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London and Middlesex / Trying to find out who is in a photograph
« on: Sunday 29 June 25 09:41 BST (UK)  »
Hello! I am trying to find out who is in the below photograph. I think that the woman at the top left of the photograph is my maternal grandmother's sister, born Alice Maud Coppock in London (my grandmother was Lillian Susan Dinger nee Coppock). She was married twice (first to Ernest Jones and then to George Clarke) and I believe it is Ernest on her left standing next to her.

I know this is a long shot, but I was wondering if anyone might know who the other people in the photo are? Thanks in advance for any help!

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Europe / Re: Vinzenz Dinger (Bohemia)
« on: Sunday 29 June 25 09:20 BST (UK)  »
Hi fiddlerslass, many apologies for the big delay in posting this. I have attached a photo of the Dinger family in London, circa 1890s. Vinzenz is on the far right, standing next to his wife, with his hand on her shoulder. My grandfather, Alfred Vinzenz, is standing on the far left.

Thank you once for all your help!

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Europe / Re: Vinzenz Dinger (Bohemia)
« on: Wednesday 06 November 24 08:00 GMT (UK)  »
Thank you so much! This information is exactly what I have been looking for for so long. I can't tell how much I appreciate your reply and your help! I'm a bit unwell at the moment, but I will have a better look through in the next few days, but what I have already seen is fantastic, and really breaks down a large wall that has been in front of me for many years!

When I'm better, I will put up a picture of Vinzenz so you can put a face to the name. I think it was taken to celebrate him becoming a British citizen. His descendants have gone far and wide, and I am descended from his eldest son, Alfred, who migrated to Australia (where I am now) with his wife and family in 1911.

Thank you once again!

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Europe / Vinzenz Dinger (Bohemia)
« on: Saturday 28 September 24 12:28 BST (UK)  »
I was hoping someone could help with me finding out more about my great-grandfather, Vinzenz Dinger. He was born in Děčín/Tetchen in Bohemia in 1833. His parent's name were Gottlieb and Franziska Dinger. Gottlieb was a blacksmith. Vinzenz migrated to England, but I am not sure when. He became  a surgical bootmaker in London.

I know a lot about what he did after he went to England, but nothing of his life in Bohemia before that. I don't even know how he got to England, nor do I know his mother's maiden name. I've tried various sources, even websites dedicated to Czech genealogy, but have never had any luck. If anyone could help or give me some suggestions, it would be greatly appreciated!

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The Common Room / Re: Vaudeville artists Peggy Adair and Bill/Wil Hastings
« on: Thursday 19 September 24 04:54 BST (UK)  »
Wow, I'm overwhelmed with the response! Thank you all so much for your efforts with this, there's a lot to go through! The effort from each of you is very, very much appreciated!

I will have to go through some of it over the next few days, but I think the mystery has been solved with Ethel Rose Dinger. Her father, Arthur Dinger, was my grandfather's brother. I believe this makes her my first cousin, once removed. That would definitely explain why she travelled to see my grandparents, who had migrated from England in 1911, in what was then the middle of nowhere!

I've attached the photo Ethel/Peggy with my grandparents, circa 1924. From left to right is Bill Hastings, Lilian Dinger (my grandmother), Ethel/Peggy, and Alfred Dinger (my grandfather).

I just wanted to reiterate how thankful I am for everyone's help. I have a lot of reading to do! I will make sure to have a look at every link you've all provided. Thank you!

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The Common Room / Vaudeville artists Peggy Adair and Bill/Wil Hastings
« on: Monday 16 September 24 09:02 BST (UK)  »
This is my first post on the forum, hope it is on the right board!

I’m looking for information on two Vaudeville artists, Peggy Adair and Bill or Will Hastings. They were both active in the 20s and 30s in the UK, and I know they also went to Australia and New Zealand. I am Australian, and I believe Peggy was related to me, and I have a photo of both Peggy and Bill with my grandparents. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to trace a link, and I’m also unsure if Peggy Adair was a stage name or not.

If anyone has any information, I would be immensely grateful! Thank you!

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