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How did this fine gentleman find his way to the Neath again? Could you elaborate a bit on that? Immigration of sorts, I take it? How old was he at the time? Does he remember the surface and the sun fondly, or is he happier down here?
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Immigration from Poland to France, due to anti-semitism. Father died in Poland; mother became ill and sent Alf to London to stay with an Uncle bookie. He was 16. He does remember the surface and sun, but it reminds him of his old life. Hence, he is happier in the Neath.