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Sussex / Re: HARRIET MARTIN of Salehurst, Sussex
« on: Tuesday 16 August 22 21:32 BST (UK)  »
Hello Dawn
Very nice to hear from you.

I can see some of my Posts and the replies date back to 2017.
 
I recognise the name of Samuel Martin, he was the father of Christiana Martin.
Christiana Martin married Thomas Willard on 4th November 1871 at St Mary's Parish Church, Salehurst, Sussex.

One of the children of this marriage was George Henry Willard 1886-1965 he was the father of my father: George Alfred Willard 1911-1997.  I was born in 1946.

So I have a photograph of Christiana Willard nee Martin and my father and grandfather. Out of interest Christiana was known as Kate throughout her married life and as a Widow.

I am using my grandsons computer in his bedroom at the moment, so he's going to bed shortly-early riser for work!!

It would be nice if we could contact by email, I do not use Face book etc.  At the moment I cannot remember the procedure to contact each other, but I look forward to hearing from you.

Kind regards
Roy

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Kent / Re: Newspaper Archives - Karate Photos
« on: Friday 29 April 22 20:08 BST (UK)  »
Hillhurst, Top-of-the-hill & Crumblie

Thank you, I do have access to FindMyPast and it is very useful. 
With regard to BNA I used up my 3 views.
Crumblie, I will try the link you provided.

The 'stumbling block' for me is trying to find who or what company holds
original photographs of events that may or may not have been published
in Newspapers.

I have tried Alamy Stock Photos, but again I must be doing something wrong even when I have provided dates and Newspapers. Many thanks.

Kind regards
Roy Willard

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Kent / Newspaper Archives - Karate Photos
« on: Wednesday 27 April 22 16:01 BST (UK)  »
Rootschat

Help please.

In 1966 in the Tunbridge Wells area I joined the first 'Beginners Course' of a Club where I was taught Kyokushinkai Karate by John Jenkins.  It was an experience and a challenge I have never forgotten. 

On 28th August 1967 the Karate Club under John Jenkins gave a 'demonstration' at the Summer Fair, River Lawn, Tonbridge on behalf of Tonbridge Athletic Club.

Sometime later my Instructor John Jenkins gave to me copies of photos that were taken at this event and may have been published in the Kent & Sussex Courier or retained by the Courier.

I remained 'active' in Karate until 1973.  I have never forgotten John or the people I trained with.

I have lost all of my photos, can somebody please tell me how to obtain photos that are probably within the Archives of the Kent & Sussex Courier.  I have tried but I must be doing something wrong. 

Who could I phone or contact to find photographs for that particular time?

I would be grateful for any help.
Thank you
Roy Willard

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Sussex / Re: Betty JOLLEY - Robertsbridge 1937
« on: Saturday 23 April 22 15:09 BST (UK)  »
Alan

i am not a member of Ancestry, but my friend is and she is the daughter of Charlie Willmer.  I will pass on to her the message from you and that of CaroleW.

Thank you
Kind regards

Roy
Roy Willard

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Sussex / Re: BETTY JOLLEY-ROBERTSBRIDGE 1937
« on: Thursday 21 April 22 13:05 BST (UK)  »
CarolW
I will look on the 1939 Register as you suggest.
Thank you
Regards
Roy

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Sussex / Betty JOLLEY - Robertsbridge 1937
« on: Thursday 21 April 22 11:21 BST (UK)  »
Can somebody help me please?

I am looking into aspects of the life of Edward Charles (Charlie) Willmer, he was a friend of my father: George Alfred Willard before and during the Second World War.

Charlie Willmer was involved in the 1930s with the Robertsbridge Gymnastics Club, with the assistance of Samson Crittenden and H. Wood taught Boys and Girls Gymnastics.

In 1937 a display was given by Girls at the Mission Hall in Robertsbridge, one member: Betty Jolley was presented with a Cup as being the Best All-rounder.

Does anybody have knowledge of Bety Jolley, this event or of the Gymnastic Club, it's Instructors and Members?

Thank you
Roy Willard

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Sussex / Re: Gymnastics connection
« on: Monday 28 March 22 10:38 BST (UK)  »
Crisane, CaroleW, Mabel Bagshawe and Rosinish,

Sorry I did not reply earlier, thank you for your help.  I will do my best to follow up each of the 'links' you have provided.

What I would like to do, is find out if there are relatives of: Samson Jesse Crittenden and J.S.O. Robertson-Luxford still living in the Salehurst Robertsbridge district.  If so I would then write to them just to query the Gymnastic connection.

Hopefully I have attached a Newspaper article from 1936, this has stimulated my interest in these men and 'Charlie Wilmer'.

Thank you again for your help

Roy Willard

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Sussex / Gymnastics connection
« on: Monday 21 March 22 15:29 GMT (UK)  »
Can somebody help please?

I have carried out research on the life of a man; Edward Charles Wilmer who before WW2 worked with my Father George Alfred Willard at Mountfield Gypsum Mines.

He was in the Robertsbridge Village Boxing Club with my Father and joined the royal Sussex Regiment TA and then Regular Army in April 1939 and September 1939. 

They were both POW's for a number of years but survived the War.

I have found Newspaper Archives invaluable when researching their lives before WW2.

With regard Edward Charles Wilmer (or Willmer) he was known in Roberstbridge and Salehurst as 'Charlie' Wilmer.  He was fully involved with the Robertsbridge Boxing Club and Archives carry such news items with him involved.

One area of interest is that c.1933 he formed a Gymnastic 'Club' initially for Boys and then later for Girls.  In this endeavour, again through Newspaper Archives he was partnered with or supported by a: S. Crittenden late R.N.  In addition 'Parallel Bars' were presented to the Club by Mr. J. S. O. Robertson-Luxford.  In 1933 the Club had a membership of just under 20 boys.

I could not find out much more through the Newspaper Archives about S. Crittenden.  But searching Birth, Marriage, Death and Military Records I found the normal records plus the 1921 Census, 1939 Register and service in the Royal Navy.

With regard to Mr. J. S. O. Robertson-Luxford I have not carried out any searches yet.

I am trying to find the 'Gymnastics' connection between the three men.

Thank you

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Kent / Re: Edward Charles Wilmer 1921
« on: Monday 14 March 22 17:28 GMT (UK)  »
Hillhurst
Yes, a lot of my research has been through Newspaper Archives.  I found that information in two Newspapers.
Corporal Edward C. Willmer and Private Edward Sydney Whiteman were Repatriated in 1944.  One of the Newspapers carried a photograph of Corporal C. Willmer with his wife and children.
They both had been wounded.  The Red Cross was instrumental in their Repatriation.
Thanks for your help.
Roy Willard

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