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The Common Room / Re: Ancient Order of Druids in the 1920s
« on: Monday 11 March 13 13:57 GMT (UK)  »
Barry
Many thanks.
While my Grandfather was alive until 1969 and I knew him he always lived in London and we in the Peak District. I recall as a smallish child been taken by him for a walk through the financial part of the City of London walking into and out of  buildings in use. I recall him saying to me that he was following established rights of way albeit then there were buildings built over the right of way.

Thank you again.

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The Common Room / Re: Ancient Order of Druids in the 1920s
« on: Sunday 10 March 13 11:37 GMT (UK)  »
Barry
My grandfather who was born in London the son of an immigrant German possibly Jew christened as Jacob Daniel Backer but known as John Daniel Baker lived in difficult times. His father was interned during world war one even though he came to England in the 1880's and had sons who fought and died for GB. Sad to note that on the War Graves Commission site where his (my great grandfather) sons death is confirmed he was not even acknowledged as the father although his wife was acknowledged as the mother.

Besides being a good man my grandfather to whom the medals were given invented the knee  device still used today to lay carpets. You may have used or seen it used it yourself.

Many thanks again.


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The Common Room / Re: Ancient Order of Druids in the 1920s
« on: Sunday 10 March 13 10:44 GMT (UK)  »
Barry
Many thanks. Able to track down using Google Earth the pub that was called the Three Jolly Butchers now called Monaghans and useful background reading on Wood Green and its history from village to multi culture. Now if I can work out how to add attachments I'll show some of the stuff I have . Again many thanks.

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The Common Room / Re: Ancient Order of Druids in the 1920s
« on: Tuesday 22 January 13 19:08 GMT (UK)  »
Hello All.
I've just discovered some AOD medals dated 1925 relating to  my Grandfather at Wood Green Lodge 576 in pretty good condition with all the inscription readable. Happy to upload if anyone interested. I wonder if BarryW in particular could tell me anything about that particular lodge.

Many thanks

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