Eythorne, The Colliery c.1955

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I have just found this site and how strange to see a post from Neville Gerry's son. I used to play with Neville as we were the same age! I lived at Flax Court which was the home of my grandparents, Bernard and Catherine Whitaker. Bernard was the manager of Tilmanstone Colliery from 1930 to when he retired in 1960. I have fond memories of Eyethorne, sitting on the shed roof watching the combines. Playing in the haystacks, etc. I hope Neville's son reads this as quite a surpries to see his name.

I moved to Sandwich Road when I was six, so 7 years ago now. I would like to find out about people who lived in my house and my road that I live in now from many years ago. If any of you have any answrs it would be much appreciated! Thank you

Have been looking at my family history and it seems my great grandfather 8 times removed, John Mullett, was born 22.4.1627, married Elizabeth and died in Eythorne in 1701. His son Edward, then moved to the Midlands where the families have been ever since. Can anyone tell me what it is likely they were doing for a living at that time, and are there any Mullett's still in the area?

Wow, what memories of Sandwich Road of the "50s & "60s era. Just reading the memories already written just brought everything flooding back to me. I lived in Sandwich Road from when I was born in 1947 until I got married in1969, at one time I could name everyone who lived in Sandwich Road, but I expect that has all changed through the generations passing away. The photos of the garage run by Doug and ...see more