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  • Town Council

    Can anyone advise in what year was the Battle Town Council formed and when and who was the first elected Mayor of Battle? Many thanks, Stephen … read more

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  • Geneology

    Hi, I am trying to contact people following the surnames, Oliver, French, Bone, Barden, Hathaway. If these names ring a bell please let me know. Nick … read more

  • Hannah Veniss 1760

    According to my research my GGG grandmother was Hannah Veniss b.1760 and married to Samuel Brett b.1796. Their daughter Philadelphia Brett 1791-1872 married Thomas Spooner my GG grandfather 1825-1907. If my research is correct my earliest Veness connection is Monsieur 1535. I am interested in finding out more about the Veness/Veniss family. … read more

  • Ellen e Veness

    i have a painting in watercolour called “A Quiet corner” by Ellen Veness. She was with the East sussex arts club. The address on the back is, 11 Clive Avenue, Hastings. Can anyone help? … read more

  • Newbery Preserves

    In 1964 Jack and Ben Newbery were in control of the factory, set up in the High Street. My uncle Herbert, was also working in the factory, when it was taken over by Newtime Foods Limited. Over the next two years, new markets were being developed, and the labels changed; the ‘Newbery’ labels were discontinued. … read more

  • Kamala & Michael Williamson

    Hi there I’m trying to locate a Kamala & Michael Williamson, my late step father (Trevor O’Loughlin) was Kamala’s half brother. He lost contact with his mother (Sylvia) many years ago, it was always a wish to find his family, I’d love to be able to do that for him. Kamala has many living relatives … read more

  • Property to Let?

    We are medical professionals moving into the area in the next month or so and are looking to rent a ground floor flat or house with garden close to town center. We have 2 adult well behaved cats and 2 cars so need parking? Do you have a property you are looking to rent in … read more

  • Looking for a Friend

    Hi, Long shot is Brady and Adele Rogers still living in Battle? Can you be so kind to pass on my e-mail if you know where they are. [reveal email] Thanks for your time. … read more

  • New to Area, Help Needed

    Hi everyone, am fairly new to the area and desperate to start to create a social life for myself. Am divorced, in my early fifties with a teenager daughter so if anyone has any suggestions re clubs, groups etc I would be very grateful. Thank you, Deb … read more

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  • Family Tree

    I am tracing my family tree my three times great grandfather was John Robinson born in Battle 1805 he lived at Farthing Cottage i would love to know if this exists today with the same name and any other information regard to brothers and sisters. … read more

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