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Ethel Sams the Stonehouse 1937 – Any info?
Hello – I’m looking for any information about my father’s mother – Ethel Sams. She lived at the Stone House in 1937 – she was a domestic servant at 4 Stanley Road Hastings in 1937. That’s all I have – any info very welcome. with thanks. Alison Reffell. … read more
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Penfold Family
I am looking for any info on my mother’s family. My mother’s name was Nora Rose Penfold. She was born on the29th of May 1928 at Stone House(the old Battle Workhouse) North Trade Road, Battle, East Sussex. Her parents were Jesse and Agnes Ann Brooks (nee Western) Penfold.Jesse was born in Eastbourne in 1897. Agnes … read more
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The Stone House
Carol Stead: Hello Carol The Stone House building still exists. It opened as the Battle Union Workhouse in 1834 and became a cottage hospital c1929. When I was still living in Battle (up to 1976) it was a hospital for geriatric patients but it closed in the early 1990s and after standing empty for a … 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