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Life at its best

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Peter Stainforth talks about his war days

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Secrets of The Shining

Secrets of The Shining

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An open letter to my MP on EU Withdrawal

An open letter to my MP on EU Withdrawal

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The Second Ascent of the Matterhorn

The Second Ascent of the Matterhorn

September 10, 2018
George Stainforth biography – coming 2020

George Stainforth biography – coming 2020

April 11, 2018
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