Nostalgic memories of Witnesham's local history

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For many years now, we've been inviting visitors to our web site to add their own memories to share their experiences of life as it was when the photographs in our archive were taken. From brief one-liners explaining a little bit more about the image depicted, to great, in-depth accounts of a childhood when things were rather different than today (and everything inbetween!). We've had many contributors recognising themselves or loved ones in our photographs.

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My parents both taught at Witnesham school, a Mr. Eastleigh was the headmaster at the time. My father Idris Walters was the headmaster when he retired. My mother Edna nee Crooks became headmistress of Baylham school until she retired. I would like to know when Witnesham Area school began and if it is possible to find dates when they worked there to add to my family history. (I should have asked them when they were alive). Idwa l Walters
Hi Susan When I was at Northgate in 1959-1962 there was a lad called Gildersleeves in our class. Sorry, but I can't remember any more about him. If you go to the Mormon website, www.familysearch, then click Search, then All Resources and just put in "Gildersleeves" as a surname you'll find quite few who lived in Suffolk. A genealogy fanatic in Mexico Rob
In the year 1492 William Gildersleeve and in 1544 Thomas Robert Gildersleeve were born in Witnesham, Suffolk, England. Gildersleeves first found in Norfolk area where they were anciently seated as Lords of the Manor. If anyone knows any Gildersleeves (Spelling variations of the family name includes Gildersleeve, Gildersleve, Gilderslieve, Gildensleeve, Gildensleve, Sildsleeve, Gildsleve, Guildersly).