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Leicestershire / Re: photographers in leicester
« on: Sunday 20 August 17 12:23 BST (UK)  »
Many thanks Alan.
Regards,
Adrian.............

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Leicestershire / Re: photographers in leicester
« on: Saturday 19 August 17 16:47 BST (UK)  »
In my family history research I came across mention on this web-site by Beverley W information on a Leicester photographer, Mansfield of Welford Place. This has always intrigued me as my great uncle, Archibald Lewis, sent his family a photo, taken by Mansfield and I would guess this would be about 1905. I read Beverley's notes on Frank Hughes originating from Stonehouse in Gloucestershire, just outside Stroud. My family were originally from Stonehouse and seemingly there was some disagreement with Archibald which resulted in him moving presumably to the Leicester area. What is interesting is that Archibald moved to Donegal, Ireland and married in 1911, his occupation being photographer. Was he working for Mansfeld or indeed any of other companies in the area?
The family argument was sadly never settled and no one knows what it was over. Archibald's two older brothers never forgave him for not attending their father's funeral in 1935. What they didn't know was that he died on the Somme in 1917.
Any information or leads would be most welcome.

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