Brixham Urban district council

[treebuster]

Where might i locate a photograph if one exisits of my grandfather who was a councillor for the Brixham urban district council

[nanny jan]

Hi treebuster,

I'd contact Brixham Council or the local library.  He might even have featured in the local newspapers as well.

Nanny Jan


p.s. Looks like it now comes under Torbay Council.

[cheshiremog]

Dear Treebuster
You may find that the Brixham Heritage Museum may be able to do a search of their archives for you
http://www.brixhamheritage.org.uk/
I also had an Uncle named George Clift who was apparently a councillor in Brixham.  George died in 1958 so I guess he was a councillor in the 1950s, possibly 1940s. This is not something I have looked into yet myself.  If you find come across anything interesting perhaps you'd let me know ?
mog

[cheshiremog]

Forgot to say Torquay Library has a super family history room covering a lot of Torbay including Brixham - an email to them might help

http://www.familia.org.uk/services/england/torbay.html

mog

[treebuster]

I have tried Brixham Heritage Museum though they have nothing on him...
I do know that he was only with the councill for a short term of office..
Of course i will look out for your George i think grandad mentioned that he had got in when the Labour party came into Goverment..

[cheshiremog]

Dear Treebuster
Thanks
I have sent an email to the library in Torquay tonight to see if they have anything
Will let you know
Never really thought of looking into this myself until I saw your post
There must be records somewhere surely
mog

[nanny jan]

Councils will hold records of their councillors and possibly a photograph as well.


Nanny Jan

[treebuster]

I think what i may need to do is contact Devon records office...
When i said nothing was found on him  at Brixhm Heritage museum want i meant to say was a photograph was not found although there was  mention of what he was responsble for while serving in office.

[cheshiremog]

I have received a reply from Torquay Library who are looking into it and will reply within 10 days
Will let you know
Torbay Borough Council is right next door to the library so will contact them after library have responded
mog