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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Devon => Topic started by: treebuster on Thursday 27 September 07 13:48 BST (UK)
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Where might i locate a photograph if one exisits of my grandfather who was a councillor for the Brixham urban district council
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Hi treebuster,
I'd contact Brixham Council or the local library. He might even have featured in the local newspapers as well.
Nanny Jan
p.s. Looks like it now comes under Torbay Council.
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Dear Treebuster
You may find that the Brixham Heritage Museum may be able to do a search of their archives for you
http://www.brixhamheritage.org.uk/
I also had an Uncle named George Clift who was apparently a councillor in Brixham. George died in 1958 so I guess he was a councillor in the 1950s, possibly 1940s. This is not something I have looked into yet myself. If you find come across anything interesting perhaps you'd let me know ?
mog
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Forgot to say Torquay Library has a super family history room covering a lot of Torbay including Brixham - an email to them might help
http://www.familia.org.uk/services/england/torbay.html
mog
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I have tried Brixham Heritage Museum though they have nothing on him...
I do know that he was only with the councill for a short term of office..
Of course i will look out for your George i think grandad mentioned that he had got in when the Labour party came into Goverment..
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Dear Treebuster
Thanks
I have sent an email to the library in Torquay tonight to see if they have anything
Will let you know
Never really thought of looking into this myself until I saw your post
There must be records somewhere surely
mog
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Councils will hold records of their councillors and possibly a photograph as well.
Nanny Jan
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I think what i may need to do is contact Devon records office...
When i said nothing was found on him at Brixhm Heritage museum want i meant to say was a photograph was not found although there was mention of what he was responsble for while serving in office.
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I have received a reply from Torquay Library who are looking into it and will reply within 10 days
Will let you know
Torbay Borough Council is right next door to the library so will contact them after library have responded
mog
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Hi Treebuster,
You could also contact the http://www.heraldexpress.co.uk/ newspaper they have copies of all issues which are searchable and also provide a photograph purchase facility.
Bernie
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Dear Bernie
What part would we click on for old newspaper articles?
mog
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Hi Cheshiremog,
There is no online search facility,sorry for any confusion.
This is there contact details :-
Library and Archives
Find out about old editions of the Herald Express or track down previously featured stories and articles. (Search fees apply)
Tel: 01803 676000 ext 6203
jreynolds[at]heraldexpress.co.uk
There wasn't a search fee when I used this service,but it was some time ago.
Bernie
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Cheshiremog keep me updated on your progress.
Wouldnt be surprise that your relation and my grandfather would of known each other and of been in contact on various meetings.
Bernie thank you for info forgot about herald express!
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Hi Treebuster
I have received a very detailed reply from Torquay Library - so it is definately worth contacting them if you have not already done so. Unfortunately they found no mention of my Uncle - but they did search very carefully and also found some obituaries. Apparently they have a gap in their records for councilors from 1948 to 1952 so they recommended that I also contact the Devon Record Office and the West Country Studies Library.
They were very helpful
mog
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Mog.
I have contacted local studies library waiting for a reply..
Will have to keep my fingers crossed .
Hope you find something with regard to your uncle keep you posted if something comes to light!
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Dear Treebuster
I got my reply within 5 five days
So it shouldn't take too long
Hope they find something for you
mog