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Hertfordshire / Hatfield House 1881-1891
« on: Wednesday 28 November 12 16:48 GMT (UK)  »
I have a number of carte de visit which are of members of the Hatfield servants in this decade and wonder if anyone else has been able to name them.This is just one example and taking the photographer as a date link m.Baptiste 516 Oxford Street. 1885-1887

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Armed Forces / RAF Cosford Albrighton, Staffs
« on: Friday 23 November 12 15:03 GMT (UK)  »
Group photo of some members of the 40th boy entrants in 1961.

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England / W F Relf Southgate 1881-1891
« on: Thursday 22 November 12 19:00 GMT (UK)  »
The photograph of which I show my copy belonged to Fanny Ward who was a servant at Hatfield House, Taplow Court and 11 Carlton Terrace between 1881 and 1891. The same photograph was purchased at an antique mall in Minocqua, Wisconsin. USA. and I found it on line under W.F.Relf. On the back of mine is written "With the originals complements". I thought as mine was in an album of servants pictures it may have been a servant but now that another has surfaced would the smiling guitar player be an entertainer. Looking at the census there is no W F Relf found. Any ideas please.

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Staffordshire / Albrighton RAF Cosford
« on: Tuesday 20 November 12 21:20 GMT (UK)  »
A photo taken in 1961 of members of the 40th Entry ARM,s if anyone knows who they are it will be interesting.

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Kent / Wills 1396-1659
« on: Friday 16 November 12 10:25 GMT (UK)  »
East Kent Will Index (1396-1659)
© M. J. & D. G. Cozens March 2005 - Dec 2010
Sources:- Archdeaconry Court original wills DCb/PRC16 (1550-1659) & registered wills DCb/PRC17 (1396-1659)
Consistory Court original wills DCb/PRC31(1559-1659) & registered wills DCb/PRC32 (1396-1659)
"Calendar of Wills & Administrations" by Henry R Plomer including Wingham peculiar wills DCb/PRC33 (1417-1549)

The National Archives 1384-1858 use the prefix PROB11 and very few of the early wills such as PRC17/28/6  from Cozens list appear on a search in the NA.
What is the solution to finding where these wills are located.

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Kent / kemps stairs herne bay
« on: Wednesday 07 November 12 12:06 GMT (UK)  »
Does anyone know the reason and period that this name derived from. It is often quoted in smuggling tales but must be earlier than the 18th century.

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Gloucestershire / Thomas Henry Hancock Stratton School
« on: Friday 19 October 12 15:45 BST (UK)  »
Thomas Henry Hancock 1871-1968 . Head master Stratton School,Cirencester,Glos in 1910. Family George Thomas Gordon 1898-1971, Herbert Stewart 1899-1967 and Frederick Edwin 1908- 1978. Wife Bessie Michell  Hancock nee Kinsman  1878-1969.
If anyone is connected to the family I have photographs and family history that may be of interest to them. Please contact.

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London and Middlesex / Fire Bishops Gate Nov.7th1765 London
« on: Monday 01 October 12 08:47 BST (UK)  »
A much documented fire in the newspapers of the day. I am intrested in George Kemp,cabinet maker and William Button,upholder who's premises on the corner of White Lyon Court and Cornhill were rebuilt after the fire.
On May 26th 1783 an auction takes place of the estate of George Kemp, Broker, 64 Kingsland Road, Cornhill . The front is 56 feet and the depth 100 feet. There are four rooms to a floor, with coach and outbuildings, stable yard and orchard.  There is also the stock in trade of four soft beds with cotten,feather beds,blankets,quilts,mahogany double and single chest of drawers , chairs furniture etc.  reference     Morning Herald and Advertiser.
I don't think the present day numbering corresponds to the auction details of number 64.
I would like to now which the actual building is and if there is any references to its cost of construction.

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Staffordshire / Hall Green World War 2 1944
« on: Sunday 30 September 12 20:30 BST (UK)  »
I have a relative who lived at Sand Gate Road, Hall Green in 1944 and describes himself as an Aircraft Fitter. He was in the TA so is in a reserved occupation. Prior to WW2 he was employed at Archers Garage, which may have been the one at Shirley. Given the lack of transport I assume his employment would not have been to far away and wondered if it was at one of the shadow factories. His name was John Thomas Reynolds but always referred to as Tom.Any ideas please.

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