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Hi, I am trying to research my family tree, family name is Sipthorp. I have obtained various birth certificates for my father and uncle. They were born in these pretty little cottages, the family consisted of mum, dad and 5 children, my, what a squash! My grandfather worked at the powder mills which I can only assume to be The Royal Small Arms Factory at Enfield Lock. If anyone out there could perhaps help me with this unusual surname, which by the way is a very old Cheshunt name, I would be very grateful for any further information.

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A memory of Cheshunt in Hertfordshire shared on Tuesday, 27th January 2009.

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RE: RE: Mill Lane Cottages, Mill Lane, Turnford, Herts

Hi,
Sorry can't help out with the surname, but can with the gunpowder miils you mentioned. The Rotal Gunpowder Mills are closely connected with the Royal Small Arms, but are in fact located at Waltham Abbey a liitle closer to Turnford than Enflied is. The site is now a big museum - here is the link. Its worth a look around if you are ever visiting the area.
http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com

Comment from Jan Downey on Thursday, 13th August 2009.

RE: RE: Mill Lane Cottages, Mill Lane, Turnford, Herts

Hi,
Sorry I can't help out with the surname, but can with the gunpowder miils you mentioned. The Royal Gunpowder Mills are closely connected with the Royal Small Arms, but are in fact located at Waltham Abbey a litle closer to Turnford than Enfield is. The site is now a big museum - here is the link. Its worth a look around if you are ever visiting the area.
http://www.royalgunpowdermills.com

Comment from Jan Downey on Thursday, 13th August 2009.

RE: RE: Mill Lane Cottages, Mill Lane, Turnford, Herts

Hi Thanks for this information. Yes I will visit the site you mentioned. Thanks for reading and replying. Regards Carole

Comment from Carole Smith on Tuesday, 18th August 2009.

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