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Coningsby, Silver Street c.1955
Photo ref: C429001
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A Selection of Memories from Coningsby

For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our website to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was, prompted by the photographs in our archive. Here are some from Coningsby

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If this has sparked a memory, why not share it here?

My father was born in North Kyme Farmhouse in 1897. He showed me the farm about 40 years ago. I searched for it recently and could find no trace. I wonder if the RAF bought the land. I would be so happy to have any information as I am trying to write up family history for my grandchildren. I know my great grandfather was church warden for the parish church as his name is inside on a wall mounted board.
My great great great grandfather, William Thomas, born 29th June 1765, Carmarthen, was a Unitarian minister and succeeded Rev.Gilbert Boyce at the old General Baptist church at Coningsby in 1800. His son, my great great grandfather Thomas Felix Thomas was born Chapel House, Coningsby on 8th June 1802, he also became a minister. Eventually William moved to Horncastle. I have been searching for a long time for ...see more
I've been researching my family history and have found that an ancestor of mine known as James Faunt used to live at a place called Packet Beerhouse, in fact he is in the 1891 census as being the "beerhouse keeper". He lived there with his wife Sarah. Is the building still in existence today? Are there any Faunts still living in the Coningsby area? I've been trying to find out more, but so far no success. I ...see more