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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Norfolk => Topic started by: seasider on Saturday 09 August 08 16:13 BST (UK)
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Hi
I have found amongst my family photos a letter of reference for my mother from Mrs Yellup of ' Avondale ' Skeyton Road, North Walsham. I know my parents stayed with the Yellups during the war.
I have also a photo that I think is Mr and Mrs Yellup but needs verifying.
If this helps with anyones research then please let me know.
Regards
Pat
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Hi Pat
I live in North Walsham and if you post the photo of the Yellups I will see if one of my workmates mother knows of them, she has lived here all her life and knows most of the oldies.
David
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Thanks David
The date on the back is 31st July 1945 and there is a stamp which could be the studio where it was taken.
It's hard to make out but if I can see anymore with my magnifying glass I will let you know.
I know Mum and Dad wrote to the Yellops in the 1960's but I don't know much after that.
Pat.
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HI Pat
The photo is indeed the Yellup's , my workmates mother and her sister used to work with their daughter Marjorie in the town laundry.
Mr Yellup was the towns lamplighter when North Walsham had gas lighting.
David
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Hi David
That's good news that you have verified the photo as the Yellups. Thanks for taking the time to find out for me.
It's interesting that Mr Yellop was a lamplighter, that must have been a long time ago.
Mum and Dad always spoke about how Mr and Mrs Yellop helped them during the war. My Dad was stationed at North Walsham.
If there are any descendents of the Yellops who would like a copy of the photo and of the letter Mrs Yellop wrote for my Mum, please get in touch via rootschat and I will be happy to send them one.
Regards Pat
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Dear David and Pat
I am current researching the Yellup's family tree and came across this entry and photograph. Do you know the christian names of Mr and Mrs yellup in the photograph? My Grandfather was Benjamin Edward Yellup (1879-1945) married to Mary Jane. I was interested when you said that they had a daughter called Marjorie, as I had an Aunt called Marjorie born in 1907 and I have found no one else by this name during this period. The only thing is that I thought they lived in Lowestoff. If you have any information on the Yellups it would be appreciated.
John Yellup
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Hi John
I am sorry I don't have any Christian names for the Yellops which is frustrating, it seemed to be around that period everyone called each other more formally. I do have the address that I mentioned - Avondale, Skeyton Road, North Walsham, which I don't think is that far from Lowestoff, if I am right in thinking that's in Suffolk, I'm not well up on the area as I live in Lancashire. However I didn't know that the Yellops had a daughter called Marjorie until David verifed my photo.
Do you have a photo of your Aunt Marjorie as I have a photo of who I think could be Mr and Mrs Yellop with Marjorie, I found it recently. I shall get it onto here shortly and then maybe match it up.
Regards
Pat
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Here is the photo I think could be the Yellops and Marjorie. I wonder if David could possibly ask the contact who knew the Yellops to verify this one.
Many Thanks
Pat
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Hi John
I found a birth for Marjorie Wilmot Yellop in 1907, Sept quarter
Registration District, Mutford
County Norfolk, Suffolk
Maybe Mutford was on the borders of Norfolk, Suffolk.
Also a marriage between Frank George Yellop and
Elsie Lorking, 1906 Dec Quarter in Bosmere, Suffolk
Both Free BMD
I hope this helps and perhaps ties in with your research.
Pat
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Hi Pat and other thread readers and contributers
My name is Roger Booth and this is my 1st message on RootsChat.
Amelia and Arthur Yellup were my Grandparents and their Daughter Marjorie is my Mother
The Yellup's originate from Gt. Yarmouth were Arthur Yellup worked for the Gas Board. They moved to North Walsham in the approx mid 1930's and livied firstly in Grammer School Road before moving to 'Avondale' Skeyton Road wher as a boy and Brother of 2 No siblings have very happy memories.
My Mother Marjrie was actually christened Kate Marjorie Yellup but as a young she hated the name Kate and reverted to her middle name which she was always known by.
Pat, I was not born until after the war so I have no knowledge of your parents staying with my Grandparents and would love to hear more regarding this.
It is really strange reading other peoples interest in my family and I can confirm that both of the photo's posted are that of my family and I have copies of these in my own collection.
Pat I have many other photo's and perhaps one or two of these could be of you parents.
One thing we should be aware of is that the name Yellup is very unusual and is perhaps a derivitive of Yallop of which their are many. I my Granfathers Apprentiship Deeds I note that my Grand father signed his name Yellop and I note from the thread that the name has been referred to as Yallop.
The Name Yellup/Yellop/Yallap originated in Brook near Norwich and my Great Grandfater was a police man who transferred to Gt Yarmouth. My Granmothr's maiden name was Brookes and she was on of 12 children, her father worked on the railways but had a tragic accident in his 50's when a railway truck ran over him and he lost a leg and arm. Their was also something tragis that happend to my Granmother when she was 12 years old, she had an accident which left her stone deaf which she remained for the rest of her life.
I would like to carry out further research on the name Yellup but I have drawn blanks and if anyone can help that would be great.
Pat, I would love to hear more about your Mum and Dad and see the letter you referred to.
Many Thanks
Roger
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Hi Roger
I am really pleased that I have found the photos of your Grandparents. Originally when I first started my family tree I thought they were relatives but members of my family didn't recognise them and then it came to me that it was Mr and Mrs Yellop, that's when I asked Rootschat for verification. My parents used to reflect on the time they stayed with them during the war and kept in touch by post right up to after the 1960's. It would be interesting to see if there was any photos of my parents in your collection. According to the letter my parents and my eldest brother who was a baby, stayed with them when my Dad was stationed at North Walsham, my Mother was originally from Oxford.
The letter your Grandmother wrote was a reference ' To whom it may concern' saying that my Mother had resided with her for the past 9 months with her baby, this must have been my eldest brother who was born during the war.
It's also interesting that your Great Grandfather was in the police force, my mother's Great uncle was a police constable from Loddon in Norfolk he got posted to London.
I am seeing if the letter will scan and I will let you see it.
Regards
Pat
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Hi Pat
It seems really bizaar that my granmother woul send a first letter to 'whom it may concern' what was your parents Sir name? You mention that your Father was stationed in North Walsham and I never heard mention that anyone stayed with them so it was a real surprise hearing this
Looking forward to hearing more
Regards
Roger
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Dear David and Pat
I am current researching the Yellup's family tree and came across this entry and photograph. Do you know the christian names of Mr and Mrs yellup in the photograph? My Grandfather was Benjamin Edward Yellup (1879-1945) married to Mary Jane. I was interested when you said that they had a daughter called Marjorie, as I had an Aunt called Marjorie born in 1907 and I have found no one else by this name during this period. The only thing is that I thought they lived in Lowestoff. If you have any information on the Yellups it would be appreciated.
John Yellup
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Hi John
I would be really interested if your Yellup family Tree is a branch of the same Tree as mine. Please refer to my post in the Yellup thread on RootsChat
Regards
Roger Booth
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Hi Roger
I hope the letter comes through ok. It looks to me that maybe it was my mother and brother who stayed with your Grandparents, My Dad probably lived in the barracks and visited. Also the letter looks more of a reference for Mum to have carried round for future stays, I know they went to Ireland for a while. Their name was Fred and Phyllis Houghton. I remember them saying how kind your Grandparents were to them. I'll see if I can show you a photo, it would be lovely if we could link this up with one of your photos.
Pat
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Here are my parents
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Dear David and Pat
I am current researching the Yellup's family tree and came across this entry and photograph. Do you know the christian names of Mr and Mrs yellup in the photograph? My Grandfather was Benjamin Edward Yellup (1879-1945) married to Mary Jane. I was interested when you said that they had a daughter called Marjorie, as I had an Aunt called Marjorie born in 1907 and I have found no one else by this name during this period. The only thing is that I thought they lived in Lowestoff. If you have any information on the Yellups it would be appreciated.
John Yellup
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Hi Pat
Thanks for the letter and the Photo of your Parents. I will look through the photo's I have and see if I can find any others and if so send them though to you.
I have tried to contact John Yellup in the thread but he is not responding! Do you have an e-mail address for him
Kindest Regards
Roger Booth
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Hi Roger
Thanks for your reply and it will be interesting to see if you have any correspondence or photos of my parents.
John Yellop doesn't appear to have been on line since August 2011 but you could always send him a personal message, I don't have an email address for him.
Have you looked for your family on the census as I could see your Great Grandfather who was a policeman and maybe John Yellop could be a relation from one of his brothers?
Pat
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Thanks Pat
I have done many searches but John is still a Yellup and that is the same as my mother's maiden name but My Grandfather prior to his Wedding changed from Yellop to Yellup. Yellup is quite rare but Yellop id fairly common. I can trace Yellop to my Great Granfather (police man) living in Norwich but he had many children and I have not yet had the time to trace each one of his children
Let you know about if I have any of your Mother/Brother phot's but am going on Holiday shortly soit might be some time
Regards
Roger