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New WWI exhibition at Yesterday’s World in Battle
In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of WWI Yesterdays World in Battle has created a new WWI display and WWII Blitz Experience which is now open daily. The commemoration of WWI is the perfect opportunity to keep the history of our British armed forces alive and in the forefront of people’s memories. Further information at … 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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War Memorial
I am a member of the History Group from the joint villages of Aston Upthorpe and Aston Tirrold in Oxfordshire (was Berkshire in WW1) We are just starting a project on our war dead of WW1 and one of the casualties named on our memorial and in St Michaels Church Aston Tirrold, is Lance Corporal … read more
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Dorothy Mae Cruttenden
I am looking for any information on my grandmother Dorothy Mae Cruttenden born approx. 1987 or any relatives I may have in St. Leonard’s. She married John William (?) Anderson (a Canadian soldier) during the WWI and my father, Norman Edward Anderson was born in St. Leonard’s on Feb 22, 1919. She may of had … read more
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Battle Abbey during 1st WW
I believe my grandfather William Kidd Hutchinson was at Battle Abbey towards the end of the First World War. He may have been there recuperating from war wounds – was it used as a hospital? Or he may have been working in the gardens as he was a horticulturist and after the war he established … read more
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Munday Family
Does anyone remember Arthur Munday my Grandfather. Lived in Nightingale Cottages New Cut. Served in the 8th Batt Royal Sussex Reg WW1. Later had a poultry farm. Married to Govina Weldon and had four daughters. Later married Elizabeth Cruttenden widow of Sam.Moved away in 1960 lived to the age of 85 returned to Westfield to … read more
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Claverton Hotel Autumn Wedding Showcase
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Metal Detecting
Hi I am looking for any land owner/occupier around the Westfield area for permission to detect on their land. I … more
Ferret found
A young, golden coloured ferret found on Thursday on Stonestile Lane. Please call Paula on [reveal tel]