Wittersham Message Board

3rd Centenary Match of the 21st Century
Is there anyone who can arrange the 3rd match due either 2034 or 2036. A long while. but I will not be here then to remind you. All you need is 2 Ex England players currently still playing or just retired and eleven of the best in Isle of Oxney. New Wittersham cricket ground. You … read more
22nd December 2012

Ivor Body
Discussion
The Match of the Century
Ashdown of Kent CC and Wensley of Sussex CC and Auckland (9 wickets for 36 runs against Otago in 1920’s) played the full Isle of Oxney eleven on the Wittersham Farm Cricket ground belonging to my 2nd x 1 cousin Colonel John Body. Just found out as it was reported in The Kent Messenger 11th … read more
7th December 2012

Ivor Body
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Discussion
Edwardian Photograph
The Pilgrims Hospices eBay charity shop has acquired a mounted photo of a formal group of clergy and choirboys dated 1904 and taken by CC Neve of Wittersham. It is dedicated to Mr T Martin ‘In memory of many happy services’ and signed by B Violet Parkes, organist. Can anyone say if this Wittersham? We … read more
22nd September 2012

David Clinker
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Genealogy
Stocks Mill
We are returning to the area at the beginning of November with our son and his family and would love to visit the windmill, particularly as we gave it to the Council to restore orginally. Our son is keen to show his family where he grew up but we are not sure how we make … read more
1st September 2012

Jo Langton
1
Discussion
Family Tree
I am just lifting the first stone to my family tree and having a look. Information tells me we originated in your area a while back can any one help? My family nane is DENGATE. Thanking anyone for help Steve … read more
12th June 2012

Stephen Dengate
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Genealogy
Rectors
Dear Pat, Another reply, will you be able to cope! LOL I notice from another question of yours you would like to know the Rector of Wittersham in 1942 too. I shall have a look at that for you. I also see that you are looking for other Rectors? If you email me a list … read more
24th March 2012

Gorden and Bill
Discussion
Water Well / Pump
I would like any information on the three buildings and water pumping and storage tanks, next to the footpath half a mile or so South of Wittersham Manor? Thanks Trevor … read more
18th December 2011

Trevor Clark
1
Discussion
Wittersham Court and Col. John Body
I have now found out most things about Wittersham Court. Still vague about the boundries of the Farm. Last “Body” encumberant was Colonel John Body. He is buried in St.John the Baptist Church where he has a double Stained Glass window dedicated to him and a memorial planter from his troops (The Buffs East Kent … read more
8th July 2011

Ivor Body
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Genealogy
Wittersham Court
Hello. Has anyone any information on Wittersham court. My farming family had many farms in Kent, but one of the family homes was “Wittersham Court” Cannot trace any information. We have a photo in the family album. Thanks, Ivor Body … read more
1st February 2011

Ivor Body
Discussion
House for Rent
A well presented 2 bedroom semi-detached property in the centre of Wittersham and benefiting from a good size rear garden. The accommodation is arranged over two floors comprising Sitting Room, Dining Room and Kitchen, whilst on the first floor there are 2 double Bedrooms and a Bathroom. Outside there is a decked seating area to … read more
6th May 2010

Gina Caro
Discussion