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Title: Somewhere in Derbyshire?
Post by: pwhhh on Sunday 27 March 22 17:22 BST (UK)

Hi,  this marriage from 1603 is in Horsley, Derbyshire.  I think the bride Helena is from Horsley.
But can anyone decipher where the groom might be from, please? It doesn't look t0 me like Horsley, and my maps aren't giving any clues.
Thanks.

Title: Re: Somewhere in Derbyshire?
Post by: arthurk on Sunday 27 March 22 17:29 BST (UK)

It looks like Alestrye, so as you're thinking it's in Derbyshire I'd hazard a guess at Allestree.

Title: Re: Somewhere in Derbyshire?
Post by: pwhhh on Sunday 27 March 22 17:40 BST (UK)

That certainly looks a good possibility.  And not too far from where he married.
Many thanks for your help.
pwhhh