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There are normally three sections of text on the page that you can listen to: the headings, the main text and a selection. Click on 'Speak Headings to speak the page headings (access key 'l'). Click on 'Speak Main Text' (access key 'q') to listen to the main text.
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You can enable the reading out loud of the element that currently has focus by clicking on 'Start Focus Speaking' (access key 'f') and you can stop this by clicking on 'Stop Focus Speaking' (access key 'd').
You can pause the audio by clicking on 'Pause' (access key 'r') and resume by clicking on 'Resume' (access key 't').
To cancel or stop the audio click on 'Cancel' (access key 'y'). To restart the current audio from the beginning, click on 'Restart' (access key 'k').
To hide the accessibility controls click on 'Hide Panel' (access key 'h')
To hide this explanation click on 'Hide Explanation' (access key 'x')
Widecombe-in-the-Moor
Roll of Honour:Thomas Nosworthy
THOMAS NOSWORTHY
1899 - 1978
Thomas was born in September 1899 to William Nosworthy and Sarah Mary Whiteway, in Widecombe in the Moor. He attended Widecombe School from 1905 until 1913 whilst the family were living at Dunstone.
Upon reaching the age of 18 in September 1917, Thomas enlisted in the Royal Navy. Following initial training at HMS Vivid in Devonport, Thomas was posted to HMS Valiant where he served the whole of his Naval career, which included involvement with supporting the "White Russian forces" in 1918/1919.
Following his demob in 1919, Thomas returned to Widecombe and started his employment as a mason and builder. Amongst the projects attributed to Thomas is the construction of the Widecombe Village sign and the building of the North Hall Café.
In 1928 Thomas married Thirza Irish, sister of John Irish, and their only child was daughter Pamela.
During the Second World War after failing to be allowed to re-enlist in the Armed Forces, Thomas joined the Devonshire Constabulary and amongst his duties was patrolling the deserted villages around Slapton Ley (where Operation Tiger, the D Day landing rehearsals were being conducted).
Thomas died in 1978 and is buried in Widecombe Churchyard.
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