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Title: Bentalls family archive
Post by: Clematis1961 on Monday 31 August 15 19:07 BST (UK)
My grandfather Alfred 'Mac' McDonald (1910-1989) worked for Bentalls at Kingston for 50 years. This was commemorated on a board that used to be on one of the floors. Other members of the family including his wife, son and daughter also worked in the store at one time or another.

I have been in touch with the current owners of Bentalls who advise me that the archives are now held by the Bentalls family. I am keen to find out more about the role my grandfather performed in his 50 years and therefore need to track down someone within the Bentalls family.

Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Nick
Croydon, UK
Title: Re: Bentalls family archive
Post by: spendlove on Tuesday 01 September 15 11:59 BST (UK)
Hi,

Cannot give names because some of these people may still be alive, however the following
connections give information  about  Frank Bentall who started this store and the names
of his Grandson & Great Grandson.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bentalls

http://www.surreycomet.co.uk/news/534698.Bring_back_our_Leonard/?ref=arc

This one may be related:
http://www.chobhamparishcouncil.org/Chobham-PC/edward_bentall-22805.aspx

This one is related:
http://www.checkcompany.co.uk/director/1282025/LEONARD-EDWARD-BENTALL

You could also contact:-
http://discovery.nationalarchives.gov.uk/details/a/A13532471

Spendlove

Title: Re: Bentalls family archive
Post by: Clematis1961 on Tuesday 01 September 15 14:24 BST (UK)
Thank you very much for taking the time to submit these links. It is much appreciated.

Nick