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Hello, the service record of one of my ancestors (South Lancs Regiment) shows him serving abroad for just over six years between 1887 and 1893, in the Straights Settlements, Gibraltar, Malta and Egypt.

Would he have returned home to England at all during that period? I'm trying to understand if he could have fathered a child with his future wife while stationed at Gibraltar. I had assumed it was impossible but want to be sure.

Many thanks

I found a newspaper report of a village dance in 1936 and it mentions a "toss of the coin" dance being won by a couple.

This is perhaps a silly question - but what exactly does that mean?

In the parish register of Chesterfield there are marks (which look like a V) next to many entries related to the Ash family. Baptisms, marriages and burials.

Does anyone have an inkling what marks such as this might mean? The family weren't poor; they were butchers, tanners and some were aldermen.

Thank you

This may be a long shot - does anyone recognise the location(s) in these photos?

Two are on a beach, close to some hills, with a stepped sea defence. The other is in front of a panorama with what looks like a tidal area of water.

These relatives lived in Liverpool so I've assumed it's North Wales. The two places may not be in the same area.

Thank you

Hello, can anyone help me date the attached photograph?

I've always assumed it was connected to relatives who were in the army around the time of the Great War.

I've included a close-up in case the cap badges help.

Thank you