St Walburg''s
My great-grandfather Hugh Bell (born 1854) was the 13th child to be baptised at the then new church. He was later married there in 1874 to an Alice Gradwell from Preston. One of many children of William Gradwell (born 1818) and a descendant from the famous GRADWELL family. I, Brian Freeman, was a painter and decorator and served my apprenticeship with John Corbishley and Sons, 170 North Road, Preston from 1950/1956, and was not aware when Corbishleys decorated St Walburge's Church that my family had any connection with the said church.
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RE: RE: St Walburg's
I am interested in the family of Hugh Bell, since it was a Hugh Bell that saved my life in the sea at Fleetwood in 1947, I wonder if there is any connection to the Hugh Bell mentioned in Memoirs. I have been trying to find Mr Bell or his family. The only info I have is he lived in Aston-on-Ribble @ Brierfield Road. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. F.R.Porter.
Comment from Frederick Porter on Tuesday, 6th April 2010.
RE: RE: St Walburg''s
Yes you are on the right family.
contact me again.
complicated this Frith account
Brian
Comment from Brian Freeman on Saturday, 10th April 2010.