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Derek
Robert Prime was a Wardley Colliery lad and had a talent for sketching
local scenes. As a youngster he lived in Waggonway Street. His
father, Bobby Prime, was one of seven brothers.
Bill, Tot,
Bobby, Norman, Les, Jim & Septimus. The
brothers had one sister, Sarah Elizabeth (Betty) and most were
raise in 13 Second Street during WW1. Sadly, Derek passed
away on October 4 1999 at the young age of 51. Derek's two
top sketches 'Woodbine House' & Wardley Post Office' still
stand today, although the post office became 'Barberz' a
hairdressing shop in October 2002 and is managed by Gillian
Chambers. The post office moved on April 17 2001 to Shanes
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