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  • Battle Abbey during 1st WW

    I believe my grandfather William Kidd Hutchinson was at Battle Abbey towards the end of the First World War. He may have been there recuperating from war wounds – was it used as a hospital? Or he may have been working in the gardens as he was a horticulturist and after the war he established … read more

    Linda Peek

  • William Ticehurst 1795 of Battle

    I’m trying to find out some information on William Ticehurst who was born in Battle around 1795. He was a Royal Navy sea captain who in his later years worked for the East india company. He married Sarah Darby in Chelmsford, Essex in 1825, lived in Taverstock Hill in London up until the mid-1850s then … read more

    Anonymous
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  • Veness Family

    I am looking for details of Frances VENESS in the Battle area b. circa 1786, possible mother of Hannah HONEYSETT b. circa 1818 (one of eight children). I am trying to identify and find further info on Frances, her mother and her grandmother. If anyone could help, I’d be most grateful! … read more

    Nick Kerin
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  • Tracing Family

    Looking for records or family of James Frederick Edward Wickham, married to Rose Eleanor Baker, had three children, twins James Frederick Wickham and Albert Edward Wickham, and a younger sister whom I know only as Miss W; all five arrived in NZ on “Tongariro” in 1913. Born in Battle. On leaving England surname changed from … read more

    Keith Fuller
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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

    Alan Underwood
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  • Storage Wanted

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

    Tara Murdoch

  • 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

    Allan Millham
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  • Frederick Russel(l)

    Hi, I am trying to trace some family history of a Frederick Russel(l), not sure if it is spelt with one or two L’s. He apparently came from Battle in Sussex, might have been part of Prince Arthur of Connaught’s guards, who travelled to South Africa in November 1920, when Prinnce Arthur became Govenor General … read more

    Mike Smith

  • 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

    Amanda Kerr

  • 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

    Brian Robins
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Rush, Witt & Wilson
Rush, Witt & Wilson

We are located in the heart of Battle High Street opposite the imposing Abbey, site of the 1066 Battle of … more

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Calling Gardeners

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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