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My Visit To The Charming Village Of Curry Rivel In Somerset
Whilst away recently on a short break, hubby and I took the opportunity to stop off at the quaint village of Curry Rivel on our return journey. Tucked away in the Somerset countryside, the village features a church, parts of … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestors Corner, Making Memories
Tagged Fidoe, Smale, Street, Trott, Weaver
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Visiting Westminster College, Cambridge
Last week, Harvey and I took a short break, spending time in the Cambridgeshire/Essex/Bedfordshire/Hertfordshire area. Whilst we were there, we visited Westminster College in Cambridge, a centre for learning within the United Reformed Church, which also houses several sets of … Continue reading
Flying Log Books For C N ELLEN
If anyone reading this knows the whereabouts of the flying log books, or any other items, for Air Commodore Cyril Norman Ellen D.F.C. (03233), we’d be enormously grateful if you would get in touch via my contact form. Cyril Ellen … Continue reading
The Partial Solar Eclipse – UK 2015
(Click the images above to enlarge) For the ‘Making Memories’ category, here are a couple of images of the partial solar eclipse which I took last week (Friday 20th March 2015) from the back garden. Quite a spectacle!
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The R.A.F.’s Account Of The 1935 Quetta Earthquake
Harvey’s grandparents (Cyril Norman Ellen and Gladys Lily Ellen, nee Gardner) were in Quetta, which was then in British India, during the devastating earthquake in 1935. I’ve published a page about the event which includes an excerpt from the RAF … Continue reading
Battle Of Trafalgar Veteran Or A Tall Story?
When Israel Edwards died in Australia in 1877, there were a number of obituaries printed in the press in both Australia and England. There are, however, some inconsistencies in Israel and his wife, Susanna’s, story. Just how old was Israel? … Continue reading
More Devon Ancestors
I’ve been investigating the ancestors of Israel Edward Ball and Ann Dearing, in addition to adding further details for this couple. Israel and Ann were due to be married in 1838 when Ann was pregnant with daughter, Maria. Banns were … Continue reading
Burgoyne Or Congdon! What Was My Gr-Gr-Grandmother’s Maiden Name?
Having recently sent away for some details about the children of John Gale Hellier and his wife, Mary Ann, I acquired by default a copy of the couple’s marriage certificate amongst some documents which had been submitted to a Bristol … Continue reading
Posted in Ancestors Corner, Brick Walls
Tagged Burgoyne, Condon, Congdon, Hellier, Hellyer
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The Life Of My 2 x Great-Aunt Kate Louisa Hellyer
Born the eldest child to John Gale Hellier, a stoker in the Royal Navy, and his wife, Mary Ann (nee Congdon) in 1878, Kate Louisa Hellyer had a difficult start in life. She was 12 when her mother died and … Continue reading
My 17th Century Ancestor, Richard Fryer’s, Story Is Published
My final article for the Discover Your History magazine is published in the December 2013 issue. This time, I investigate the life of my 8 x great-grandfather, Richard Fryer (abt. 1663-1710), by examining his will and evaluating the inventory for … Continue reading