Yellup- North Walsham 1940's

[Roger Booth]

Hi Pat and other thread readers and contributers
My name is Roger Booth and this is my 1st message on RootsChat.
Amelia and Arthur Yellup were my Grandparents and their Daughter Marjorie is my Mother
The Yellup's originate from Gt. Yarmouth were Arthur Yellup worked for the Gas Board. They moved to North Walsham in the approx mid 1930's and livied firstly in Grammer School Road before moving to 'Avondale' Skeyton Road wher as a boy and Brother of 2 No siblings have very happy memories.
My Mother Marjrie was actually christened Kate Marjorie Yellup but as a young she hated the name Kate and reverted to her middle name which she was always known by.
Pat, I was not born until after the war so I have no knowledge of your parents staying with my Grandparents and would love to hear more regarding this.
It is really strange reading other peoples interest in my family and I can confirm that both of the photo's posted are that of my family and I have copies of these in my own collection.
Pat I have many other photo's and perhaps one or two of these could be of you parents.
One thing we should be aware of is that the name Yellup is very unusual and is perhaps a derivitive of Yallop of which their are many. I my Granfathers Apprentiship Deeds I note that my Grand father signed his name Yellop and I note from the thread that the name has been referred to as Yallop.
The Name Yellup/Yellop/Yallap originated in Brook near Norwich and my Great Grandfater was a police man who transferred to Gt Yarmouth. My Granmothr's maiden name was Brookes and she was on of 12 children, her father worked on the railways but had a tragic accident in his 50's when a railway truck ran over him and he lost a leg and arm. Their was also something tragis that happend to my Granmother when she was 12 years old, she had an accident which left her stone deaf which she remained for the rest of her life.
I would like to carry out further research on the name Yellup but I have drawn blanks and if anyone can help that would be great.
Pat, I would love to hear more about your Mum and Dad and see the letter you referred to.

Many Thanks
Roger

[seasider]

Hi Roger
I am really pleased that I have found the photos of your Grandparents. Originally when I first started my family tree I thought they were relatives but members of my family didn't recognise them and then it came to me that it was Mr and Mrs Yellop, that's when I asked Rootschat for verification. My parents used to reflect on the time they stayed with them during the war and kept in touch by post right up to after the 1960's. It would be interesting to see if there was any photos of my parents in your collection. According to the letter my parents and my eldest brother who was a baby, stayed with them when my Dad was stationed at North Walsham, my Mother was originally from Oxford.
The letter your Grandmother wrote was a reference ' To whom it may concern' saying that my Mother had resided with her for the past 9 months with her baby, this must have been my eldest brother who was born during the war.

It's also interesting that your Great Grandfather was in the police force, my mother's Great uncle was a police constable from Loddon in Norfolk he got posted to London.

I am seeing if the letter will scan and I will let you see it.

Regards
Pat

[Roger Booth]

Hi Pat
It seems really bizaar that my granmother woul send a first letter to 'whom it may concern' what was your parents Sir name? You mention that your Father was stationed in North Walsham and I never heard mention that anyone stayed with them so it was  a real surprise hearing this
Looking forward to hearing more
Regards
Roger

[Roger Booth]

Dear David and Pat
I am current researching the Yellup's family tree and came across this entry and photograph.  Do you know the christian names of Mr and Mrs yellup in the photograph?  My Grandfather was Benjamin Edward Yellup (1879-1945) married to Mary Jane.  I was interested when you said that they had a daughter called Marjorie, as I had an Aunt called Marjorie born in 1907 and I have found no one else by this name during this period. The only thing is that I thought they lived in Lowestoff.  If you have any information on the Yellups it would be appreciated.

John Yellup 

[Roger Booth]

Hi John
I would be really interested if your Yellup family Tree is a branch of the same Tree as mine. Please refer to my post in the Yellup thread on RootsChat
Regards
Roger Booth

[seasider]

Hi Roger

I hope the letter comes through ok. It looks to me that maybe it was my mother and brother who stayed with your Grandparents, My Dad probably lived in the barracks and visited. Also the letter looks more of a reference for Mum to have carried round for future stays, I know they went to Ireland for a while. Their name was Fred and Phyllis Houghton. I remember them saying how kind your Grandparents were to them. I'll see if I can show you a photo, it would be lovely if we could link this up with one of your photos.

Pat

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Here are my parents

[Roger Booth]

Dear David and Pat
I am current researching the Yellup's family tree and came across this entry and photograph.  Do you know the christian names of Mr and Mrs yellup in the photograph?  My Grandfather was Benjamin Edward Yellup (1879-1945) married to Mary Jane.  I was interested when you said that they had a daughter called Marjorie, as I had an Aunt called Marjorie born in 1907 and I have found no one else by this name during this period. The only thing is that I thought they lived in Lowestoff.  If you have any information on the Yellups it would be appreciated.

John Yellup 

[Roger Booth]

Hi Pat
Thanks for the letter and the Photo of your Parents. I will look through the photo's I have and see if I can find any others and if so send them though to you.
I have tried to contact John Yellup in the thread but he is not responding! Do you have an e-mail address for him
Kindest Regards
Roger Booth