We all need a little bit of inspiration to write don't we? I haven't written anything thats ever been published before this blog (is this blog even technically classed as published??). I probably have to go back to my school days, to when I was aged 10 and I had one of my stories placed … Continue reading The Reason We Write
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The Dublin Connection
My dear old Nan, Martha Annie Barnes was born on 21st April 1911 in Stevens Hospital, Dublin, the only child of John Edwin Barnes and Elizabeth Daniels (Lizzie). The family home at the time was 7, Woodfield Place, Dublin. John Edwin Barnes was a soldier in the Essex Regiment of the British Army and was … Continue reading The Dublin Connection
Helles Memorial Gallipoli
The attached pictures are of the Helles Memorial, Turkey and show the name of my 2 x Great-grandfather John Edwin Barnes. John Edwin Barnes served as a Private in the First World War in the Essex Regiment, 1st Battalion, Serial number 8987. He was killed in action in Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April 1915. His … Continue reading Helles Memorial Gallipoli
The Life and Times of Matthew Chiddicks
This is the first in a new series of blogs, tackling the life stories of my 16 Great-Great Grandparents. So strap yourself in and lets begin the journey of discovery and uncover the life story of my 2 x Great-Grandfather Matthew Chiddicks. (Matthew Chiddicks seated with the beard, flanked by his sons, Walter and John) … Continue reading The Life and Times of Matthew Chiddicks
Family Tree Magazine Blogs
Please have a read of my various blogs on the Family Tree Magazine webpage. Packed full of good ideas, I'm sure there is something there for everyone at all levels, from novice to expert. Hopefully full of good tips and advice......................... https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/what-is-family-history-the-alternative-guide https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/what-is-family-history-the-alternative-guide-using-google https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/what-is-family-history-the-alternative-guide-review-review-and-review https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/what-is-family-history-the-alternative-guide--join-a-forum-of-family https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/what-is-family-history-the-alternative-guide-the-ethics-of-family https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/family-history-the-alternative-guide-leaving-a-footprint-behind https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/how-to-use-social-media-for-family-history https://www.family-tree.co.uk/how-to-guides/expert-blogs/will-your-family-tree-ever-be-complete
The Chiddicks Family Tree 