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Lord Thomas Ashburnham
For those interested, Lord Thomas Ashburnham got married & lived in Fredericton, New Brunswick, Canada. He and his wife Maria owned a house there on Brunswick Street, which is still standing. … read more
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British Resistance / Auxiliary Units
I belong to a group (BRA/CART) who are researching the secret British Resistance Organisation named Auxiliary Units that were formed in 1940 to harass and delay the German invaders if they had come. Mountfield had a small group of about 7 men who were trained to act as guerillas and use explosives etc. I would … read more
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Solomon’s Garden Staplecross
My great great grandmother Mary Ann Watkins used to live at Solomon’s Garden in the very early twentieth century and I believe her daughter Ellen Streeter Pattenden ran a local village shop until she emigrated to Canada. I’d be very interested to know if anyone has local history information relating to my family and the … read more
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Springfield Cottages, Cackle Street
Springfield (cottages) Cackle Street, Brede Hi, I am trying to find out when the properties now known as Springfield Cottages were given this name. They are a terrace of old houses possibly dating back to the 1700s. I have printed out all the census entries for Cackle Street but am trying to pin down the … read more
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WW1 Residents of Bexhill
As a local historian in Horley I am trying to find the Bexhill address of Henry Webber in 1915/16. He moved from Horley in early December 1915. He was a member of the Stock Exchange for 40 years and very active in local politics in Surrey and “Good Works” in Horley. At the age of … read more
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Beacon Hill
I have recently been told that the houses on Beacon Hill are built on what was once the grounds of a manor house. Does anyone know anything about a manor house that existed in Sidley? … read more
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Inskipp
Can anyone help me with the Inskipp family from Battle. My mother came from St Leonards but I recall there being graves in Battle churchyard for several Inskipp’s. We had many old documents at home relating to the Battle Poor Law or other alms and the Overseer was an Inskipp. My family gave them to … read more
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Bus Routes of the Past
Researching two photographs I am unable to find what the route or service numbers are. 1) Southdown original livery ie pre 1969 number blind 1*2 so is this 152? as middle is obliterated. 2) 1915 single deck bus with board on front Beckley-Northiam-Bride-Westfield- Hastings and passing near to a pub at a junction, registration AP7319, … read more
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St Mary’s Church Northiam History
I am an nearly retired architect undertaking a postgraduate course in building conservation. Our latest course work is to write an illustrated essay on a medieval church with Victorian alterations.I am looking for historical information on St Mary’s and should be glad someone could advise me where to start looking for information. Many Thanks. … read more
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Cattle Trough in Battle
I’m trying to track down all the cattle / horse troughs that were erected by an association called the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. Once such trough was erected in Battle in 1911 near the old market. It has probably been moved during roadworks etc. Does anyone know what became of it? … read more
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Lester Magoogan
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How to Get Here – Bus Service
Sedlescombe enjoys a 7 days a week bus service – 349 – linking the village with Hastings, and Staplecross, Bodiam … more
3 Bedroom House to Rent
3 bedroom semi to rent … unfurnished. New refurbishment with garage . In Gammons Way. A1 condition in and out! … more