Hello, I'm trying to find out Birth and 1901/11 Census for my Grandfather, Robert Valentine Walker, born 14/02/1897 but have had absolutely no luck so far. The first record that I have is his Marriage to Edith Victoria Adelaide Howe in 1919 which gives his Father as Sydney Walker, address The Promenade, Seven Kings with the occupation Physical Culturist (I think, the writing not clear but definitely Physical something) In 1919, Robert was working as a Fuse Engineer at Royal Woolwich. I have no idea who is Mother was or if he had any Siblings although there may be a Half Sister called Winifred Clements. The whole thing has been complicated because we believe there might be a Circus connection as Winifred's Father was probably a Circus Strongman, possibly Ihonart who went by the names of Richard Downs and Sydney Sewell. He opened a School of Physical Culture in Ilford in 1913. I was always told that Ihonart was my Fathers Great Uncle but not sure if the connection is through Roberts Father or Mother. Sorry if this all sounds complicated, I'm writing as I remember things! My Grandfather died in 1945 in Romford/Ilford. Feel free to ask about anything you think I've missed out! I do know that he didn't like his middle name and didn't use it. Thanks, Diane
