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The Common Room / Re: Suggestions on how to locate hotel staff in 1960s London
« on: Monday 02 June 25 00:40 BST (UK) »
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The Common Room / Re: Suggestions on how to locate hotel staff in 1960s London
« on: Sunday 20 April 25 16:58 BST (UK) »
Thank you both.
Would there be any Facebook groups or forums where people are likely to post about living/working in the area?
Would there be any Facebook groups or forums where people are likely to post about living/working in the area?
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The Common Room / Suggestions on how to locate hotel staff in 1960s London
« on: Friday 18 April 25 00:55 BST (UK) »
Does anybody have any suggestions on where to find the names of kitchen staff who would have been working at the Kensington Palace Hotel, De Vere Street, Kensington, London in 1964/6, please? I am particularly interested in the chefs.
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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Richard TOWNE, a butcher, died circa 1761 West Drayton, Mddx
« on: Saturday 11 December 21 11:45 GMT (UK) »
Thank you amondg,
I have a copy of his will and have accessed the church registers. Unfortunately there is no marriage for Richard and his first wife Anne. I haven't found a marriage to his second wife either, although there are two children baptised to them and a note to say that they confessed to not being married a couple of years after the baptism of their daughter.
The name 'Richard Towne' is unfortunately quite common. He was a butcher which also seemed to be the occupation for Richard Townes! Due to the proximity to London, I am wondering whether the marriage could possibly have occurred there.
My plan was to explore all local sources first. Does anyone know if the parish vestry books exist and are accessible?
I have a copy of his will and have accessed the church registers. Unfortunately there is no marriage for Richard and his first wife Anne. I haven't found a marriage to his second wife either, although there are two children baptised to them and a note to say that they confessed to not being married a couple of years after the baptism of their daughter.
The name 'Richard Towne' is unfortunately quite common. He was a butcher which also seemed to be the occupation for Richard Townes! Due to the proximity to London, I am wondering whether the marriage could possibly have occurred there.
My plan was to explore all local sources first. Does anyone know if the parish vestry books exist and are accessible?
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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Re: Richard TOWNE, a butcher, died circa 1761 West Drayton, Mddx
« on: Saturday 11 December 21 10:58 GMT (UK) »
Thanks Nell, yes I was wondering how far out I should be looking for a possible marriage. I shall start with the places you suggested.
I had also found these links in TNA catalogue; do you know if there are any local history books written on this area that would have looked at the landlords and their tenants?
I did come across a reference: COX, A.H. 'The Society's archives' W.D.D.H 89, 1988, 5-7. Brief description of the collection of West Drayton and District Local History Society. Does anybody have a copy of this? Is anyone a member of this LHS?
I had also found these links in TNA catalogue; do you know if there are any local history books written on this area that would have looked at the landlords and their tenants?
I did come across a reference: COX, A.H. 'The Society's archives' W.D.D.H 89, 1988, 5-7. Brief description of the collection of West Drayton and District Local History Society. Does anybody have a copy of this? Is anyone a member of this LHS?
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London & Middlesex Lookup Requests / Richard TOWNE, a butcher, died circa 1761 West Drayton, Mddx
« on: Wednesday 08 December 21 10:21 GMT (UK) »
I am after some local knowledge on potential sources to identify the wife of the above. The parish registers have given a number of children born from 1720 to Richard and his wife Anne. Anne dies in 1742. There is no marriage for the couple in the St Martin's parish registers. Richard leaves a will listing his children and various tenements he holds in the area.
My questions concern any potential manorial records, vestry books, MIs and any other useful records for 18th century West Drayton that could be accessed.
TIA.
Fiona
My questions concern any potential manorial records, vestry books, MIs and any other useful records for 18th century West Drayton that could be accessed.
TIA.
Fiona
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Ireland / Re: Hugh (Harry) Hill BallyCastle, IR. C. 1800
« on: Friday 02 February 18 18:07 GMT (UK) »
Thank you. I'm trying to identify if it is the BALFOUR family that has links to the HILL family or the MCGAWLY (Harrison's wife's surname) family.
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Ireland / Re: Hugh (Harry) Hill BallyCastle, IR. C. 1800
« on: Friday 02 February 18 17:08 GMT (UK) »Hi My Name is John Ward and I am descended from the Hills of Ballycastle.Reverend Harrison Balfour's daughter Henrietta died at the Ramoan Rectory in 1821. Rev. Charles Hill was her uncle. Do you have any information concerning the tie in with the Balfour family?
I have recently bought the building that used to be the Ramoan Rectory. It was built in 1809 and the rector at the time was the Rev Charles Hill. He had a son called Hugh Hill who got involved in the trade of smuggling potteen. He and his crew were unfortunately caught and their punishment was transportation to America. I have documentary information about this and if you wish to contact me I will pass it to you.
Kind Regards
John
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Dublin / National Archives of Ireland: is anybody visiting soon and could help please?
« on: Thursday 04 January 18 09:15 GMT (UK) »
Hi all,
This is me hoping that somebody is visiting the NIA soon and can take copies of some documents for me. I have the references but unfortunately not the time. If you could help, could you PM me please?
Many thanks.
This is me hoping that somebody is visiting the NIA soon and can take copies of some documents for me. I have the references but unfortunately not the time. If you could help, could you PM me please?
Many thanks.