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England (Counties as in 1851-1901) => England => Wiltshire => Topic started by: Lynntony on Friday 02 April 10 12:56 BST (UK)

Title: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: Lynntony on Friday 02 April 10 12:56 BST (UK)
We're off ancestor hunting in Wiltshire at the end of this month and were wondering if anyone is familiar with Mildenhall. What we really want to know is do Folley Farm and Lucky Lane still exist and, if so, can anyone point us in the right direction regarding location? We believe The Knapp has been demolished but, again, would be interested in it's location.

Tony
Title: Re: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: Old Mother Reilly on Friday 09 April 10 10:59 BST (UK)
Just a thought, but if you have been unable to find a Folly Farm in the Mildenhall area today, might this article in "British History" show a name change for the property you seek?

http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=66522

Rachel
Title: Re: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: Old Mother Reilly on Friday 09 April 10 11:01 BST (UK)
There also appears to be a general location for Lucky Lane in the above article - hope that helps!

Rachel
Title: Re: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: Lynntony on Friday 09 April 10 13:43 BST (UK)
Hi Rachel

Many thanks for pointing out that article.  I have had a look and yes, it mentions Folly Farm (which is now Forest Hill Farm) and Lucky Lane, so that has been really useful. 

Thanks again for your help!

Tony and Lynn
Title: Re: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: Moggie101 on Sunday 17 December 23 02:01 GMT (UK)
Hi, may I ask why you are looking for Lucky Lane in Mildenhall Wiltshire? Only because my Grandfather grew up in Lucky Lane..
Title: Re: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: bartman on Wednesday 20 December 23 16:51 GMT (UK)
I'm not too familiar with the area, but I've found Folly Farm on this map, if that is of any use - you can zoom in/out and also overlay the present day map. https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16.5&lat=51.41609&lon=-1.69962&layers=178&b=1 (https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/#zoom=16.5&lat=51.41609&lon=-1.69962&layers=178&b=1)
The only other piece of information I can offer (if you're not already aware) is that Mildenhall is pronounced "Mynall"!
Title: Re: Mildenhall, Wilts.
Post by: bartman on Wednesday 20 December 23 16:53 GMT (UK)
......and I've now only just noticed that this is s resurrected ancient thread, so my info above was probably far too late!