I lived in Keighley for a year during the war as an evacuee and it was the only time I was happy during those dreadful years. Most of the time I was a runaway from the people to whom I was evacuated because they treated me so badly, but the Exley family of Keighley were a joy and a delight to be with and made me feel that life was worth living. Among other things they helped me join the library which gave me hours of pleasure and introduced me to the theatre (going every week to see Harry Hanson's Court Players).

I shall never forget Keighley. It's one of my favourite places in all Britain. And I wish your centenary many happy returns of the day.



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