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Percy Limb (1939) - District Messenger 551
Percy Limb (1939), District Messenger 551

When Percy met Winston

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Percy Limb was 14 years old when he left school in 1938 to work as a District Messenger with The District Messenger and Theatre Ticket Company, 100 St. Martins Lane, London. He was paid 10 shillings (50p) a week, plus tips. 

Percy tells David Stafford about one particular message and one particular day - his most memorable day.


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