Appledore Long Lost Friends & Family

Sparrowhatch Lodge

I have recently found some letters from a relative of mine. His name was Mark Pettit and the letters are from the above address. he left England at the age of seventeen in the mid 1800’s no one heard from him until he re-appeared at my grandmothers house 1949/50 after which we never heard from … read more

23rd April 2013

Elizabeth Barrett
Leasam 1966-1970

Hi to anyone at Leasom 1966-1970 and Thomas Peacocke school. What are you all doing ? Martyn … read more

27th March 2013

Martyn Gurton
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Cornelius Family

I am looking for Avis Cornelius whose single name was Devonshire. As far as I am aware Avis married a Trevor Cornelius and lived in Appledore. Avis & I were mates when we were teenagers and both lived in Abbey Wood London SE2 at the time. Lots of water has passed under the bridge since … read more

1st March 2013

Vera Bailey
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Mike from Appledore

This is a long shot, but in March 2009 I was in William Harvey Hospital with a Mike from Appledore. I would like to contact him but never remembered his surname. He would be in his 70’s & had a connection with aviation / engineering before retirement. If he reads this he’ll remember me as … read more

15th February 2013

Brian Thompson
Vivien Lynn

I’m trying to contact Vivien Lynn who lived in St Michaels when last contacted. She was my mother Joan’s bridesmaid in 1946. I appreciate any help from readers. … read more

5th March 2012

Eddy Griffits
David MacDonald

I am searching for my birth father David Macdonald, he was from Kent but was a boarder at Leasam House, Rye Grammar School, I think from 1962-1967. A long shot I know, but have been searching for over 23 years. … read more

8th January 2012

Rosalyn Smith
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Looking for Sarah Jenkinson

I heard that maybe her family ownd a china shop on High Street. … read more

20th October 2011

Anita Adams
2
Looking for an Old Friend

I was friends with a lady name Sarah Jenkinson she came to work in the US 25 years ago and was in my wedding. She lived on Long Island NY at Water Mill at a antiques shop. Does anyone know her or her family the last address 26 years ago her parents lived on High … read more

13th September 2011

Anita Adams
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Pick Hill Farm – 1960’s/1970’s

Hi there – does anyone remember the Weston family that lived in Pick Hill Cottages during Hop Picking / Fruit Picking Seasons? If so, I would love to hear from them. … read more

15th July 2011

Marianne Long
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Lesley Gasson

Hi to anyone that knows me. I moved away quite a few years but come down now and again to visit family. Is there anyone out there who I know. … read more

9th June 2011

Lesley Gasson