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We remember well Mr Arthur Harry Read telling us about his father Henry who was employed as gamekeeper at Brandon House. It was his inlaws who were last of the flintknappers. Henry was also gamekeeper at Kimberley Park, and raised his family in Thetford forest.

A memory of Brandon in 1890

My great uncle may be in this photo. I remember he told me that he and some of his pals walked from West Ham in the early hours of the morning and managed to get a spot on the Lambeth side of the bridge. They were just boys and came ...Read more

A memory of London in 1890 by Philip Cousins

My grandmother worked in a hostelry called the Jolly Potter; it was run by Joseph Price and his wife Elizabeth. My grandmother was Julia Rutter, she was 16 and a servant, this was in the 1890's. Does any know of the Price family, the pub or the Rutter family?

A memory of Newbottle in 1890

I have found a letter from Mary Ann Balshaw (possibly Ada Mary Ann) written from British School, Patricroft in 1882 - I believe she was the sister of my grandfather. He disappeared without a trace in about ...Read more

A memory of Oldham in 1890 by June Bartlett

The 1901 census shows my grandad was living at 49 Durants Road Enfield with his wife and two children. His occupation is shown as Clerk at Electric Lamp Works. Does anyone know the likely name and location of the Electric Lamp Works?

A memory of Enfield in 1890 by Brian Stockley

I was told a tale by Mrs Lester of Bradwell Village that one day the lord of Bradwell Manor had visitors from Scotland staying, and early one morning as they looked out of their bedroom window and looked across the ...Read more

A memory of Heelands in 1890 by Linda Sholl

I have only visited Eye once and that was to visit the Queens Head Inn in the centre of Eye. My grandfather was born there and my great-grandfather owned it. I know it is over 550 yrs old and a magnifent old building. I have just ...Read more

A memory of Eye in 1890 by Anthony Pearce

I cannot trace my grand father's birth. The second child registered as born at 2 Armour Street, Riccarton, Kilmarnock (now demolished). Can anyone supply me with an old photo of the area?

A memory of Irvine in 1890 by James Conn

My uncle's grandmother, Mary Solan, is recorded as living at 99 High Legh with six children and two lodgers.  Does the address refer to a street of the same name as the village?  Are there any pictures that would show this address?

A memory of High Legh in 1890 by Mike Brady

I recently made a trip to visit my ancestor's grave in the cemetery at Mortlach Parish Church. The tomb stone records the deaths of my Great Grandmother Margaret Stuart who died in 1897 aged 50 years ...Read more

A memory of Dufftown in 1890 by Caryl Longland