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Lyneham has always been in the limelight, for various reason.
Either, with the military prescence, its workhorse of giant
Hercules transport aircraft carrying out mercy missions in
all four corners of the globe, being the first in last out
to all major conflicts. But there are many people that spend
a few years years here, transitting through either in their
job or their parents haved worked in the local community.
We have done a little research and some of these temporary
residents, who either spent years in their childhood here
have now established themselves fully in the public eye. For
that reason we have added a 'People from Lyneham' feature
highlighting some of the now famous people that we may not
have realised were connected with our village in some way. |
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Waldo Williams
Welsh Llanguage Poet
Waldo (Goronwy) Williams (1904 – 1971) was one of the leading Welsh language poets of the twentieth century. He was also a notable pacifist, anti-war campaigner, and Welsh nationalist. Waldo Williams moved to Lyneham in 1946 to carry on his teaching profession at Lyneham School.  here |
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Gerry Hughes
BBC Local Radio
Gerry Hughes was born in St. Michael’s Close Lyneham
in the mid 1950's and still has many fond memories of our village.
He used to lived in the school caretakers bugalow and had lots
of memories of the village. Currently he is regularly broadcasting
on BBC Radio Wiltshire, assisting the presenters and providing
valuable local travel information. Gerry has many memories
of Lyneham's past and shares them here |
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Shelley
Keen
BBC Local Radio Presenter
Former RAF Lyneham Lanes Junior Bowling Champion, spent a
few years at Lyneham Infant and Junior School and has returned
to the local area as an early morning presenter with the
BBC local radio stations more.. |
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Richard Angwin
BBC Points West and BBC Local Radio Weather Presenter
Richard Angwin used to work at RAF Lyneham Air Traffic tower
as a weather forcaster, utilising some of his spare time
to gain additional educational qualifications to step into
the limelight as a fully qualified weather forecaster and
then 'drift' into local BBC Television and Radio as a weather
presenter more.. |
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Annie Waller
Author of "Married to Albert"
Former PR Girl Annie Waller's style is sharp, witty and direct,
with a riotous yet deeply emotional narrative that keeps you
guessing all the way to the end. Set on a Wiltshire Royal
Air Force base, our heroine ‘Kate’ tries to fit
into service life with hilarious consequences. Conflicts around
the world play a part in her normal day and new husband ‘Guy’
is often away from home. This leaves Kate to feel the loneliness
of living with over two thousand people who all have the Air
Force in common. more... |
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Elton John
A local boy made good, the former Lyneham youngster, who
has certainly made his name in the world. The Pinball
Wizard of Pop has entertained generations. Elton's true
passion is performing live. He is known all over the
world for his incredible stage performances and having
a way of really connecting with the audience. A true
pop legend more.. |
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