Author Topic: local newspaper archieve search (thanet) (Read 10665 times)

jax · « **on:** Saturday 18 February 06 15:22 GMT (UK) »

hi

im not sure if anybody would have access to search the thanet local papers?

If anybody does and find that they would be able to do a search for me i would be very grateful.

I am looking for the story of bombing raid over Ramsgate and surrounding towns on 15/16 august 1943 as this was the cause of my g grandfather's death.

His bungalow in Dumpton, Ramsgate was hit by a bomb and he died in the General Hospital on 16th August 1943. I have found him on the CWGC site.

thank you in advance for any help.

jax

Gromit

I've just come on here to post the same question!!! I'm looking for a report on the death of Florence Harriet Mills in 1942. She was killed in a road traffic accident by a drunk sailor and I'm hoping there might be a report of the inquest.

I can't find any archives of this newspaper.

Love
Gromit
xx

Foad Family Kent · « **Reply #2 on:** Tuesday 18 April 06 22:12 BST (UK) »

On Monday 16th August 1943 at Ramsgate at 23.21pm five exploive bombs fell from an unidentified aircraft just before midnight and straddled the western end of West Dumpton Lane, where a bungalow called The Hut was wrecked. The wooden structure had almost disappeared in the explosion. Wreckage was strwen everywhere. Sixty five year old John TWYMAN was found seriously injured and died later at Ramsgate General Hospital, his wife Thirsa, although terribly injured, survived the ordeal, as did four others who were injured.

Will see what I can find in Thanet Gazette next week!

Gromit, if you had a month or location I may be able to help.

Foad Family Kent · « **Reply #3 on:** Wednesday 19 April 06 18:27 BST (UK) »

Here you go.....

Isle of Thanet Gazette
Friday August 20th 1943 Page 2

Died on Birthday

An elderly man was killed and three other people slightly injured when a bomb fell in a disused Brickfield on the outskirts of a South East Coast Town, causing damage to several bungalows near by including one occupied by a Mr and Mrs John TWYMAN and their four children.

Mr TWYMAN, a Rag and Bone dealer, was about to dress when the bombs fell. The blast smashed the wooden shell of the building and the side where Mr and Mrs TWYMAN had been sleeping was completely wrecked. Mr TWYMAN was severly injured in the side and after being assisted by wardens was taken by ambulance to hospital where he died the following morning - his seventy third birthday. Mrs TWYMAN, suffering mainly from shock was also removed to the hospital and detained.

Mrs Hewitt, the occupier of another bungalow, was just leaving the bedroom when the bomb burst and glass showered over her causing injuries to her back. After treatment in the hospital she was allowed to return home. Her thirteen year old son and his two brothers and a sister all escaped injury.
Slight injuried were also sustained by the occupier of another bungalow.
The worst damage in the district was to a pair of bungalows situated between the spot where the bomb fell and a council housing estate. Both were unoccupied but furnished and thier fronts were wrecked.

jax · « **Reply #4 on:** Wednesday 19 April 06 19:09 BST (UK) »

oh wow

thank you so much for taking the time and finding this info... I am so happy

thank you - thank you

Foad Family Kent · « **Reply #5 on:** Wednesday 19 April 06 19:23 BST (UK) »

Your most welcome. Am a bit of a Thanet Local and Family history buff.

There was a difference in age from my notes and what was in the Thanet Gazette, with you being related I am sure you will know which was correct.
Which War memorial was he remembered on?

Regards
Suzannah

jax · « **Reply #6 on:** Friday 21 April 06 08:18 BST (UK) »

Hello again

I noticed the age difference too... I will have to check that one out to confirm, but am in the middle of moving house at the mo so am about to lose my internet connection within the next week or so. I am sure I have his birth details somewhere amongst my research, but is all packed away!!

I do know that I have been searching for what seems like forever for his marriage to his wife - and cannot find it anywhere.. She is rumoured to be a gypsy. Her name was Thrisa Hilden I am told - but she is very elusive - even her birth and death I have been unable to trace to date.

He is on the CWGC site

thank you again for your help - its really appreciated

jax

Foad Family Kent · « **Reply #7 on:** Friday 21 April 06 12:09 BST (UK) »

Can't find John's Marriage to Thirsa? We''ll have a chat once youv'e settled in, good luck with the move!
I would be interested to know where John Twyman was born as there was so many in Thanet at that time, still are really.

I have John's death registered as Q September 1943 Vol 2a Page 13 aged 66? Thanet. So many variations on his age.

jax · « **Reply #8 on:** Tuesday 03 October 06 17:23 BST (UK) »

hello again Foads Family

now finally settled (well almost) in new home and have begun to pick up family tree threads again.. So I thought I would drop you a line as requested.

In answer to previous question John Twyman was born Thanet about 1877, son of John b abt: 1831 and Mary b abt: 1840 (both Margate I believe)

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