Blacksmith Portsmouth Dockyard

[Genegenee]

Hi V,

You might be interested to know that there is a Dockyard in Pembroke that once thrived.  I have some info on this area - do you have an address? 

I also have family members that moved for their jobs in the Dockyard including my hubbie! 

J

[Headbanger Veron]

Hi Jackie

I did know about the Pembroke dockyard, but unfortunately I've no address. I didn't know about the Devonport connection until the 1851 census went live on Ancestry, I thought her parents might have still been in Pembroke, but they were in Sheerness, born Devon, with all the children born in Pembroke! Jane was born in 1826, so no birth certificate  just parish records, and I live rather a long way from Sheerness or Pembroke!

Just one of those things....

Veron

[Genegenee]

Hi V,

Looks like we'll have to keep plugging away.

If I get any info especially pics I'll let you know.

Thanks for your help.

Jackie

[Trevor Pearce]

Served my apprentiship as a Blacksmith in No1 and No2 Smithery Portsmouth Dockyar 1964 onwards

[Genegenee]

Hi,

Sorry I've just come back to Rootschat after a long break due to illness.

I wonder if have a bundle of memories you would care to share!  My hubby was a fitter and turner apprentice 1968 to 72.  2 yrs in flat house then over to Fratter.

GG