Battle Discussion

Tree Dedication

I am looking to sponsor a tree-planting/dedication for a birthday, preferably somewhere in the Battle area – perhaps Powdermill Wood, or one of the local groves near the Abbey. Is there a scheme through which this can be done? Please contact me if you have information! Thank you! … read more

25th May 2005

Ann Wain
Battle Rangers

I have an interest in Sussex club football programmes and wish to add a Battle Rangers (home) issue to my collection. If anyone has one – they apparently do exist then I would be be pleased to hear – please quote cost. If you can help please email me on [reveal email] Postage paid. Thank you. … read more

20th April 2005

John Wells
Searching for Victor Watson

I am trying to trace Victor Watson. We were in the R.A.C. in Italy during the second World War. … read more

19th March 2005

George Orme
Senlac Field / Hill

Jill Ramsey: Dear Jill, I am just a casual visitor to the Battle web site and can’t answer all your questions but can some. I’m pretty sure that Senlac Field or Senlac Hill as I was told at school history lessons is basically adjacent to the town of Battle, and a little way to the … read more

8th February 2005

John Lamude
1
WWII

I was stationed in England with the Royal Canadian engineers during WWII. I had military business with a unit stationed at Battle Abbey approx. 1943/44. On the road to Battle, 2 low-flying German planes passed overhead, shortly after there was an explosion. On entering Battle, a direct hit had demolished 1 home and the 2nd bomb had not exploded and skidded towards the gatehouse of the … read more

2nd January 2005

Jack Barry
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Jennifer, daughter of George Beecher Laird

My father, George Beecher Laird, was stationed in Battle for a time during World War II. I’m searching for his daughter that was born before 1944. Her name is Jennifer. I’m afraid I’m not sure of the last. Its possibly Hobday. Any help would be wonderful. Dad was in the Canadian Recce 8. … read more

21st November 2004

Helen Shilling (nee Laird)
Thomas (Tommy) Clyde

Dear Friends: I am trying to locate Thomas (Tommy) Clyde who was born in Battle in the 1930s. He was a film producer and protege of Douglas Fairbanks. Does anyone know if he is still around and if so if there is a way to contact him. Thanks very much, Vince Gratzer … read more

17th November 2004

Vince Gratzer
Adrian Redman

I am trying to trace Adrian Redman, who was the proprietor of Senlac Genealogies 18b High Street Battle East Sussex in 1979. Tom Kelly, 67 Edgewood Lawn, Blanchardstown, Dublin 15, Ireland. Phone 018212971. … read more

6th February 2004

Tom Kelly
Thank You

I visited Battle for the first time this year for the fireworks and parade. I just wanted to say a huge thank you for the most amazing evening! The organisation and dedication does you proud. And, it’s free! I look forward to next year. JW, Maidenhead. … read more

11th November 2003

Jen Weeks
Battle Abbey School

Hi everyone. Can I just say that Battle Abbey is the nicest school ever. I went there for six years and I enjoyed every single day there! But unfortunatly I had to leave, so if anyone is thinking os sending their child to a school in East Sussex then it has to be Battle Abbey … read more

11th August 2003

Vas