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alastair_banks
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Mystery placename
« on: Thursday 15 June 06 20:06 BST (UK) »
Would anyone recognise the placename in the attached image?

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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #1 on: Thursday 15 June 06 20:11 BST (UK) »
I am wondering if it should say "Brenchley" although the "B....chley" looks ok but the other bit Huh Undecided

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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #2 on: Thursday 15 June 06 20:28 BST (UK) »
Could it be Birchley....near Biddenden?
Hope you find out
Best Wishes .....Iris  Smiley
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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #3 on: Thursday 15 June 06 20:37 BST (UK) »
It certainly does look like it could say Birchley Iris Undecided

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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #4 on: Thursday 15 June 06 23:00 BST (UK) »
Maybe, if some more of the image was given, it might be easier to compare the letters?  I love the old writing, I remember my Nans beautiful writing, but, some is so hard to decipher.
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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #5 on: Thursday 15 June 06 23:26 BST (UK) »
I agree with 'Birchley' being the place name. Smiley
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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #6 on: Friday 16 June 06 11:44 BST (UK) »
I also agree - Birchley in Kent it should be
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Re: Mystery placename
« Reply #7 on: Sunday 24 February 08 16:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi Alastair

Did you manage to solve this?  If not, who is it that you are looking for?

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