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Thanks Pels! I though this would be the case, but just wanted to check.

I agree that ancestry is a fantastic site, just a shame they don't have this feature. Thanks for responding 

Thanks, but it's the wrong family

I'm looking for Arthur Hall & Herbert Lake who lived there in 1902 (according to the London, England, School Admissions and Discharges, 1840-1911 records on ancestry).

It's been a family mystery for ages as my granddad always said that his dad (Herbert Lake), used to have the surname Hall. Now I seem to have found evidence, but it seems a bit odd that his father (Arthur Hall), didn't change his name too? Very strange.....

I think I'm going to spend the rest of my evening searching......

Hello!

I have a subscription to ancestry.co.uk, but can't see an option to look up an address. Is anybody able to tell me who was living at 5 Falcon Terrace, Battersea, London in 1901? I would be extremely grateful for any help.

Thank you 

Hello Allison,
There are no primary online records for him such as a seaman's pouch or a medal listing. Depending on when he joined the Merchant Navy will determine where his records are filed. Prior to 1941 these will be held at Southampton City Archives. If he served through the war years then his CRS 10 (service record), if it has survived, should be held at Kew in piece BT 382/970 at this link:  http://www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/displaycataloguedetails.asp?CATLN=6&CATID=8124275&SearchInit=4&CATREF=bt+382%2F970 Hit the link then hit "Request this" then take the "Request Estimate" option and follow instructions. You need to ask for the CRS 10 for Lake Herbert and include the date and place of birth. The cost should be no more than a tenner. If you are able to visit Kew then it would be free.

I hope that is a start.
Regards
Hugh

Thank you Hugh, this is really useful. I'm debating over whether to take a trip down to Kew or not. Thanks again.
Alli

Hello

Is anyone able to tell me where I can request service records for the Merchant Navy? The person I'm trying to trace signed up in 1940.

Thanks