Northiam in East Sussex Village Guide

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  • Skinner – 1834 ->

    Hello All My Great-Great-Great Grandfather Walter Skinner and his family grew up on Northiam from 1834 onwards, does anyone have any info on them. I’m going to be coming down this summer for a couple of days just to have a wander route and I can’t wait 🙂 … read more

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  • Six Bells Inn

    We spent honeymoon at the Six Bells. Is it still standing (the floors sagged a bit)? … read more

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  • Family History Myles

    My father was born in Northiam in November 1905. His parents, Robert & Annie MYLES lived at “The Cottage” from 1905 to at least 1915. Is anyone able to give me any information of this place? … read more

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  • Olive & Tony Green

    Great to find this site. Parents Tony & Olive Green, longstanding Northiam residents. Olive worked at the surgery for many years, much loved and attended a surprise birthday party at the Village Hall in January this year. Tony is known for his missives published regularly in the Northiam Parish Mag, and is seen regularly cycling … read more

  • Family History

    My mother was born in Northiam in 1910, she had no father. All we know is is her mother worked in the big house. Her grandmother brought her up. My mother’s name was Edith Stevens. She met my Father, Frederick Loring, in Northiam. They married in 1935. They lived in farm cottages. If anyone has … read more

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  • Bad Reputation

    My very first advise from one of the shop keeper when we first moved to Northiam. was “Beware! People just want to take advantage from YOU!” I didn’t know then and I do now after over two year working and living in village. The very last one we come aross was a cow-boy builder live … read more

  • Poile Family

    I am researching the POILE family who at one time lived in Northiam. Two of my Grandfather’s brothers run the Bakers and Confectioner’s named POILE BRO’s I know the building that was the shop is still there (have a picture of them outside with their Horsedrawn delivery van). Would also like information on the school … read more

  • Tottman Family

    Looking for Maureen, Valery and Derek Tottman, single names. Their mothers name was Iris, sister of Jack Adams. Father’s name Joe. I left for USA in 1964. I am now 74 and would like to get in touch. … read more

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  • Fundraising Opportunities

    Please could you supply me with a contact name for either the St Marys or the Organiser of the Flower Festival. Kind regards Philippa. … read more

  • Oak Tree

    My grandfather, George Pettitt, had a forge shop in Northiam. He reportedly made the chains that wrap around the oak tree that Queen Elizabeth sat under when she visited on her way to Rye. My father, Michael Pettitt, passed away recently and I would like to plant an oak tree in my garden in his … read more

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Jones Family

Hello, I am a grandson of Harry Jones, who lived up the lane past the pub on the right of … more

Garden Explorers Information

Hello Would there be availability to come to this tomorrow? Twins just 13 months and 2half year old ? Thank … more

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