I AM writing a book with a former Swindon railwayman, Gordon Shurmer, who spent nearly half a century on the railway based at Swindon locomotive shed.

He was born in North Street and grew up in Havelock Street.

I am trying to trace some pre-1960 photographs of North Street and Havelock Street that might be used in the book.

Views of the Swindon side-streets are extremely rare. Are there folks still living in the area who might have old family photographs taken there, either in the street or in the back gardens? If you can assist in any way please ring Gordon Shurmer on 01793 538745 or myself on 01989 762307.

M Fenton

Ledbury Road

Ross-on-Wye