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    The Story of Lord Leon and the Gaffer Above: Observed by the Boy from the Tin Bath
    The Story of Lord Leon and the Gaffer Above: Observed by the Boy from the Tin Bath
    The Story of Lord Leon and the Gaffer Above: Observed by the Boy from the Tin Bath
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    The Story of Lord Leon and the Gaffer Above: Observed by the Boy from the Tin Bath

    By Leon Parrish

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    The Story of Lord Leon and the Gaffer Above is a true story to inspire you on the journey of life. Leon Parrish’s story will show you that anybody can transform their own world.
    If you have ever wished that you were born with a silver spoon in your mouth, then the author has a simple message for you: why spend your life wishing when you can fulfil any dream by just doing things yourself?
    So jump aboard the train of self-belief and make it happen. Enjoy Leon’s journey, and more importantly, find ways to enjoy your own. And always keep smiling.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherAustin Macauley Publishers
    Release dateApr 29, 2022
    ISBN9781398438903
    The Story of Lord Leon and the Gaffer Above: Observed by the Boy from the Tin Bath
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    Leon Parrish

    Leon Parrish was born on 14 July 1946, in Hunslet, Leeds; the hub of foundries, glass works, pits, pubs, and more pubs. Where all its people were poor, but happy and they just got on with their lives. Keep smiling.

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