Nostalgic memories of Gedney Hill's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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The marriage in 1804 features distantly in my own family history and follows through with the marriages of Thomas and Tryphena Lawrence in 1834, followed by David and Ann Durant in 1870, and then David and Mabel Marshall in 1907. Mabel was my great grandfather's cousin. 'Holy Trinity' is the main church in Gedney Hill but the Chapel still stands a few yards further down the road, but is now disused and available for sale.
Sorry no memories, but I am trying to find information about the family of Daniel Watson who farmed/ lived in the area around the 1840s to 1980s in order to add to our family tree. Thank you.
No memories but would like info & photo of Mr W Bensons garage who supplied my grandfathers MG WA saloon in 1939 - which I have just restored. Any info or links would be appreciated. Thanks, Rob Taylor
I have no memories of Gedney Hill but am searching for a William Foster who I know lived there at least between 1871 and 1901 - after this I lose him. He was born in 1841 in Parson Drove Cambridgeshire and was married to Elizabeth. Hope someone can help. Ken
I don't have a memory to share but hope that someone can help me with my family history search. My ancestor Thomas Dams (Dames) married Sarah Leatherland 27 Aug 1804, Holbeach, Lincs. Banns published 2 Aug 1804 - both of this Parish. (recorded as DAMES) - Gedney Hill Chapel / Minister John Dinham in presence of William Norman). Can someone help me please. Does this chapel still exist or is it now called ...see more