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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

    Hilary Beechey
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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

    G Dinnage
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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

    Alan Underwood
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  • Battle Workhouse

    Is anyone doing research on Battle workhouse around the 1840s or 1850’s? My great grandfather was born there in 1840 and lived there for at least ten years, maybe more. I’m trying to get as much information on conditions, etc, at the time as part of my research. I will be visiting Battle for 2 … read more

    Allan Millham
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  • Virgins Lane

    Has anyone got any information about the history of Virgins Lane or any suggestions as to how I can research it? … read more

    Amanda Kerr

  • Local Historic Society

    I am new to the area and am very interested in local history. Does anyone know of a local history group I could join. Thank you. … read more

    Joanne Mitchell
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