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My GreatGrandParents Were Robert William Shaw and Eleanor (Wilkinson) Shaw. He worked as a Roller Coverer at a Cotton Factory, I do not know what the name of the factory was. I know my Grandmothers name ...Read more

A memory of Sabden in 1880 by somersetmass

I lived in Kingskerswell as a young child and emigrated to Australia in 1986. I was 10yrs. I missed it dearly and have fond memories although I forget the names of streets etc. I went to the local Primary school both old and new. ...Read more

A memory of Kingskerswell in 1880 by Kirstie Bond

My Great, Great, Grandfather planted these trees which you can see running down the middle of the photo in 1883 when the cemetery was opened and they are still present to this day. His name was Henry Harris (1827-1911).  He died ...Read more

A memory of Oystermouth in 1880 by Nicholas Johns

The building on the extreme right of the photograph used to be the Ring o' Bells Public House, owned by my great grandfather, Jesse Laver Difford. It was initially called The Grapevine Inn, or was called that when my ...Read more

A memory of Meare in 1880 by Ann Lilly

Research has shown that Pirbright was the home for many of my relatives. Edwin Bullen and his wife Sarah resided at White Acre Cottage and 29 Railway Junction was the home of George and Charlotte Bullen. George and ...Read more

A memory of Pirbright in 1880 by Colin Bullen

This is May Cottages and the home of my gt.grandparents James and Jane Childs.  James was a shepherd on the Adhust Estate for John Bonham Carter and Jane looked after the sick and the poor here for 36 years.  She also raised 6 of her own children including my grandfather William Childs.

A memory of Sheet in 1880 by Jennifer Bennett

I am not entirely sure of the year, but I am told that one of my great grandfather's brothers owned this Inn at one time. I would love to hear from anyone that can shed more light on this.

A memory of Ely in 1880 by Alison Lamper

My great-grandfather's house, Leinster House, No. 1 Spencer Park was built in about 1880 and stood on a large corner plot at the top of St. John's Hill. It was demolished in 1964 and a block of flats were built soon ...Read more

A memory of Wandsworth in 1880

My grandfather was born at Two Gates (on the census of 1901) he was born in 1898 and was aged 3 on the 1901 census. His name was Joseph Phillips. His own father's name was Isaac. Wish I asked my grandfather questions while he was alive as ...Read more

A memory of Two Gates in 1880

My great grand father was married in this church in 1885 to Miss Alice Llilee, they 8 children between 1885 and 1903 and one of those children was my grandfather Robert Hall (1888/1954). I think there might be records of ...Read more

A memory of Folkestone in 1880 by Keith Martin