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To be honest this isn't a memory, more like a discovery whilst compiling our family tree with a new-found family member Jim (also James) Sadler. My G.G.G.Grandad was James Sadler, born 1815, father of 5, Lock ...Read more

A memory of Sonning in 1880 by Nicky Witts

Heresay says my boat was built in the 1880s for the then-owner of the Red House at Cantley, and was called "Lama" or possibly "Llama". Does anyone have any information on owners/landlords, or boating pictures of that period? Thanks

A memory of Cantley in 1880 by Cliff Pope

I travelled to Chipping Norton to start a new life.  When I stepped off the coach on the high street and looked across the road I saw a very grand looking building and a sign saying The White Hart Hotel.  My next ...Read more

A memory of Chipping Norton in 1880 by Jane Mac Callum

My Great Great Grandfather Frederick George Rivers served and trained on this ship from 1886 to 1887, and trained on another 5 ships in Devonport between 1881 and 1891. Including HMS Duke of Wellington, HMS Rupert and HMS Northampton. He served on his first ship at the age of 16.

A memory of Devonport in 1880 by David Phillips

John Naughton (b.1842; Kings County, Ireland) & Ann Conroy (b.1851; Queens County, Ireland) were married in St Walburge's RC church, 3 April 1880. John was known as a "peaceable" & quiet man who played ...Read more

A memory of Preston in 1880 by Tracey Acton

In the UK Census of 1881 it shows the publican of the Bridge End Inn to be a Jane Rayson aged 68 years old. She lived with her sister Margaret aged 52 and her nieces Emma aged 15 and Fanny aged 32. Fanny's occupation is shown as ...Read more

A memory of Dalston in 1880 by Philip Rayson

I have a Bible presented to Mr Clarence Henry Merrill upon his admission to the freedom of the company by patrimony. This was presented to him and signed by A.W Barrett, Master, Salters Hall 6th December 1888. Anyone know anything ...Read more

A memory of Sudbury in 1880 by Nancy Taylor

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

Looking for any info on The France family who owned farms in this area; particulary Edward France born 1880.

A memory of Lancaster in 1880 by Joyce Davis

My gran was born in the Ivorites 1897. Her parents ran it (Bill & Margaret Moore) & later her sister Margaret who married Henry James. Bill Moore was a bare knuckle fighter on the mountain ... illegal! There were 7 children of ...Read more

A memory of Aberbeeg in 1880 by Rita Tait