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KayP
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Westbury Leigh - Baker's shop
« on: Friday 14 March 08 23:21 GMT (UK) »
From about 1871 to after 1901 my ancestors had a bakery/grocery shop in  Westbury Leigh.  The first was William ALLEY (married 3 times -Emma Keates, Elizabeth Minty, , Hannah Hales) and then his son Thomas (married to Elizabeth Humphreys) took over.  After that Thomas's son Norman (married to Florence Leybourne) took over until his death in 1918.

I wonder if anyone has any knowledge of "old" Westbury Leigh and would know if such a shop was or know anything of the ALLEY family around that time.  William was a church elder and Thomas was apparently the local constable.  I suppose I need the help of a local historian.

I am have a day or so to spend in Westbury Leigh this summer and would like as much information about the village/town as possible.  Any help very much appreciated.

Thanks Kay

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Re: Westbury Leigh - Baker's shop
« Reply #1 on: Sunday 16 March 08 09:27 GMT (UK) »
Have you seen this site

http://www.bbc.co.uk/wiltshire/content/image_galleries/historic_westbury_photos_gallery1.shtml
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Re: Westbury Leigh - Baker's shop
« Reply #2 on: Sunday 16 March 08 18:18 GMT (UK) »
Hi Liverpool Lass:

Yes, I have checked out the website and it is fascinating.  I get caught up in looking at the photos from the different towns and villages.  Unfortunately it did not really help me in finding the bakery/grocer's shop.

Thanks anyway, Kay
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