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What A Shame
I've lived in Spalding for the last 33 years and before that Tongue End. Up until 10 years ago Spalding was a lovely place to live, not now though. I remember walking through the town and people were friendly, yes there were fights but with fists (NOT KNIVES). Now young gangs hang round Holland Market and Hall Place intimidating people, and the police do nothing to protect the good folk of the town. WHAT A SHAME! This was such a wonderful quiet market town.
Surfleet Reservoir
Lived in Surfleet Reservoir until joining he Royal Navy in 1949. Now writing a book and am seeking more information regarding the localle
Lost Relatives
Does any one have any memories of my mother who lived in Surfleet from 1944 till 1948? Her name was Joyce and she was married to an Edward (Eddie) Arthur. My mother was from Newcastle, I think Eddie was a Cockney and had his own business. They lived overlooking the river. He had a sister called Vi. My mother had a baby boy who died very young, he was also called Eddie and I believe he is buried in the churchyard. There is a conection between a lady called Pat who lived in Spalding and I think her son was Billy, she drove a car which I believe was not very popular then for a lady, I would love to have any information. Thanking you, Roz
Lincolnshire memories
Elizabeth Allaban
I wonder if anyone could be of help. I am in the process of tracing my family tree and have discovered my great grandmother, Elizabth Allaban (or Allabon) (married in Spalding to Joseph Preddy in March 1891) was a servant in Elton Villas, Spalding. Does anyone know where this is or do you know of anyone with the name Allaban? Joseph Preddy was born in Nettleton.
I would love to hear from anyone as I have become seriously addicted to genealogy.
Thanks
Jane Mitchell
Jailhouse Rock
I remember living in Cowbit and went to see jailhouse rock in the Odeon cinema. Never saw the end of the film because the last bus went to early!
I was in the Gleede boys school in 1960-1961 I then moved to Long sutton and the Peele school.
Allaban Surname
My great grandmother, Elizabeth Allaban (born around 1864) was a servant at Elton Villas in Spalding. Do you know where this would have been in Spalding? I am currently tracing my family tree so would be pleased to hear from anyone with that name. Elizabeth Allaban married Joseph Preddy in March 1891 at Spalding.
Regards
Jane Mitchell
Wadeson Family
This isn't a memory (before my time!) but a plea for family history help as I have several ancestors who were born or lived in this area.
My 5th great grandfather Robert Wadeson married Eva Weyman in Whaplode Drove in 1750. They then lived in Barbados, Carribean for several years where my 4th great grandfather Samuel Weyman Wadeson was born in 1754. By 1760 the family had returned to live in Spalding where other children (John and Robert) were born.
I am looking for any information about Robert's birth (about 1725) and his parents or anything else about the family (such as why they went to Barbados ??).
I believe that Eva Weyman was born in Spalding in 1726 to parents John Weyman and Mary and would like to know more about them also.
I would be grateful for any help.
Ros in Sydney
