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Jack Besford began work as miner on his 13th birthday, and went on to become a leading trade unionist.

Besford Court is a gothic English country house. It is a Grade II*-listed building, located in Besford, Worcestershire.

Dr John Besford is a retired Harley Street dentist, famous for his specialism in prosthodontics.

Jack Besford was a dentist and amateur swimmer, who became British and European swimming champion.

David Besford was born at Cowpen Colliery, where he began work aged 12. His work as a Methodist lay preacher led him to meet his wife.

Besford House, Belle Vue, Shrewsbury, was built originally as a private residence in 1893. It was set up as a boys’ home in 1911.

A self-styled strongman, Samson’s hobby was collecting and lifting mangles.

David Besford was the skipper of the St. Patrick trawler in Lowestoft.

Joan Matthews was born in Haltwhistle, Northumberland. She married David Besford four years after the start of the Second World War.

Dora Besford spent two years training to be a teacher at City of Leeds Training College, and returned to teach at Hirst North Girls School.