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Oops yes 1885, I can't be sure where they were in 1901, the names are popular, the only thing I do know is where their elder brother Joseph Edward gallagher was as he was about 15 when they were found and am sure he would have already been at sea at this time, he was a merchant seaman.

Given that the horse was trained in Berkshire and the tenant of Brendan's Cottage was a groom, I suspect he gave his house which previously was likely to be no 11 Council House, the name of the horse which was famous locally for the preceding few years.

Thank you Lizzie L, I never thought of that, shame I cant seem to find any pictures.

Just wondering if Richard worked at RAF Milton in 1939, do you think he could have been a civvy does anyone know, or would he have had to be serving in the RAF.  Maybe he was just employed to get the base ready as this was the beginning of the war.

Sloe Gin, thats a great help that he was still in the area in 1942 thank you.

I have now learned that he never came home to the north east so really dont know where he ended up - there are a few marriages but I cant be sure that they are the same Richard, seems like I will just have to be satisfied with the information I have.  Thanks again to all that have contributed, much appreciated.

Thank you all for all yours replies, your time and efforts are appreciated and has helped me immensly

Hi
I wonder if anyone could help me out, a relative of mine was living at Brendans Cottage, Wantage Road, Berkshire on 1939 census.  It states he was General Labourer RFA Mill, Richard Simpson b1915.
Story has it in my family that he ran off to work with race horses, I just wondered if this property could have something to do with racing.  I dont know the area at all so if anyone could help out that would be great.
Also what would RFA Mill be?
Many Thanks