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Bristol benefactor Sir Jack Hayward dies at 91

Sir Jack Hayward, the man instrumental in bringing the SS Great Britain back to Bristol, has died.

The 91-year-old multi-millionaire helped fund the project to return Brunel's ship from the Falkland Islands in 1970, a journey of 8,000 miles. Known as 'Union Jack' for his patriotism, the businessman was a former owner of Wolverhampton Wanderers.

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SS Great Britain flag flies at half-mast

Sir Jack Hayward, the man instrumental in bringing the SS Great Britain back to Bristol, has died. This ship's flag is being flown at half-mast in honour of his memory.

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