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26th December 2024
Church History InquiryI’ve heard an interesting story that a bell from this church was taken as a trophy from Sevastopol during the Crimean War. Does anyone know if this is true, and what the history behind i... Read more
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I was born at No. 100 West End and lived there until I married. My parents lived there till 1978. Lovely cottage which had fields behind it as far as you could see, unlike now. Nothing was straight in the house, wonky walls and floors and I absolutel... Read more
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When did the toilets in Hartley Avenue close ?... Read more
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A distant relative who died in 1933 lived at a house called St Eunan's on Stapleton Hall Road.
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5th December 2024
I was born in number 4 dalkeith terrace, nottingham in october 1944, is it still standing?
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3rd December 2024
Born in Greenside in 1941. It was bombed in the blitz and houses were lost on the right side. Flats were built on the sight. Then houses. We lived in terrace houses but all newer properties now.... Read more
Read More30th November 2024
I lived in Rix Street as a child in the 50/60. We had to sell up in 1970 The council wanted to make a Road going through. I believe all Rix St moved out but no road was made, just new properties. I loved that street knew every neighbour, there was l... Read more
Read More30th November 2024
I've found out that my grandmother, Louisa Amelia Shepherd of 10 East Mascalls, Charlton Road, London SE7 died at 1 Old Bexley Lane, Dartford. Where can I find more information please about her and my uncle, John Henry Shepherd who was named as h... Read more
Read More29th November 2024
My grandfather was demobed from the army in 1918 or 1919 and gave his address as 27 Bank St. Aberfeldy.
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28th November 2024
I was born in September 1940 in the Memorial Cafe in Middle Street, Hastings in the midst of German bombing which is only 26 miles from the coast of France.. I was immediately placed in a drawer on a ... Read more
Read More27th November 2024
AS AN EIGHT YEAR OLD BOY, I LIVED AT 94 HEMINGFORD ROAD , WITH MY PARENTS AND SIBLINGS , DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR . OUR AREA OF LONDON WAS BOMBED LIGHTLY UNTIL THE ARRIVAL OF THE V1 AND V2 MISSILES IN 1944. MY FAMILY AND I LEFT THIS ADDRESS ... Read more
Read More25th November 2024
My father, David Frew Edgar was born in Kilmarnock in 1905 and sent to Australia as an orphan in 1921. he always said he was a, "10 pound child") . As Dunfermline is about 110 kms (68 miles) from my father's birthplace I'm wondering why... Read more
Read More22nd November 2024
Grandmothers family lived at 54 Skene Rd. Aberdeen circa 1900. Wondering where i can find photos of house or street from then.... Read more
Read More21st November 2024
What are the stones in St Nicolas Lane just by the entrance to the footpath that goes to Mill Hill? One has BS on it and another one has 2 letters also.... Read more
Read More19th November 2024
Does anybody know if Marchburn Drive is a private road... Read more
Read More16th November 2024
King’s Walk/Upper Parliament Street was sold in October 1962 by Hallam Brackett. I would be very interested to hear the price obtained at the auction. Am I right in thinking that property was sold b... Read more
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The Boots pharmacy in Thetford no longer exists and what was Day Lewis is now Healthy Living Pharmacy.... Read more
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Wondering if an old friend of mine is still living in Hampden Road (or could be Hampden Avenue)? His name is Matt Kelly.... Read more
Read More15th November 2024
No 4 John Carpenter was, until 1976, home to the Guildhall School of Music and Drama. I was a student who rambled around this grand building, usually loaded down with a guitar or trombone, plus music books. I would love to know if the beautiful s... Read more
Read More14th November 2024
Seright Square is named after Reverend William Seright who ministered for the Church of Scotland at Hurlford Church from 1929. Reverend Seright distinguished himself through his devotion to the commun... Read more
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Hello - I lived at no. 3 Gwendolen Ave., Putney SW15 over 70 years ago - we moved house to Merton but Gwendolen Ave has never left my heart, I absolutely loved living there.
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11th November 2024
Kelsey street was named after my ancesters , who were weavers , they had many mills in the street .. Simon Kelsey ...... Read more
Read More10th November 2024
My late Mother in law was born in 1910 at 13 Morley Street,no longer there,has anyone a Photo of the House,her large family would be interested to see it.
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4th November 2024
What was in Elmhurst Avenue before the houses were built ?... Read more
Read More26th December 2024
St Johns Church BellsThe bells of the village church dedicated to St John the Baptist are supposed to be the oldest set of three (peal) in the country. They are maiden bells that were cast in the 13th century according to this... Read more
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The War Memorial at the village green (junction of Newnham Lane and London Road A30)... Read more
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Fleet PondFleet Pond is a great place for a walk or a picnic, it has a circular path and great views over the lake. ... Read more
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This map has been in the information board in the village centre for years. It really could do with updating to show the new housing estates.... Read more
Read More25th December 2024
Tin churches like this one were once a common sight over a hundred years ago. Does anyone know the story behind this one? Basingstoke Spiritualist Church on Bounty Road?... Read more
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This name always make me think. Toller I believe is a sunken stream or river with steep banks. Porcorum seems like it is Latin for pigs?... Read more
Read More28th November 2024
I heard that Bosham was a likely setting for King Canute demonstration that he could not stop the tides. Other likely places are Southampton and his palace on the banks of the tidal Thames.... Read more
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I remember exploring some woods when I was a teenager and finding a Second World War bunker with steps leading down. It was very dark and I couldn't see what was down there. ... Read more
Read More11th November 2024
In the early summer of 1835, Watford and the surrounding area experienced widespread shock following a tragic accident during the construction of the Watford Tunnel (also known as the "Leaveedm T... Read more
Read More9th November 2024
Langport's history is marked by strategic importance, royal ties, and resilience through turbulent events. ... Read more
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Langport is a small town of approx 1150 residents, and is surrounded by the parish of Huish Episcopi, approx 3500 residents.... Read more
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Crookham Village briefly made the news in early June 1899 when, at ten o'clock at night, a boat carrying five soldiers capsized as they were returning to their camp in Aldershot. Three soldiers manage... Read more
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It is said that West Wellow is visited by a Ghostly coach and horses that drives through the village every new years eve.... Read more
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Minstead, the home and final resting place of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, is set in the New Forest in Hampshire, close to Stoney Cross and the A31 road between Cadnam and Ringwood.... Read more
Read More29th October 2024
I read that Dogmersfield Park was once a Palace owned by the See of Canterbury and was the place where Henry VII met the Spanish Infanta (Princess). Her name was Catherine of Aragon and the rest is history as they say.... Read more
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The village used to be called Pilcot and the House and park Dogmersfield. When did this change and why?... Read more
Read More27th October 2024
Did you know that the original name of Odiham is Woodyham, meaning "the settlement in the woods"? This is how the town was recorded by the Normans in 1084. The name has since then been spelled as Odia... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
I always get confused about the status of Chandler's Ford, is it a suburb of Eastleigh or it's own entity?... Read more
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Catterick's name traces back to the Latin Cataractonium, derived from the ancient name for the River Swale, Cataractona, meaning "waterfall" or "rapids". Essentially, Catterick translates to "town on... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
I used to stay in Brockdish with my Grandparents in the 70's and 80's. ... Read more
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Lewesdon Hill was a poem that was famous around 200 years ago. It was written by Rev William Crowe... Read more
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Broadwindsor has a historically important location. It is on the only land boundary of the ancient kingdom of Dumnonia between the River Parrett and the River Axe. It has three ancient hill top fort... Read more
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Does anyone know why there are statues of native Americans and Vikings in Andover?... Read more
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I remember staying with my grandparents in the �90s. They lived in a house called Nedals (Sladen spelled backward), and if there wasn�t room for me inside, I'd stay in a concrete shed they called the ... Read more
Read More26th October 2024
Hook's Tesco boasts the highest profit per inch of shelf space in the entire country!... Read more
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