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Topic: 1st Alnwick V.B Northumberland Fusiliers (Read 200 times)
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CB
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I am trying to establish the identity of the Uniform worn by my 2 x Gt Grandfather G.B.Bell. He was a Fishmonger in Alnwick so i know he was not a full time Soldier.
There is a newspaper clipping of Sgt G.B.Bell presenting a prize to the winner of the Martini-Henry Shooting Competition on Alnwick Moor 1896.
The winner belonged to the 1st Alnwick V.B Northumberland Fusiliers.
Is this the origin of the uniform?
Thanks,
CB
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Bell, Foreman, Hogg, Bryson, Cock, Ward. - Alnwick area.
Jobling, Gilbraith, Slowther, Wears, Trotter, Skelton, Farmer. - Sunderland Area.
Wells, Priest, Groom, Plane, Surfling, Pegg, Cox. - North Norfolk.
Wade, Wells, Cockcroft. - Stockton.
Hallas, Cockcroft. - Leeds area.
Palmer, Wears. - Hartlepool.
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kooky
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There is a Northumberland Fusiliers museum at Alnwick Castle. They may be able to help you.
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Clulo - Staffs.,Warwickshire, Lancs.1780 -1950
Fisher- Nafferton,Hull, Manchester.1770-1840-1950
Kane&McNeill,Forkhill, Armagh and Glasgow,Bray Dublin.1850s -1920
Boshell and Dowzard- Dublin, 1840s -1911
Kay/Bremner Edinburgh 1800 - 1841.Kay Staffs.& Lancs1842 -1901
Kay - Newcastle on Tyne 1780-1861
Swindell[s], Marple & Manchester 1900->
Makinson, M/c & Prestwich 1870 ->
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CB
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Thanks Kooky, i have tried them but they would not even confirm that this uniform would be connected to the Fusiliers unless i paid them a ridiculous amount of money for 1/2 an hour.
Until i am sure it would be worth the investment, i will live in hope that someone can identify the Uniform.
Regards
CB.
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Bell, Foreman, Hogg, Bryson, Cock, Ward. - Alnwick area.
Jobling, Gilbraith, Slowther, Wears, Trotter, Skelton, Farmer. - Sunderland Area.
Wells, Priest, Groom, Plane, Surfling, Pegg, Cox. - North Norfolk.
Wade, Wells, Cockcroft. - Stockton.
Hallas, Cockcroft. - Leeds area.
Palmer, Wears. - Hartlepool.
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Tessy
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Hi CB
Sorry to hear the NF museum is charging a fortune but I'm afraid that anything the Duke of Northumberland has a hand in these days costs money and as the museum is within his castle.....
Anyway - you could try two web sites that I've found useful:
http://1914-1918.invisionzone.com/forums/index.
This is about the first world war but someone may be able to help you.
There's also:
http://www.regiments.org/wars/index.htm
Good luck.
Tessy
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CB
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Thanks Tessy, I will have a look.
I know what you are saying having just had a family holiday in Alnwick, which included a day at the Castle and Garden !
CB.
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« Last Edit: Saturday 09 June 07 07:51 BST (UK) by CB »
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Bell, Foreman, Hogg, Bryson, Cock, Ward. - Alnwick area.
Jobling, Gilbraith, Slowther, Wears, Trotter, Skelton, Farmer. - Sunderland Area.
Wells, Priest, Groom, Plane, Surfling, Pegg, Cox. - North Norfolk.
Wade, Wells, Cockcroft. - Stockton.
Hallas, Cockcroft. - Leeds area.
Palmer, Wears. - Hartlepool.
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