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Whaplode, St Mary's Church c1955

Whaplode, St Mary's Church c1955
 
 

Whaplode, St Mary's Church c1955 Ref: w380001

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Talbot Hotel

I was born in Holbeach in 1958 and lived in the Talbot Hotel, High Street until 1967 when we moved to Moulton. My parents were Frank and Beryl Richmond. I have very fond memories of my childhood in Holbeach. We regularly went to the Milroy for Sunday lunch, best food ever! I was a regular visitor to Pledgers toy shop on a Saturday to spend my pocket money which was opposite our hotel. Franklins grocers was managed by my uncle Walter Jones and there was always a wonderful smell of freshly ground coffee as you walked in, and big legs of ham hanging behind the counter. There is a lot to be said for the good old days when food was just the best. Although I haved lived in Nottingham since I was a teenager I still get sausages from Swepstones whenever I can. My children love them! Unfortunately the Talbot was pulled down many years ago and I have very few photos. If anyone has any photos of the old hotel it would be lovely to see them.

Shared on 11 April 2009 by Alison Richmond.

Photo of Holbeach, High Street c1955

Holbeach, High Street c1955
Ref: H318093

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I MISS MY HOME TOWN

I went to school and we had to go down High Street every day and we had to go for lunch every day, I miss my home town. My name is June Mackman Warner.

Shared on 25 July 2008 by June Mackman.

Photo of Holbeach, Carters Park c1965

Holbeach, Carters Park c1965
Ref: H318064

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Father's connection with the park

My father worked in the field that became Carters Park when Mr Carter gave it to the town.  He was Cyril King and he was aged 13 at the time, having left school to work on the land.  It is very moving as he died in 2003 and his ashes are now in the cemetery directly opposite the park.  He eventually went on to farm down Crown Colony/Sluice Road Holbeach Marsh until his retirement.

Shared on 20 June 2008 by Anne Ford.

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.
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Jane Mitchell

Shared on 20 October 2009 by Jane Mitchell.

Photo of Spalding, Town Hall c1955

Spalding, Town Hall c1955
Ref: s388228

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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

Shared on 19 October 2009 by Jane Mitchell.

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