
Ross Simmons
Ross Simmons, 77, believes that his great-grandfather, John Simmons, who was an apprentice stonemason in Westminster during the mid-1800s before becoming an architect in Australia, may have borrowed a book that was recently returned to an Australian library after being 150 years overdue.
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Ross Simmons recounts how the book was found and its connection to his great-grandfather.
Lånebok återlämnad efter 150 årDagens Nyheter·
Sweden· 2026-08-08
Ross Simmons believes his great-grandfather might have borrowed the book to help with his career.
Book hidden in fireplace returned to Australian library 150 years overdueBBC·
United Kingdom· 2026-08-07
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