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Stoke Mandeville 1984 Games

Martin remembers the 1984 Games at Stoke Mandeville.

Accommodation for the 1984 Games

John describes the experience of staying at the William Harding School with other athletes when competing at the 1984 Paralympic Games.

The last minute Games

Allen remembers the 1984 Games being cancelled and then moved to Stoke Mandeville

Meeting Prince Charles

Allen remembers meeting Prince Charles at the opening ceremony for the 1984 Games and giving him his cap

Atmosphere at the 1984 Paralympics

Paul remembers the crowd going wild for the England team at the 1984 Games in Stoke Mandeville.