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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Leicestershire => Topic started by: Al in Vane on Thursday 08 July 10 14:21 BST (UK)

Title: Tin Hat Lookup Request
Post by: Al in Vane on Thursday 08 July 10 14:21 BST (UK)
Hi, if anyone has access to Hinckley Parish Church records could they have a look for Christening of Matthew Bailey for me, later census returns suggest his birth as 1801 so if Christened I imagine it would be between then and 1803.

Al
Title: Re: Tin Hat Lookup Request
Post by: Holly12 on Friday 08 September 17 15:02 BST (UK)
I am also looking for Baileys in Hinckley but with little luck so far.
Title: Re: Tin Hat Lookup Request
Post by: BumbleB on Friday 08 September 17 15:26 BST (UK)
From the parish records currently available on FindMyPast there is only one baptism with the surname Bailey - Sarah, daughter of John and Sarah - born 17 December 1804 and baptised at St Mary, Hinckley on 3 June 1805.
Title: Re: Tin Hat Lookup Request
Post by: ThrelfallYorky on Friday 08 September 17 15:27 BST (UK)
- Sorry, why is this called "Tin Hat Look Up request", please?
Oh well, I suppose it even got me looking at it, whereas I might not otherwise...
Title: Re: Tin Hat Lookup Request
Post by: BumbleB on Friday 08 September 17 15:36 BST (UK)
According to Mr G there is an amateur theatre society in Hinckley - The Tinhatters  :-\  Plus this:

http://www.hinckleytimes.net/news/local-news/past-times-how-hinckley-became-6710318

I would have associated Framework Knitters with Hinckley, but then what would I know?
Title: Re: Tin Hat Lookup Request
Post by: nicoalanne on Tuesday 10 October 17 13:33 BST (UK)
The Tin Hat is part of Hinckley's history, as is the knitters framework, knitwear in general and the Hansom Cab.  We have a lovely museum too...