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  • Goddens

    Hi I am Nigel Godden. Going backwards I have traced my family from Ashington in West Sussex to Rottingdean in East Sussex where the family were farmers. There is a school of thought that the Ashington Goddens were originally from Beckley Northiam area in the 1700’s. Does anyone know of some Goddens moving or marrying … read more

    Nigel Godden

  • Pines Meadow

    Hi, Does anyone know where the little house ‘Pines Meadow’ used to be in Beckley please? More of a cabin. My granny and grandad Leonard and Nellie Godden lived there for many years and my father Norman grew up in the house. Thank you in anticipation. I believe the house will be long gone, I … read more

    Claire Godden
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  • Beckley Church Yard

    Hello, I am researching my family and I am looking for burial records in Beckley church yard. I have tried East Sussex records office. … read more

    Clare Green
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  • Family History

    I wonder if anyone has any information however small it may be on the policemen of Beckley and the Four Oaks area. My G G Grandfather was the local bobby from 1891 to 1894 and I assume lived in the local police house. His name was WILLIAM WADDINGTON and he lived there with his wife … read more

    John Tyhurst
    3

  • Bromham Family

    My great grandfather, Thomas Bromham was born in Beckley in 1859. He lived in the Newcastle area when he married. From my research his father was the village blacksmith and the family seems to have remained in the area. I would be interested if anyone had any information about the family. Many thanks Anne. … read more

    Anne Connolly

  • Family Tree

    I am looking for information regards Mary Ann Ripley, she was my great great grandmother born in Beckley 1829 and any other family members. … read more

    Marion Baumback

  • Horsepen and Christopher Bush

    I would be grateful if anyone in the village had any information about Christopher Bush who lived at Horsepen during the 30s and 40s. He was my great Uncle and I am co-writing his biography. Avril MacArthur … read more

    Avril MacArthur
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  • Knelle Cottage

    I have a birth certificate for Louisa Lena Brazil, born November 1944, the address given on her birth certificate is: Knelle Cottage, Beckley, Battle RD. Can any help with any information on Knelle cottage ot the Brazil’s that lived there, was/is it attached to Great Knelle Farm or Little Knelle farm Any help / information … read more

    Robert Brazill

  • Stoddard Huts 1937 / Christenings

    My grandparents are shown on the 1939 NHS records as living in Stoddard Huts, Battle RDC, I see there is a Stoddard Lane at Beckley can anyone tell me if the the two are connected please? My grandfather is shown on the same records as a Marine Store Dealer. My father Robert Brazill always said … read more

    Robert Brazill
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  • Kamala & Michael Williamson

    My Grandfather was born in Beckley in 1897, Walter Ralfe, I would appreciate any other news about him, where he lived etc. … read more

    Brian Ralfe
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Goddens

Hi I am Nigel Godden. Going backwards I have traced my family from Ashington in West Sussex to Rottingdean in … more

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