You just never know what gems you might uncover in the British Newspaper archives, so why not have a look see what mysteries you might discover about your own family. Here are just two of many about the Chiddicks boys and the mischief they got up to! From Newspaper Article dated December 12th 1856: … Continue reading Newspaper Reports
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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
Old Palace School WW2 Bombing
This is the account of the Bombing of the Old Palace School in St. Leonard's Street, Bow during WW2 and the sad loss of 32 Firemen and 2 Fire Women who were tragically killed during this raid. This is still today, the largest loss of Fire Brigade personnel, at one incident, in the History of … Continue reading Old Palace School WW2 Bombing
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
Woodfield Place, Dublin
On a recent visit to Dublin I was fortunate to be able to walk in the footsteps of my ancestors and visit the house that my Nan, Martha Ann Barnes grew up in, 7, Woodfield Place, Dublin which is in the Kilmainham area of Dublin, not too far away from Kilmainham Jail. Attached are some … Continue reading Woodfield Place, Dublin
John Edwin Barnes Biography
John Edwin Barnes is my Great-Grandfather and he sadly died on 25th April 1915 during the first day of the Gallipoli campaign in WW1. His biography details are as follows; The following information is taken from John Edwin Barnes Army enlisting documentation dated 19th October 1906. He was recruited into the Essex Regiment at … Continue reading John Edwin Barnes Biography
The Chiddicks Family Tree 