The Bartrams
There is a long line of us 'Bartrams' living and working in Cromer. I myself was born in East Runton 1956, although at the time my parents Bernard and Mary lived in Gas Works Cottage, Cromer. We moved to Lynwood Road, Cromer in 1957. My father, Bernard William Bartram, was at the time in the RAF. When he left he joined the railway as a signalman. My grandfather Ernest Bartram was also a signalman and lived at 7 Central Road for many years. He and my grandmother Emma were I believe quite eminent in local council for Cromer for many years. I had an uncle there as well Ernest, known as 'Tim', also ex-RAF and later a signalman. I have many memories of Cromer and a lot more to tell. I will update as I can. I visit there when I can. Last year (2009) I visited there twice during the summer. I was on holiday from where I now live - Spain. Cromer is still my favorite place to return too. It feels like I belong there - like home.
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Does anybody remember the Bartram's????
Comment from PHIL BARTRAM on Monday, 12th April 2010.
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Hello, Phil I am the nephew of Ernest Bartram, who was Kathleen Bartram's brother. I was born in 1953, lived in Hoveton for many years, but moved to Canada in 1988 and still reside there. Ernest enabled me to get a job with Norfolk County Coucil, and i too have lots of memories, I would like to communicate more with you, my email address is trev@riverwood.cc Hope to hear from you and any other Bartrams soon. Trevor
Comment from Trevor Hutchins on Sunday, 19th June 2011.
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Hello Phillip. My name is Linsay Anne Williams (nee Bartram), I am the daughter of Kathleen Hilda Lucy and Ernest Sylvester Bartram. I was born in 1947 and have just seen this piece on wikipedia. I am overwhelmed. My parents divorced in 1959 and you, Philip, are my first cousin. My mother remarried and we moved in 1959 to Chester where my Mum remained until 2008 when she died. My stepfather John (Jack) died in 1972. I knew of Mary and Bernard and remember you being born, although only a little girl then. We lived in Links Avenue, Cromer and your parents lived on a newly built estate just opposite us they must have moved from East Runton after you were born. I have been doing some family tree in the past and found out that "Tim" had died in the 1980s, I have always hoped he would look for me but he never did. I have put off looking several times especially when Mum (Kay) was alive. I have only recently found out that he had died. I have always thought "what happened to Uncle Bernard and Aunty Mary"? I knew I had cousins out there! Phillip, I am shocked and can't stop shaking, to just find you like this. Are Bernard or Mary still alive? I joined the Air Force and met my husband, who is now an RAF Officer (retired) and working for the Air Cadet Organisation as a retired officer. The RAF runs in our blood I think. Also one other thing. My father Tim played the trumpet and was very musical, my son, Stuart is also musical. I would love to communicate with you. Your lost cousin Lindsay (Linz)
Comment from Lindsay Williams on Sunday, 30th October 2011.
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Fantastic. By me putting a memory on this great site I have gained a long lost cousin. If this site did not exist we would have never made contact. I am very grateful to The Francis Frith Collection for our reunion. Anybody reading this should give it a go.
Comment from Phil Bartram on Saturday, 17th December 2011.