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Unfortunately the mill is now a ruin, although the best view is from across the river where parts of the wall are still standing in 2013. My great grandfather, John Owen, was a woollen manufacturer born in Pennant ...Read more

A memory of Llanbedr in 1890 by Anne Marie Rowland

My g g uncle George and Aunt Louisa had the Travellers Rest from about 1881, he is still there in 1901, they raised 7 children there, all who at one time or another worked for their parents. He left there and ...Read more

A memory of Little Sutton in 1890 by Rosemary Abraham

Three small roadside cottages existed on the roadside below the Pentre Farm; at this time occupied by Robert Edwards, Hawker, his children, his sister Sally, and old Mary Edwards. Collectively known as 'the ...Read more

A memory of Pentre Llifior in 1890 by John Edwards

I wonder just how many romances started after meeting under Bristol's old Tramways Clock, the time-piece once at the heart of George White's electric transport system? The mock Tudor facade to which it clings officially ...Read more

A memory of Bristol in 1890 by Paul Townsend

Transcribed from the Central Somerset Gazette of 1891: 16 May 1891 - Meare - "The Friendly and Benefit Society established last 9th Sep, held its first general church parade…After the service, the men ...Read more

A memory of Meare in 1890 by Ron Holley

Boltongate, Cumbria Strictly speaking I don’t come from Boltongate, however, I do live nearby. I am putting together an Archive for the village of Fletchertown and the local area; during my research I have come across the Ewbanks, ...Read more

A memory of Fletchertown in 1890 by Mick Jane

My great grandfather, James David Smith, owned the lease of this hotel from 1889 to 1896 when he moved with his family back to Govan. The hotel was demolished in 2011 and there are only three old photos showing ...Read more

A memory of Oban in 1890 by Carol Smith Tavinor

My grandparents Annie Holland and Alfred John Heeks became engaged to be married at this spot. Both from Cheltenham, they were soon after married and emmigrated to Canada and settled in Manitoba, then finally in Alberta. My grandmother had so many wonderful stories about growing up there.

A memory of Cheltenham in 1890 by John Meron

My search of the 1901 census has just revealed that my great maternal grandfather and his wife were staying there (the Manor at Hilton) on census day and that she was listed as a daughter and he as son in law. Her ...Read more

A memory of Hilton in 1890 by Simon Butler

Hello My name is Chris Dann I am a direct decendant of Frank Gilbert Bird of Honingham, England and I am looking for decendants of his brothers and sisters. Frank had an older brother named Charles Edward Bird born in 1893, a younger ...Read more

A memory of Honingham in 1890 by Chris Dann