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  • Harold Arthur Hutchinson

    Hi, I’m searching for information on Harold Arthur Huthinson who may have been born in Battle in 1902. His wife’s name was Molly and they lived at 30 Valence Road, Lewes around 1937. Any information would be greatly appreciated. [reveal email] … read more

  • William White / John Eldridge Thorpes Plot

    I’m tracing my family tree and I’m interested in a William Alfred White, he was the brother in law of a John W Eldridge and living at 160 Thorpes Plot in 1901. Does anyone know where Thorpes plot is? Mark … read more

  • Norker Family from Early 19th Century

    Hello, I am researching my wife’s family (Norker) all based in Liverpool back to about 1860. However, the earliest Norkers I have found were Anne and Henry (born 1791) recorded in 1861 as being residents of Battle, Sussex. Anybody come across that name in Battle, gravestones etc? Any help appreciated. … read more

  • Joan Veness

    Trying to trace any pictures of Joan Veness who would be if still alive 91 years old. The address I have for her is old and it is as follows. 1 Brookfield Avenue Dover (circa 1945).her parents lived at 20 Gladstone Terrace Hastings (again circa 1945). Their names were Charles and Elizabeth Mullard, Charles was … read more

  • Local Historic Society

    I am new to the area and am very interested in local history. Does anyone know of a local history group I could join. Thank you. … read more

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  • Veness Family Tree

    Hello Alisan. In an earlier message you mentioned that you are a descendant of Elizabeth Veness (born 1880 in Birmingham). My wife is a descendant of Elizabeth’s brother, William John, born in 1882. If this connection is correct then I may have some useful information for you about the 1880s Veness family in Birmingham. All … read more

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  • Eldridges of Battle

    Trying to verify a Sarah Eldridge who wed William KEMP in Battle15 May 1758. Her parentage is in question – can you put her in a family? Virginia … read more

  • John Eldridge

    Hello Two of my distant relatives married Eldridge folk: 1 Harriet Eldridge bap 11/5/1777 (dau of John and Elizabeth Eldridge) m Gregory Haines CB in 1804 at Kirdford Sussex 2 Susannah (sister of Gregory above) bap 1/12/1782 in Kirdford m 4/5/1802 John Eldridge (brother of Harriet above?) Can anyone give me more info on this … read more

  • Miss Constance Cane

    I’m trying to trace any information about this lady who died in 1987 in Battle. Any memories or obituaries would be very welcome. … read more

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  • Tracing the Eldridge Family Tree

    Hello Janet Alfred Allen Eldridge was baptised at Battle parish church on 6 April 1856, son of Emery Eldridge and Emily (maiden name Wood). Emery and Emily married at Battle parish church on 9 September 1843. Emery Eldridge was baptised at Battle on 22 December 1822, son of Thomas Eldridge and Elizabeth (maiden name not … read more

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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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