Attwells fair folk

[hardiman-burton]

Hi - I'm trying to trace fairground folk called Atwell - my mother grew up in moreton in marsh glostershire and remembers them coming to town when she was a girl in the 1940's and was allowed free rides as they were relatives - she thinks they may have been married to one of her father's sisters - he was called herbert victor hardiman and was the youngest of seven

[CitizenSmith]

Hi

Welcome to the list.

Have you tried getting in touch with the National Fairground Archive (www.nfa.dept.shef.ac.uk) to see if they have any references to the Atwell family?

Also, in the 1911 census for Herbert's family, it looks like he has a younger sister – Dorothy Mable aged 8 months - rather than being the youngest of the 7 children.

Best wishes
Sharon

[Barbara1]

I have a feeling that a Fairground Family called Atwell are living just outside Shilton, Oxdfordshire. My neighbour will know for sure I will ask her tomorrow.

Regards

Barbara

[hardiman-burton]

thanks Barbara - I would like to make contact with the Attwells if possible to see if they are relatives but live in Yorkshire - though did live near Shilton as a child. If your neighbour visits the Attwells would she find out how I can contact them if they are interested.

[Barbara1]

Hi,

I could go and see them.  If you can send me details, names and dates and locations, and relationships it would be helpful.  If it looks promising I will see if it's ok for you to contact them or vice versa.

There cannot be that many Atwells connected with fair grounds, so I would imagine they would be able to help.

Where did you live near Shilton ? I live in Brize Norton.

Regards

Barbara

[hardiman-burton]

Hi Barbara

my mother was born and brought up in moreton in marsh until she married my father who was in the RAF - incidentially I lived at RAF Brize Norton in the 1970,s. My mother was Ethel Hardiman, older sister Audrey and younger brother Roy. They remember the fair coming to moreton in 1930/40's and were given free rides as they were told it was their uncle - they think ? Atwell had married one of their father's sisters - their father was Herbert Victor Hardiman (who was a jack of all trades, small holder one time fire fighter etc) born 1904 - 1975. Herbert had siblings Ernest John, Alice, Minnie,Ethel, Edith and possibly Mabel - his parents were Richard Hardiman (1858 - 1928) and Emma Gardiner. I have managed to find interesting facts about the family before Richard and would be happy to share what I know and maybe if the Attwells are relatives they may know family history which they can share.

[Barbara1]

Hi,

I have had a delightful visit to one of The Hatwell Families, who live near Shilton.  I met John Hatwell aged 78 and his sister Ann aged 91. 

John was born in Moreton in the Marsh. His father was George Hatwell and mother was Rose Taylor, who died aged 92.

Rose had a sister  Ada -        who lived in Dunstable
                             Nell  -             "             Moreton in the Marsh
                             Ede  -             "             Moreton in the Marsh and married
                                                                  Herbert Victor Hardiman. 

Both John and Ann had met Herbert, but they called him "Dick".
                                 

I therefore am confident that these are your Atwells ( Hatwells).
They are happy for you to ring them, the best times are Monday -Weds mornings.

If you e mail me your email address I will send you the number.

Regards   Barbara

[hardiman-burton]

Hi Barbara - thanks for your help - when I got your reply I wasn't sure there was a connection, but I have spoken to my mother and she says her father was called Dick by some people although he was usually called Herb.  He was married to my grandmother Eleanor Kate Day who was called Nell/Nellie - I don't know of any Rose's in the family but my grand dad did have several sisters. I would like to make contact and if possible write to John and Ann Hatwell and see what they can tell me
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[David Henry Attewell]

Hi,Nearly fell off my chair when i found this post my grandfather Emmanuel Attewell travelled with the fairs for many years i don't know if if it's to do with him or a hell of a coincidence. The family used to overwinter in wales where he eventually settled.Could be another part of the family i haven't found yet gypsy families can be hard to follow.