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Acknowledgements
First and foremost I must thank the headteachers who allowed me access totheir school records (though I would, ever so politely, draw their attention tomy postscript).The staffs of the Local Studies Department of Cardiff County Library and ofthe Glamorgan Record Office deserve my particular gratitude for theirexpertise, patience and support.I would also like to place on record my thanks to Dan Chidgey, archivist forthe Catholic Archdiocese, for tracking down the Heathfield House, St. David’sand St. Illtyd’s records, and to Sister Mary Bernardine of the Sisters ofProvidence of the Institute of Charity and Brother Damien of the De La SalleBrothers for allowing me to work on this material. The debt I owe DennisMorgan will become apparent as the reader turns the pages.Finally, my thanks are also due to the staff of
Keymaster Locksmiths,
PenylanRoad, Cardiff who managed in several cases to open Log Books which hadbeen locked for years and to cut the keys which opened even more.To one and all, sincere thanks.