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  • Hubbard Family

    I was born in Battle in 1931 in what is now Styles Garage. The address then was Upper Lake. When did this change? My father, Rex Leroy was in the Home Guard. Any info? Thanks. … read more

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  • Frank Anderson

    As a work friend of the late Frank Anderson, I often wonder who rememebers this person we wound and painted the street gas lamps in the early 1950s and we had our workshop at the gas holder station opposite the cinema and as many would know he was the local yokal (Benny Hill) and I … read more

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  • Looking for Toby Cook

    This is a last ditch effort in a search for a friend that I lost touch with over the years. We met in New York while he was coaching a summer soccer session to the youth teams. We also met up in Cincinnati while he was there coaching and living with a host family. He … read more

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  • Cattle Trough in Battle

    I’m trying to track down all the cattle / horse troughs that were erected by an association called the Metropolitan Drinking Fountain and Cattle Trough Association. Once such trough was erected in Battle in 1911 near the old market. It has probably been moved during roadworks etc. Does anyone know what became of it? … read more

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  • Storage Wanted

    Local builder requires small storage/workshop area in Battle. Details please to [reveal email] … read more

  • Battle Workhouse

    Is anyone doing research on Battle workhouse around the 1840s or 1850’s? My great grandfather was born there in 1840 and lived there for at least ten years, maybe more. I’m trying to get as much information on conditions, etc, at the time as part of my research. I will be visiting Battle for 2 … read more

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  • Virgins Lane

    Has anyone got any information about the history of Virgins Lane or any suggestions as to how I can research it? … read more

  • Long Term Rental

    Writer and music historian (past adult education lecturer in Battle) looking to return to UK from France seeks long term rental in or near Battle from October / November 2010. Must be detached. We are just two seniors without animals and non-smokers. Any ideas please to [reveal email] … read more

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  • Assistant Accountant 6 Month Contract in Battle

    INC Research is Global Clinical Research company with an office in Battle. We are currently looking for an assistant accountant to join the team on a 6 month contract. This would be ideal for someone local who might like the flexibility of a half year contract. I would appreciate it if you let me know … read more

  • Westfield Place

    I was born at the Stables, Westfield Place in 1927 when my father was employed by the then occupier of Westfield Place. Can anyone tell me who that was, please? … read more

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I have a lot of crocosmia on offer. If anyone is interested in collecting it from me, let me know. … more

Help Finding an Old Friend – Sue Tibbles

Hi everyone, I need some help getting a message to an old friend, Sue Tibbles (this was her maiden name). … more

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