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CASSAN, John Sheffield

Lesley LeeApril 15, 2021November 16, 2022

The Hollywood film star’s brother.

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The silver polisher

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Lost her twin brother, aged 4

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The Hollywood film star's brother.

CASSAN, John Sheffield
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Christ's brother or King of England?

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The Domestic Servant

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HortonCemetery @horton_cemetery ·

21 Jan

Coming soon! Watch this space for more 'craft and chat' workshops and beautiful painted flowers remembering local people, via @OutofSightEpsom
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Do you know of any schools or groups who may wish to run a painting workshop in support of #MentalHealthAwareness ?
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Planting Event of the ceramic flowers ...planned for 2023 in a suitable TBA location on Hook Road/Horton Lane junction.

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Our posies for forgotten Epsom residents are growing!

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11 Jan

Happy #HeritageTreasures Day!

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9 Jan

Mrs Lavinia Everley made headlines when she mysteriously disappeared from her home in London in 1911. Despite Scotland Yard's best efforts, they couldn't locate her anywhere; so how did she end up in ... Long Grove #Asylum? @Lucy_Worsley
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