Author Topic: Old Mitcham (Read 582 times)

Barker7573 · « **on:** Monday 12 February 18 22:16 GMT (UK) »

Anyone has any info on smiths, Ridley, Chapman's, barker. I'm related to them just want too see if any photos or info on the Gypsy Mitcham.
1930-1990

frostyknight · « **Reply #1 on:** Monday 12 February 18 22:28 GMT (UK) »

Can you add some details of what country, and the relevant dates to make it easier for someone to help you?

Barker7573 · « **Reply #2 on:** Monday 12 February 18 22:52 GMT (UK) »

Updated. Thanks

chempat

Welcome to rootschat, Barker7573.

By 'Old Mitcham' do you mean this area?

https://photoarchive.merton.gov.uk/collections/buildings/35359-old-mitcham

By 'Gypsy Mitcham' do you mean anyone with the surnames 'smiths, Ridley, Chapman's, barker' who lived in Mitcham from 1930 to 1990?

Google search gives e.g.
https://photoarchive.merton.gov.uk/collections/open-spaces/33166-gypsy-families-pictured-on-mitcham-common

and this post on Ancestry from 2006 onwards which might be of use if you have access:
https://www.ancestry.co.uk/boards/thread.aspx?mv=flat&m=39234&p=surnames.smith

More information and discusssions from google searches.

frostyknight

Meant to say welcome to Rootschat Barker, its a really great site

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