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Stepping Back In Time
It started when my mother was dying, when we asked her about the family history, and she gave us names and dates. Her family came from France in late 1500. They were Hugenots and they were Puritans, and were chased out of ...Read more
A memory of Cinderford in 1995 by
Great Kingshill 1968 1982
Hi we moved to Great Kingshill in 1968 from Edmonton in N London. We also lived in Wood Green N. London. I remember my first impression of our new surrounds were not great. I suppose moving from London to a village in ...Read more
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My Family Memories
My great grandparents, John and Margaret Williams, lived at Llansadwrn and they and my grandparents are buried in the Church Yard at Talley. My grandparents, Evan and Florence (Dolly) Williams lived at Dan y Graig. Many happy days ...Read more
A memory of Talley in 1964 by
Eype Cottages
My Mum, Nesta Smith (nee Sprake) was born in No. 3 Eype Cottages and lived there up until she married my Dad (Ron Smith) in July 1949. They met when he was stationed close by with the Royal Army Service Corp. They used to do their ...Read more
A memory of Eype's Mouth in 1930 by
My Childhood Days
My memories of Great Bedwyn are spending my holidays with my gran and grandad William and Beatrice Alderman in Castle Rd and my uncle Dennis. My uncle and grandad were both signalmen at Great Bedwyn and I used to go down to take ...Read more
A memory of Great Bedwyn in 1955 by
Chance Finding Hotel Atlanta, Tintagel
I have discovered that this hotel, Hotel Atlanta, Tintagel, was owned by my 2nd cousin twice removed on my maternal side of the family circ. 1950's/1960's. Mr Cyril and Mrs Grace Ayles are my ancestors. I discovered ...Read more
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The Churchyard At Ludgvan
My father, Joseph Martin and Ruth, my mother, are buried at Ludgvan, together with his parents (Joseph and Sarah). The latter died in 1949/1950 and had lived at Castle Gate (Badgers Cross). My father attended school in Ludgvan ...Read more
A memory of Ludgvan in 1950 by
The Mount
My great aunt Emilly Still lived in the bungalow in the background and we as children spent many happy summer holidays in Fontmell Magna. She and Tom (who I never knew) are buried in the church graveyard. I remember travelling from ...Read more
A memory of Fontmell Magna in 1963 by
Standon Life.
I had a wonderful childhood growing up in Standon. I went to the old school in Standon High Street. We walked across the road to have dinner in the village hall. We had the luxury of a swimming pool - outdoor changing rooms. We had drinking ...Read more
A memory of Standon by
Celebrating 75 Years
My parents met in Bray when my mother worked at the Hinds Head Hotel and my father sang in St. Michael's choir. She served the thirsty singers! This was back in the late 1930's. Born and raised in Bray parish I was confirrmed and ...Read more
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Considered to be one of the finest Gothic Revival houses in England, Arbury is built on the site of an Augustinian monastery demolished during the reign of Elizabeth I.
The houses on the right were often occupied by boot and shoe makers, including John and Thomas Tull, Thomas Albury and George Parsons.
This chapter's tour finishes with an architectural flourish in Albury, a village still blighted by the A25.
Such was Iona's importance in Scottish history that nearly 50 of the country's kings are buried here, along with many chieftains of the local clans.
St George’s Chapel is the resting place of kings - Henry VIII and Charles I are buried here.
St George's Chapel is the resting place of kings - Henry VIII and Charles I are buried here.
St George's Chapel is the resting place of kings - Henry VIII and Charles I are buried here.
Situated on a steep hill on a road that comes from Sandsend, the village has a Saxon church; here are buried the bodies of seven unidentified sailors that were washed up on the tides.
Many members of the Spencer family are buried in Great Brington church.
The treacherous seas here have claimed many lives, and hundreds of seafarers are buried in the graveyards.
Many of those lost are buried under the present Esplanade.
Sidney and his wife, Ellen, are buried in Stroud Cemetery.
Such was Iona's importance in Scottish history that nearly 50 of the country's kings are buried here, along with many chieftains of the local clans.
Dating from the mid 15th century it was extensively restored in 1866 at a cost of £1,200, mostly paid thanks to the benefaction of Mr Robert Copeman, many of whose ancestors are buried within
Kingsley and his wife are buried in the churchyard.
Some of the soldiers who were killed in the furious battle of 1644 are buried in the village churchyard.
The treacherous seas here have claimed many lives, and hundreds of seafarers are buried in the graveyards.
Elizabeth Gaskell taught at the local Unitarian chapel Sunday School, and she and her husband William are buried in the chapel yard.
Many great men and women are buried here, including Wren himself, James Barry, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Opie and Landseer.
Many great men and women are buried here, including Wren himself, James Barry, Sir Joshua Reynolds, Opie and Landseer.
The family are buried at Ashworth Chapel.
Many of the eminent former residents of Stockton and Norton are buried here, and Thomas Sheraton, the world-famous furniture designer, was married in the church in 1779 – he was born in Stockton in 1751
Novelist and poet John Galsworthy lived in Bury House from 1926 until 1933.The area is now known as Bury Wharf, and the converted farm buildings are used for residential purposes.
The author's in-laws, Dorothy and Harry Goddard, are buried east of the chancel.
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