Winchelsea Message Board

Civil Marriages
Strand House has just been appointed as an approved venue for Civil Marriages and Civil Partnerships. Exclusive use for intimate numbers of only 18 guests [reveal tel] … read more
31st October 2007

Hugh Davie
Discussion
History of Winchelsea
Does anyone know of any books on the history of Winchelsea from late 18th century onwards, particularly the lace making community. … read more
18th October 2007

Sally Gross
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Discussion
Packham
Hi John, I remember two Packham Families that lived in Winchelsea. I’m sure that it was Archie who lived in the high street opposite the church, and he worked at Wickham Farm. Also I am sure that there was a Mrs Packham there at one time. The other Packham Family lived in Mill Road at … read more
19th July 2007

Eric Streeton
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Genealogy
Tartlin family
Please can someone help me? I have just traced my family back to William and Elizabeth Tartlin who were living in Winchelsea in 1834. This is such an unusual surname, I wondered if it had been mis-spelt? I would like to know if the name is still used in Winchelsea? Thank you, Pauline. … read more
22nd March 2007

Pauline Haggerty
Genealogy
Brede Ferry
Back in the 17th century what might have been the size of the ferry across the Brede to Winchelsea? Would it have been large enough to take a cart? … read more
5th February 2007

Pat Chillingworth
Discussion
Time for Tea
The Tea Tree Tea Rooms in Winchelsea is now open after our Winter Break. So if you have missed that special place for your Lunch, Afternoon Tea or just the best place for Tea or Coffee look no further. Its by the Church off the A259 between Hastings and Rye. We look forward to serving … read more
3rd February 2007

Stephen Turner
Discussion
The Tea Tree
The Tea Tea Rooms is reopen for business as usual from Saturday 3rd February. So if you have missed your Cream Tea, favourite coffee or that special place for lunch. Problem solved! We look forward to seeing all our customers new and old. … read more
2nd February 2007

Stephen Turner
Discussion
Present Vicar of Winchelsea
Could anyone please indicate the name & address of the current Vicar/Rector of St Thomas Church? … read more
22nd January 2007

John Wilson
1
Discussion
Marriage
I was wondering if i could have some information regarding getting married in St Thomas chuch. I don’t live within the parish, will this affect me getting married here? Thank you. … read more
12th November 2006

J Little
Discussion
Arthur Edwards
Looking for any info regarding Arthur Edwards born about 1852 in Winchelsea. Looking also for parish etc to obtain his birth certificate. Grateful for any help at all. … read more
13th May 2006

Julie Francis
Genealogy