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The speaker shares a personal story about their family's migration to England. Their father and maternal grandmother moved to England, while the paternal grandfather stayed behind. The speaker never met their grandfather but received some of his belongings, including a distinctive checked jacket. This jacket became a cherished item, worn frequently until it wore out, symbolizing a connection to the grandfather who remained in another country.

Who is referred to as 'granddad' in the text?

What happened to the jacket over time?