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What wonderful memories I have of my childhood holidays in Margate. Reading others memories bring them all racing back. The children born just after the war were so lucky. Although we really had nothing as regards money ...Read more

A memory of Margate in 1880 by Pauline Stone

The above address was once a school according to the 1881 Census. A distant relative of mine was once a pupil there. I am interested to know the name of this school as well the type of school if at all possible. My ...Read more

A memory of Lymington in 1880 by Bob Hewitt

I was also at Palmerston House and I remember it well it was an old building and was once a Victorian boys home. I can't say I enjoyed my stay but it made me what I am today and appreciate things that kids of my age ...Read more

A memory of Romsey in 1880 by Ian Waters

My husbands family were from Bascote. His ancestor Edwin Markham moved there as an ag labourer in the 1870s. His wife Maria died shortly after, and he married again. He had very many children, and used to drink at the Fox and ...Read more

A memory of Bascote in 1880 by R K

Whether or not Sparnham House was an old coaching inn (I doubt it) or not, it is noteworthy of being the long-time residence of John Hannibal (or sometimes Henry) Foaden and his wife Elizabeth nee Husson. They were married in the ...Read more

A memory of Ashburton in 1880 by Eric Graham