I grew up in Portishead! (Which is on the Bristol Channel, and not the River Avon!

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When we looked at this 2 years ago, we couldn't find where any records were kept?
But there were some replies on the old thread - maybe you can share memories?
Otherwise maybe someone should set up a Facebook page, or something on FriendsReunited?
RootsChat is deliberately an open forum - meaning that all posts are available to Google, Bing, etc.
That's how most of us found it!

But it does mean that it isn't secure from spammers and identity theft.

The PM facility should enable you to contact others - or try a reply on the other thread?