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This database contains some of the books, papers and records held by Mersea Museum.
Found 256 files - displaying 101 to 150 sorted by ID
| 101 |
Article |
The Devil and the Wood - the Virley devil |
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ID |
ELS_101 |
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Title |
The Devil and the Wood - the Virley devil |
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Abstract |
The celebrated Virley Devil Legend belongs equally to Tolleshunt Knights.
It is generally recounted as follows: When they dug the land in the Devil's Wood and started to build the house, they worked first day and left a man on guard at night with his three spey bitches. In the night Satan came and ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Owen Ellis
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| 102 |
Article |
Salcot Church c1830 by J.C. Atkinson |
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ID |
ERV_1894_275 |
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Title |
Salcot Church c1830 by J.C. Atkinson |
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Abstract |
SALCOT CHURCH
From Essex Review Vol 3, Page 275 (1894)
By: J.C. Atkinson, Danby Parsonage, Castleton.
My reminiscences of Salcott and Virley Churches of sixty-five to seventy years ago (c1830) are somewhat peculiar. My father was frequently officiating in them, one or both, and I was ... |
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Keywords |
1830 |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 103 |
Article |
May and Bean family history from Willoughby John Bean |
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ID |
FBQ_102 |
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Title |
May and Bean family history from Willoughby John Bean |
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Abstract |
It was Edward May of Coppid Hall [ Copt Hall ], indeed I believe there were two of these and both are buried at West Mersea - no William May there -
Mr Quincey the Timber Merchant of London put his savings into land in Essex and Suffolk. He first had as his estate agent a Mr. William Newman ... |
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Author |
Willoughby John Bean |
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Published |
1930s
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Alan Brook
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| 104 |
Article |
Tollesbury Memories - recollections from Fred Garrod |
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ID |
FGD_101 |
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Title |
Tollesbury Memories - recollections from Fred Garrod |
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Abstract |
I was born in Tollesbury in the year 1902. My relatives on my father's side had had connections with the sea from time
immemorial, fishing and boat-building.
My father owned a fishing smack, and my two uncles also had one. I used to go with them to work almost as soon as I could toddle,
and ... |
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Author |
Fred Garrod |
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Published |
1972
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 105 |
Article |
Tollesbury Memories - further recollections from Fred Garrod |
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ID |
FGD_102 |
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Title |
Tollesbury Memories - further recollections from Fred Garrod |
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Abstract |
It was interesting to read that hay to feed the horses at the Equestrian events at the Olympic Games was supplied by Old Hall Farm.
In the mid eighteenth century Old Hall used to be one of the busiest places in Tollesbury. The inn there was called the
"Crooked Billet" and was kept by a man ... |
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Author |
Fred Garrod |
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Published |
1972
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 107 |
Article |
Church Briefs - Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_CBR |
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Title |
Church Briefs - Wigborough |
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Abstract |
CHURCH BRIEFS
A transcription in P.A.F. Stephenson's book "The Parish Registers of Great and Little Wigborough" 1905
In the register for St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough, is bound a mutilated ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 108 |
Article |
Great Wigborough Congregational Chapel |
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ID |
GWG_CGC |
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Title |
Great Wigborough Congregational Chapel |
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Abstract |
According to White's Trade Directory of 1848 in its entry for the village of Great Wigborough, there was an independent chapel sited by the Maldon Road, Great Wigborough. The entry reads
Adjoining the Maldon Road is an Independent Chapel, belonging to a Congregation formed in 1720.
... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
September 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 109 |
Article |
The Parish Church of St Stephen Great Wigborough. A history |
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ID |
GWG_CHC |
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Title |
The Parish Church of St Stephen Great Wigborough. A history |
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Abstract |
The Parish Church of St Stephen, Great Wigborough.
Beautifully situated on the top of a hill at the highest point of the parish, the tower of the church is a landmark for many
miles around. The large manor (Abbots ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 110 |
Article |
Great Wigborough Church Royal Commission on Historical Monuments report 1922 |
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ID |
GWG_CHC_201 |
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Title |
Great Wigborough Church Royal Commission on Historical Monuments report 1922 |
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Abstract |
GREAT WIGBOROUGH
From the Royal Commission on Historical Monuments (1922)
Typed by T.B. Millatt, source document not known.
Transcribed August 2020 by Anne Taylor
Great Wigborough is a parish 7 miles south of Colchester.
Parish Church of St. Stephen stands towards the North end ... |
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Author |
1922 |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 111 |
Article |
Memorial to Ann Marke in St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_CHD |
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Title |
Memorial to Ann Marke in St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
Edward and Ann Marke: St Stephen's Church,
Great Wigborough
In St Stephen's Church, Great Wigborough there is a slab set in the nave floor engraved with the inscription
HERE LYETH BURIED THE
BODIE OF ANN MARKE THE
WIFE OF ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 112 |
Article |
Brick House Farm alias Chestnuts, Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_CTN |
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Title |
Brick House Farm alias Chestnuts, Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
Chestnuts Farm, Great Wigborough, formerly known as Brick House Farm, is situated North west side of and with
a frontage to the road from Maldon to Mersea. It ceased being a working farm many years ago and most of the land was sold off to a local farmer. Up until the 1990s it used to ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 113 |
Article |
Great Expectations at Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_GEX |
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Title |
Great Expectations at Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
I have been going to the coffee mornings at Gt Wigborough Church which are currently being held every fortnight on a Friday morning. St Stephens is a pretty church in a beautiful location and a welcome is guaranteed plus tea, coffee and cake. Standing on top of Wigborough Hill the views are amazing ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 114 |
Article |
The Hyde, Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_HYD |
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Title |
The Hyde, Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
The Hyde in the 1930s
Owners of historic houses almost invariably have a fascination with the history of their homes and over the years their notes, drawings, photographs and research are faithfully passed on to new ... |
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Published |
October 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Elaine Barker
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| 115 |
Article |
King's Head, Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_KHD |
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Title |
King's Head, Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
The King's Head, Great Wigborough, by the turn to Colchester off the Maldon Road. It was rendered and painted white in the 1950s, and is now a private house, known as the Olde Kings Head.
This story of the King's Head is rather incomplete. An inn is recorded as being at the site in the 17th ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 116 |
Article |
The Reformation and the Wigborough Martyrs |
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ID |
GWG_MTR |
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Title |
The Reformation and the Wigborough Martyrs |
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Abstract |
The Reformation and the Great Wigborough Martyrs
At a time of a Europe-wide move to break away from the Roman Catholic Church, in 1534, Henry VIII, declared himself supreme head of the Church of England . This move, triggered by his wish to divorce Catherine of Aragon was also a means by which ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 117 |
Article |
Joseph Picknett Dissenting Minister Great Wigborough Congregational Chapel 1762 ... |
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ID |
GWG_PCK |
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Title |
Joseph Picknett Dissenting Minister Great Wigborough Congregational Chapel 1762 - 1780 |
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Abstract |
One of Mersea Museum's latest acquisitions (April 2022) has come about as a result of an article I wrote about a Dissenters Chapel
(Congregational) that existed in Great Wigborough. There is still a United Reformed Church chapel on the site of the original 1750
building and, because of nineteenth ... |
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Keywords |
rivenhall |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 118 |
Article |
Rectory Cottages Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_RCT |
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Title |
Rectory Cottages Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
The two cottages known as Rectory Cottages, situated on top of Wigborough hill, just opposite the church and the Rectory were demolished in approximately 1967.
Rectory Cottages, Great Wigborough
The cottages ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 119 |
Article |
Great Wigborough's Rectory 1963 |
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ID |
GWG_RCU |
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Title |
Great Wigborough's Rectory 1963 |
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Abstract |
From The Wigborough News a monthly magazine for the two parishes of Great and Little Wigborough. Editor The Reverend Roland Hall No.22 June 1963
When I was appointed Curate-in-Charge of the Wigborough parishes nearly two years ago, the old rectory adjacent to St Stephen's Church was declared ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
June 1963
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 120 |
Article |
The Rectors of St Stephens, Great Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_REC |
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Title |
The Rectors of St Stephens, Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
In writing the biographical details that follow I am following in the footsteps of local historian, the late Tom Millatt who was responsible for the beautiful artwork above which hangs on the walls of St Stephens. It is Tom's ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
September 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 121 |
Article |
Great Wigborough School |
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ID |
GWG_SCH |
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Title |
Great Wigborough School |
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Abstract |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 122 |
Article |
Church Terriers - Great and Little Wigborough |
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ID |
GWG_TER |
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Title |
Church Terriers - Great and Little Wigborough |
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Abstract |
A Church terrier, or Glebe terrier is specific to the Church of England and is a survey or inventory of each parish church's assets giving details of land and property. These lands and property were held by the incumbent as part of the endowment of his benefice providing the income with which he ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 123 |
Article |
Wigborough War Memorial |
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ID |
GWG_WMM |
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Title |
Wigborough War Memorial |
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Abstract |
The War Memorial in St. Stephen's Parish Church, Great Wigborough.
The memorial is alabaster and is in the closed north doorway.
To the Glory of God and in Loving Memory of the soldiers of this Parish who fell in the Great War 1914-1918.
Their Name Liveth for Ever More.
There are nine ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Keywords |
ww1 ww2 |
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Published |
July 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 124 |
Article |
Yates Family Wedding at Great Wigborough - Mary Hopkyn's Diary |
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ID |
GWG_YTS_001 |
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Title |
Yates Family Wedding at Great Wigborough - Mary Hopkyn's Diary |
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Abstract |
The following is the diary of a visit to Great Wigborough for the wedding of Joan Yates, daughter of the Rector Revd. Frederick Yates. It was sent by Ivor Hopkyns, son of Joan and John Yates.
DIARY OF THE WEDDING OF JOAN YATES AND JOHN HOPKYNS
20th November, 1941
By Mary Dean Hopkyns ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 125 |
Article |
Wedding of Joan Yates and Dr John Hopkyns at Great Wigborough - Joan's ... |
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ID |
GWG_YTS_003 |
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Title |
Wedding of Joan Yates and Dr John Hopkyns at Great Wigborough - Joan's Recollections |
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Abstract |
Joan Yates married Dr John Hopkyns at St Stephen's Great Wigborough 22 November 1941. Joan was the daughter of Revd. Frederick Yates, Rector of Great and Little Wigborough.
Joan's Recollections
My bridesmaid, Mary ... |
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Author |
22 November 1941 |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 126 |
Article |
HELENA MODJESKA - a Liberty Ship |
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ID |
HMJ_JBL |
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Title |
HELENA MODJESKA - a Liberty Ship |
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Abstract |
In the years following World War Two, a wide variety of ships were laid up in the River Blackwater, looking forward to new future, or in many cases to the scrapyard. Merchant ship conversions rendered obsolete by the end of the war, ships with war damage that would not be worth repairing, ships that ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 127 |
Article |
Noel Beadle, 373 Battery, Royal Artillery |
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ID |
HNB |
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Title |
Noel Beadle, 373 Battery, Royal Artillery |
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Abstract |
Mersea Island
World War II
2000 troops were stationed on the island
during the threat of invasion.
The Headquarters of the
Royal Army Corps Motor Boat Company was stationed nearby.
The coastal defence of the area around Mersea Island was the ... |
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Author |
Chris Harris |
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Published |
November 2013
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 128 |
Article |
The Changing Foreshore - talk by Ralph Merry |
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ID |
IM05 |
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Title |
The Changing Foreshore - talk by Ralph Merry |
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Abstract |
Slides from a talk given by Ralph Merry at Mersea Museum 14 March 2008.
For more on Fish traps, see ... |
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Author |
Ralph Merry |
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Keywords |
fish weirs |
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Published |
14 March 2008
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Ralph Merry
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| 129 |
Article |
Frederick Theobald of Great Wigborough died 26 August 1914 |
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ID |
IYS_001 |
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Title |
Frederick Theobald of Great Wigborough died 26 August 1914 |
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Abstract |
THEOBALD, FREDERICK GEORGE
Rank: Captain
Regiment: Kings Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) 1st Bn.
Age 38
Date of death 26 August 1914
Service No.
... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 130 |
Article |
Percy William Mortlock |
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ID |
IYS_009 |
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Title |
Percy William Mortlock |
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Abstract |
MORTLOCK, PERCY WILLIAM
Rank: Private
Regiment: Northamptonshire Regiment, 2nd battalion, 24th Brigade, 8th Division
Age 16
Date of death 14 March 1915
Service No. 12628
Percy was the son of Mr George & Mrs ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 131 |
Article |
Mark Hyam 1889 - 1990 |
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ID |
IYS_031 |
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Title |
Mark Hyam 1889 - 1990 |
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Abstract |
Mark Hyam was son of Samuel Hyam (1839 - 1916) who started a grocery business in Peldon. The shop was later run by Mark's half-brother Clem.
Mark was born in Peldon 25 May 1889 to parents Samuel and Eliza. Eliza was Samuel's second wife. In 1891 the family were living in The Shop in Peldon ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 132 |
Article |
Clifford William Wyncoll killed 3 November 1916 |
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ID |
IYS_035 |
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Title |
Clifford William Wyncoll killed 3 November 1916 |
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Abstract |
WYNCOLL Clifford William
Rank: Shoeing Smith 98046
Royal Field Artillery "B" Battery 173rd Brigade
Date of death 3 November 1916 Age 18
Clifford was the son of Thomas and Emily Eliza Wyncoll of Church Cottage, ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 133 |
Article |
Frederick Robert Francis killed 25 November 1916 |
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ID |
IYS_041 |
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Title |
Frederick Robert Francis killed 25 November 1916 |
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Abstract |
FRANCIS, FREDERICK ROBERT
Rank: Deck Hand Stoker Service No. 4009SD
Service: Royal Naval Reserve HMS BURNLEY
Date of death 25 November 1916 Age 21
Frederick was the son of William and Helena [Elenor] Francis of ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 134 |
Article |
Thomas Henry Bossence Batten killed in action 29 July 1916 |
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ID |
IYS_050 |
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Title |
Thomas Henry Bossence Batten killed in action 29 July 1916 |
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Abstract |
BATTEN, Thomas Bossence
Australian Rank: Private Australian Infantry
A.I.F. 26th Battalion
Age 19
Date of death 29 July 1916
Service No. 1718
... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 135 |
Article |
William Potter Bond died 14 May 1915 |
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ID |
IYS_078 |
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Title |
William Potter Bond died 14 May 1915 |
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Abstract |
BOND, WILLIAM CHARLES POTTER (also known as William Edward Bond)
Rank: Private
Regiment: Essex Regiment 2nd Battalion,12th Brigade, 4th Division.
Age 18
Date of death 14 May 1915
Service No. 3/1960
William had ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 136 |
Article |
Bertram Charles Juniper of Great Wigborough died 15 Sept 1915 |
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ID |
IYS_092 |
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Title |
Bertram Charles Juniper of Great Wigborough died 15 Sept 1915 |
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Abstract |
JUNIPER, BERTRAM CHARLES
Rank: Private
Regiment: Essex Regiment in the 2nd Battalion. 12th Brigade, 4th Division.
Age 22
Date of death 15 September 1915
Service No. 10776
Bertram Charles Juniper was the adopted ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 137 |
Article |
Alexander Charles Ponder of Great Wigborough died 13 October 1915 |
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ID |
IYS_099 |
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Title |
Alexander Charles Ponder of Great Wigborough died 13 October 1915 |
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Abstract |
PONDER, ALEXANDER CHARLES
Rank: Lance Corporal
Regiment: South Staffordshire Regiment, 1/6th Battalion, TF 137th Brigade, 46th Division.
Age 36
Date of death 13 October 1915
Service No. 3728
Alexander Charles ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Keywords |
garr |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 138 |
Article |
Frederick Hutley of Great Wigborough died 30 June 1916 |
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ID |
IYS_105 |
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Title |
Frederick Hutley of Great Wigborough died 30 June 1916 |
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Abstract |
HUTLEY, FREDERICK
Rank: Private
Regiment: Royal Sussex Regiment, 12th Battalion. 116th Brigade, 39th Division.
Age 34
Date of death 30 June 1916
Service No. SD/1972
Frederick was born 1881, son of Charles and ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Keywords |
Fred, brickhouse |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 139 |
Article |
William Griffin Francis killed 23 April 1917 |
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ID |
IYS_145 |
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Title |
William Griffin Francis killed 23 April 1917 |
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Abstract |
FRANCIS, William G.
Private Service No. 41658
C Company 9th Platoon 17th Battalion Manchester Regiment
Formerly G/15906, Royal West Kent Regiment. ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 140 |
Article |
Arthur Hugh Sebborn killed 27 April 1917 |
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ID |
IYS_149 |
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Title |
Arthur Hugh Sebborn killed 27 April 1917 |
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Abstract |
SEBBORN, ARTHUR HUGH
Rank: Private Service No. 29867
Wiltshire Regiment, 2nd Battalion
Date of death 27 April 1917 Age 24
Arthur was the ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 141 |
Article |
Frederick James Oxenham of Great Wigborough died 23 May 1917 |
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ID |
IYS_153 |
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Title |
Frederick James Oxenham of Great Wigborough died 23 May 1917 |
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Abstract |
OXENHAM, Frederick James
Rank: Rifleman
Regiment: London Regiment (City of London Rifles) : 6th Battalion.
Age 22
Date of death 23 May 1917
Service No. 322328
Frederick was born in Kings Norton, ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 142 |
Article |
Alfred Charles Francis died 3 June 1917 |
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ID |
IYS_154 |
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Title |
Alfred Charles Francis died 3 June 1917 |
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Abstract |
FRANCIS, ALFRED CHARLES
Rank: Serjeant
Regiment: Royal Field Artillery: "D" Battery. 58th Brigade
Age 23
Date of death 3 June 1917
Service No. 68105
Alfred was the son of Alfred and Eliza Francis. Alfred ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 143 |
Article |
Arthur George Whiting |
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ID |
IYS_169 |
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Title |
Arthur George Whiting |
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Abstract |
WHITING, ARTHUR GEORGE
Rank: Private
Regiment: Worcestershire Regiment 1st/8th Battalion. 144th Brigade, 48th Division.
Age 19
Date of death 17 ... |
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Author |
Ted Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 144 |
Article |
Frederick Thomas Hicks |
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ID |
IYS_180 |
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Title |
Frederick Thomas Hicks |
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Abstract |
HICKS, FREDERICK THOMAS
Rank: Private Service No. 30923
Regiment: Bedfordshire Regiment 7th Battalion
Date of death 25 April 1918 Age 24
Frederick Hicks was born in Nutfield, Surrey and was baptised 19 November ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 145 |
Article |
Alfred George Baldwin |
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ID |
IYS_185 |
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Title |
Alfred George Baldwin |
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Abstract |
BALDWIN, ALFRED GEORGE
Rank: Private
Regiment: Duke of Wellington's 9th battalion (West Riding Regiment)
Age 19
Date of death 24 March 1918
... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Edwin Sparrow
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| 146 |
Article |
James Thomson killed 28 March 1918 |
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ID |
IYS_186 |
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Title |
James Thomson killed 28 March 1918 |
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Abstract |
THOMSON James
Rank: Private G/48138
Royal Fusiliers 4th Bn, 9th Brigade, 3rd Division
Date of death 28 March 1918 Age 27
James was the son of James Thomson, of Butler's Farm. This farm straddled the Parish ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Published |
27 October 2007
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 147 |
Article |
Charles Godfrey Bonner died 27 August 1918 |
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ID |
IYS_194 |
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Title |
Charles Godfrey Bonner died 27 August 1918 |
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Abstract |
BONNER, CHARLES GODFREY
Rank: Private
Regiment: Coldstream Guards 2nd Battalion. 1st Guards Brigade, Guards Division
Age 34
Date of death 27 August 1918
Service No. 21972
Charles Godfrey Bonner was born ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 148 |
Article |
David Laurence Talbot |
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ID |
IYS_200 |
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Title |
David Laurence Talbot |
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Abstract |
TALBOT, DAVID LAURENCE
Rank: Private Service No. 41941
Regiment: Suffolk ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 149 |
Article |
ESSEX MAID built Rowhedge Ironworks 1939 |
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ID |
JBL_RIW |
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Title |
ESSEX MAID built Rowhedge Ironworks 1939 |
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Abstract |
ESSEX MAID was built in 1939 for John Blott, who had previously owned the yacht ALPHA, and had become "bitten with the idea of power in excess of sail".
Designed by W.G. McBryde of Glasgow along the lines of an East Coast drifter. She ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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| 150 |
Article |
Tollesbury and the Essex Saltings in the 1950s and 1960s |
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ID |
JBL_TOL |
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Title |
Tollesbury and the Essex Saltings in the 1950s and 1960s |
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Abstract |
James Blott's memories of Tollesbury and the Essex Saltings in the 1950s and 1960s
On arrival in Tollesbury, with a car bursting with suitcases, food and drink, we would be met by Charles Spooner, our 'Steward' who was employed year-round initially, looking after us when we visited, and keeping ... |
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Author |
James Blott |
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Published |
August 2021
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Source |
Mersea Museum / James Blott
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