
Couldn't agree with you any more there Steve. Not many people in his position/wealth would muck in and chat to anyone like he did. As far as I know the open days are still running this year
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06 Mar 2018 08:09 PM  

This really is very sad news. He was very down to earth and it was a pleasure to talk to him about signs and railways. For someone who was willing to open up his own private grounds for us all to enjoy his marvelous collection at will was very much appreciated. It was quite incredible how much knowledge of our subject he had. I'm afraid Fawley Hill won't be the same again.
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07 Mar 2018 11:59 AM  
Yep " Sir Bill " ..........or Bill as he was quite happy to be known as was a gentleman. A real man of the people.

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07 Mar 2018 02:57 PM  
Had the privilege (and pleasure) of visiting last year and saw Sir Bill, a very down to earth 'Sir' who amassed a great collection to be shared with the people. I echo the comments above about keeping the open days going, I hope they do in his name.
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07 Mar 2018 06:49 PM  
There is going to be a memorial celebration at Fawley Hill in April /May , dates to be confirmed later.
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11 Mar 2018 08:23 PM  
I didn't have the pleasure to chat with him but I'm sure he was a down to earth top bloke. RIP Sir William Thanks for allowing us all to come and visit the museum, enjoy the train ride and merry go round along with everything else. Hope the open days continue, such a great day out.

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20 Mar 2018 11:09 AM  
Very sad news - only once did I make it there, made to be very welcome.....
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13 Apr 2018 05:16 PM  
For those of you who might be interested there is a memorial service at the museum on Sunday 13th May @ 2pm , you can arrive from midday onwards.
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