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3 (WOMEN 1984-85) Remembering Ida Hackett

Throughout conducting this research, the name Ida Hackett has been flagged up on numerous occasions. As her name has appeared so frequently and with great affection, it is only right that we honour her contribution to the cause and remember her legacy.  Ida was born in 1914. Her father had
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