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  • Girl Guiding

    Happy Thinking Day to everyone! … read more

  • Marriott Edgar

    I have just recently discovered that George Marriott Edgar was my great uncle so am looking for any information. I know he lived in Battle and am wondering if anyone here can help. Thanks … read more

  • Mepham, Vidler, Geer

    All of my Mum’s family were from Battle and the surrounding area. I would love to contact any members of the above named families to see if we have a connection. Also would love any old photos of the above. Thanks. Sylvia … read more

  • Thomas Veness / Mary Davis Line

    Would like to know if anyone has gone further back from Thomas Veness born 1781 who married Mary Davis born 1782 – Battle? Am from Australia and am connected on two of my lines to this ancestor – would love contact. … read more

  • John Francis Reeves

    Would any person have information on John Francis Reeves born 1805, son of John & Anne Reeves (a direct descendant). John Francis married Jane Ransom in Hollington,Sussex 1828. Emigrated to Australia in 1839 on the ship “Florist”. We are coming to the UK in April 2013 and would dearly like to follow up our family … read more

  • Veness Marriage to Ada Ralph

    Am trying to find the family of my great great Aunt. She was Ada Matilda Ralph and married Albert Veness They had I think at least six children: Ada, Clarence, Christopher, Clifford, Clarice and Iris. My Mum and Dad remember visiting Auty Clarice and Uncle Clifford (who was a blacksmith?) in the 1960’s… Looking for … read more

  • Inskipp

    Can anyone help me with the Inskipp family from Battle. My mother came from St Leonards but I recall there being graves in Battle churchyard for several Inskipp’s. We had many old documents at home relating to the Battle Poor Law or other alms and the Overseer was an Inskipp. My family gave them to … read more

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  • Searching for Lucy Sanctuary

    Hi, I am trying to find Lucy Sanctuary who is my friend from 90’s. As far as I know, she is still living in Battle. She is Language Therapist and just published 2 books named “Playing with K” and “Playing with P”. She has two children. Any info would be great. Thanks, Ayse Narin … read more

  • Resting Place of Mr Leslie (Les) Handford

    I am looking for any Information on the burial place of my father, how I belived died in the early 70s and put to rest in Battle or just outside this area. Thanking you in advance for any help you might be able to give. … read more

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  • Pub Venue for Photography Group

    Hi all, I have just joined this group and it looks really great. I am about to start a new photography course in Battle and I am looking for a suitable pub to run it. Basically it would be up to 10 people talking photography! It will be run once a month on a Monday … read more

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