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Lancashire / Re: Lost in Ince
« on: Monday 22 July 24 20:16 BST (UK)  »
No map, I'm afraid, Des, but I wondered if you had seen this thread on "Wigan World"?  Long story short, not an "official" address but seems to have been used by various people registering life events.  https://www.wiganworld.co.uk/communicate/mb_message.php?opt=f1&msd=444055&offset=&subject=ROCK%2520FARM

Rachel

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Ann Pinnegar: Name of mother
« on: Sunday 07 July 24 20:13 BST (UK)  »
Thank you all - that's very helpful  :)

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Ann Pinnegar: Name of mother
« on: Sunday 07 July 24 14:12 BST (UK)  »
There are two entries in Parish Registers for Highworth, Wilts for the birth of Ann Pinnegar.  I am having difficulty with her mother's name and would be grateful for suggestions.

Thanks  :)

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Date for Mystery Bannister Man, Please
« on: Thursday 20 June 24 11:47 BST (UK)  »
Thank you all for your suggestions and observations, which have been a great help.

Taking his clothing, apparent age, and approximate date of the image into consideration, together with what is known of my relative's family tree, my suggestion is that this is a picture of Amos Pickup of Chorley, Lancashire.  He was a bookseller in Blackpool.

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Date for Mystery Bannister Man, Please
« on: Monday 17 June 24 11:13 BST (UK)  »
Thank you, Fiddlerslass, that helps  :)

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Re: Date for Mystery Bannister Man, Please
« on: Monday 17 June 24 10:10 BST (UK)  »
Thank you, Rena - I'll have a look at those.

I would still be interested if anyone can have a try at dating the photograph.  I know there isn't much to go on (wide patterned necktie/cravat, fastened with stickpin; wide lapels on a coat (double-breasted?) of heavy cloth, and hairstyle).  I'm leaning towards late 1860s?

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Free Photo Restoration & Date Old Photographs / Date for Mystery Bannister Man, Please
« on: Saturday 15 June 24 09:43 BST (UK)  »
This small photo of an unknown man has been discovered among a relative's effects.  From the UK,  his identity and dates are a mystery.  I wonder if anyone can spot any possible dating evidence, please?

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Handwriting Deciphering & Recognition / Re: Birth Certificate Occupation
« on: Saturday 08 June 24 13:15 BST (UK)  »
My guess would be "Pit Bank Tipper".

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The Lighter Side / Re: 'Put away?'
« on: Sunday 31 March 24 15:22 BST (UK)  »
I discovered the hospital records of a relative of my OH: she had lived a full and busy life, running her household and having 5 children.  Then she began to behave irrationally (delusions, sudden passionate religious outpourings, failure to engage with her family).  She was initially sent to the county asylum and returned home when they felt she was stable and fit to carry on her regular routine.  Shortly afterwards she re-admitted herself and there she stayed for the remainder of her life, apparently quite content but unable to take up her responsibilities.  I understand she was visited but had little desire to interact with her family, curiousity about the outside world or their lives. 

At least she found a refuge - I felt sorry for the eldest daughter, who brought up her younger siblings.

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