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Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Re: William James Harris b c1827 Brading IOW
« on: Monday 14 October 13 20:48 BST (UK)  »
My grandparents birth certificates of 1890's  show that they were born in "Christchurch in the County of Southampton". Previously Hampshire was also known as Southamptonshire but not sure of the exact dates.

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Dorset / Re: Old house next to Natwest, Parkstone Poole
« on: Saturday 29 September 12 21:24 BST (UK)  »
I was able to call into Poole History Centre last week and I enquired about photographs of this house.
They have many, many boxes of photo's/postcards and these are being scanned onto their website as time and volunteers allow.
So it is a case of waiting and checking. I did not have time to look at any of the local books though.

Regards
J

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Dorset / Re: Old house next to Natwest, Parkstone Poole
« on: Sunday 26 August 12 20:48 BST (UK)  »
Good evening

I have just looked at some photo's from the Poole History Centre showing Ashley Road that are on-line,  but besides the one taken by the Dorset Bank (now Lloyd's) that you have already seen,  there is only one looking westwards from Madeira Road, so close but not quite. This is just a few of their collection so may still be worth a visit. Just one other place to contact perhaps is the Branksome Library that is now just a little further east on Ashley Road.
As you say one day a photo will turn up
Perhaps you could contact Dorset FHS through their Web Site.

Janet w

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Dorset / Re: Old house next to Natwest, Parkstone Poole
« on: Friday 24 August 12 21:09 BST (UK)  »
Good evening again

Unfortunately the building is probably just to far east to feature in any books
The only suggestion I have is Poole History Centre you may just get lucky.
It was a large square, flat fronted building. I was quite upset when I noticed it boarded up and then demolished when I happened to pass by many years later
Happy hunting

Regards

Janet w

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Dorset / Re: Old house next to Natwest, Parkstone Poole
« on: Friday 24 August 12 20:53 BST (UK)  »
Good evening

The house that was demolished was a Doctor's surgery. Dr Beattie & Dr. Hatch were the Doctors
They were my doctor's from about 1972 until at least 1982 when I moved away.
I think Dr Beattie lived in the upper rooms and his wife helped with the paperwork. They worked on a 1st come 1st seen system and always remembered who you were as there was no receptionist
I think they were invited to move to the new Medical centre at Mansfield Road ( not Madeira) but remained in Ashley Road. I presume it fell into disrepair when perhaps they retired. I think Dr Beattie died a few years ago and he was well into his 80's not sure what happened to Dr. Hatch
It was a wonderful old house, probably never having been modernized. I can picture it quite clearly, perhaps there may be a picture in a local book of Upper Parkstone
Hope this helps

Janetw

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Re: New Forest Register Office
« on: Saturday 14 July 12 20:35 BST (UK)  »
Good evening

What about Lyndhurst which is the administrative capital of the New Forest

Regards
J.

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Re: local historian
« on: Sunday 15 April 12 20:35 BST (UK)  »
You could try contacting the Hampshire Genealogical Society
www.hgs-online.org.uk
They may be able to help you.

Regards
J.

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Re: Rag House/Farm Chidden
« on: Monday 30 January 12 19:04 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you for that information, I shall be making a return trip to Chidden in the near future.
Although I do not have much other information to share, I  have several other photo's taken in and around the farm circa 1929 (they do show their age) thanks to a now deceased great aunt.
As you have now made 3 posts I believe you can contact me direct via the PM service should you wish to view any other photo's or know anything further.
Regards
J.

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Hampshire & Isle of Wight / Re: Rag House/Farm Chidden
« on: Sunday 29 January 12 17:22 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you for that information. I am not sure if GGrandfather bought or rented.
I do not even know when exactly in the 30's he returned to Bournemouth.
In 1934, his eldest son, died and his address is given as Rag Farm. He was just 34 years old.
Can you give me any idea exactly where the farm house was as I would like to have a look at the site one day.
Thank you
J.

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