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Mr Ambrose Nitton of Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, who was told
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Mr Ambrose Nitton of Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, who was told
Mr Ambrose Nitton of Birch Avenue, Chadderton, Oldham, who was told, after having an operation on his eyes, that he was going blind. Just before his sight failed, however, he got some books on yoga which he managed to read with a powerful lens. In Indian fakir style, Mr Nitton is laying on a bed of 6 inch nails pointed upwards and is a supporting an 11-stone man on his chest. 25th July 1944
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Daily Mirror
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Defying the Odds - Mr Ambrose Nitton's Remarkable Journey to Regain Sight and Strength
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. In this photo print, we witness the incredible resilience of Mr Ambrose Nitton, a resident of Birch Avenue in Chadderton, Oldham. After being informed that he was on the verge of losing his sight following a delicate eye operation, fate intervened in an unexpected manner. Just as darkness threatened to engulf his world, Mr Nitton stumbled upon books on yoga. Determined not to succumb to despair, he delved into their pages with the aid of a powerful lens. Against all odds, he managed to decipher their wisdom and embarked on an extraordinary path towards self-discovery. This striking image captures Mr Nitton's unwavering determination as he lies atop a bed adorned with six-inch nails pointed upwards – reminiscent of Indian fakirs who test their physical limits through extreme acts. Astonishingly, he supports an 11-stone man effortlessly upon his chest. Taken on the 25th of July in 1944 during the tumultuous era of World War II, this photograph serves as a testament to human resilience amidst conflict and adversity. It encapsulates both Mr Nitton's personal triumph over impending blindness and his indomitable spirit in defying physical limitations. As we admire this snapshot from history provided by Memory Lane Prints' collection, let us be inspired by Mr Ambrose Nitton's remarkable journey – reminding ourselves that even when faced with seemingly insurmount
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