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This database contains an index of some of the books and papers held by Mersea Museum. In some cases the database contains a complete transcription of a book or document.
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Article |
Peldon Hall Cottage |
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ID |
PH01_PHC |
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Title |
Peldon Hall Cottage |
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Abstract |
In 1965 when Chris and Archie Moore bought Pink Cottage, subsequently called Peldon Hall Cottage, the village hall next door (the old 1833 school building) was being demolished. Ever resourceful, Archie bought 1000 bricks for £10 and used them to build their extension at home! There was also... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
The Wooldridges of Kemps Farm, Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_KSF |
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Title |
The Wooldridges of Kemps Farm, Peldon |
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Abstract |
From the early 1930s to the 1960s a family called the Wooldridges farmed at Kemps Farm. Maurice and Bessie Wooldridge moved to Peldon in about 1930 with their family of five, Stephen, Geoffrey, Dora, Aline and Eva. At the time of writing (September 2018), Dora is still alive, having just passed her... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
September 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
The Mallett Family; Sailors and Shopkeeper. |
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ID |
PH01_FLX |
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Title |
The Mallett Family; Sailors and Shopkeeper. |
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Abstract |
This month we are happy to congratulate Horace Mallet of 1, Council Houses, Mersea Road, Peldon, who will be 90 years old on 6th March - born 1884; still going strong. His father William was a sailor, but when he married, he returned to the dry land and took to thatching and other rural... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
October 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
A Peldon Smuggler - Daniel Rich |
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ID |
PH01_DRH |
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Title |
A Peldon Smuggler - Daniel Rich |
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Abstract |
Tales of smuggling in Peldon always centre on the pond by the Peldon Rose where the story of a shaft down which casks were dropped and hidden, defying discovery by the Revenue men, has been retold many times.
The story told by Jane Pullen, landlady of The Peldon Rose between 1881 and... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
September 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Neighbourhood News Introduction |
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ID |
PH01_PNN |
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Title |
Peldon Neighbourhood News Introduction |
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Abstract |
PELDON 1931 - 1948 Essex County Standard Neighbourhood News.
Introduction I have a book of newspaper clippings (from the Essex County Standard neighbourhood news) concerning Peldon from 1931 - 1948 passed on to Mike Watson by Pat Wyncoll. Pat's parents, Arthur and Mrs Wyncoll ne... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Neighbourhood News - Appendix 1 |
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ID |
PH01_PNN_APP1 |
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Title |
Peldon Neighbourhood News - Appendix 1 |
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Abstract |
Appendix 1 Peldon People
PELDON PEOPLE - GEORGE SMALLWOOD
Born in Orpington, Kent, George first appears in Peldon in the 1891 census when he is described as a baker and lives in the Bake House near the School House. From the obituary below it would seem he came to Peldon about 18... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Neighbourhood News 1945 - 1948 |
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ID |
PH01_PNN_1945 |
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Title |
Peldon Neighbourhood News 1945 - 1948 |
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Abstract |
Chapter 3 Peldon after the War 1945 - 1948
The Aftermath
To celebrate VE DAY there is a large congregation at St Mary's when a service of thanksgiving is held and on the
following evening community singing and games in the village hall with 'outdoor illuminations'. Es... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Neighbourhood News 1939-1945 |
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ID |
PH01_PNN_1939 |
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Title |
Peldon Neighbourhood News 1939-1945 |
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Abstract |
Chapter 2 Peldon during World War 2 1939-1945
Surprisingly, such a momentous occasion as Neville Chamberlain's broadcast to the nation concerning the declaration of war with Germany on 3rd September 1939 is not commented on in the neighbourhood column for Peldon but it's clear that... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Neighbourhood News 1931-1939 |
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ID |
PH01_PNN_1931 |
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Title |
Peldon Neighbourhood News 1931-1939 |
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Abstract |
Chapter 1 Pre - World War II 1931 - 1939
Church and chapel Entries show a village with its Church of England, St Mary the Virgin, on Church Road and the Wesleyan Methodist Chapel sited on Lower Road (where Chapelfield is now situated) at the heart of village life. Bo... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Keywords |
gowan |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Bernard Ratcliffe of Little Wigborough |
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ID |
PH01_RTC |
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Title |
Bernard Ratcliffe of Little Wigborough |
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Abstract |
In almost all the pictures of L33, the Zeppelin that came down at Copt Hall Lane, Little Wigborough in 1916, there is a pair of little farm cottages, barely 20 yards from the wreckage, dwarfed by the 645 feet long skeleton which straddled the road. This is New Hall Cottages and Bernard Ratcliffe has... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
March 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
The Hyams - Shopkeepers of Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_HYM |
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Title |
The Hyams - Shopkeepers of Peldon |
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Abstract |
This picture, from 1916, shows Clem Hyam, second from right, wearing a Special Constable's armband. His... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
August 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Ernest Frederick Gladwell 1890 - 1915 |
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ID |
PH01_EFG |
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Title |
Ernest Frederick Gladwell 1890 - 1915 |
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Abstract |
There's an entry in the Parish Register of Burials for St Mary's, Peldon, recording the burial on 15th September 1915 of a young man of 26, Ernest Frederick Gladwell. In the margin of the register the minister had written
Killed by bomb from Zeppelin in the Docks in... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
August 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Memory Lane - Clifford White Undertakers |
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ID |
ML2018_009_L21 |
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Title |
Memory Lane - Clifford White Undertakers |
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Abstract |
In the last issue, I mentioned Clifford White's horse drawn hearse. Although
it was last used before the War, when I started work for Clifford in 1946 it was still tucked away in the little garage by the plumber's shop. I had always hoped that it had been sold and was still in use somewhere. My... |
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Author |
Ron Green |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Village Hall |
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ID |
PH01_VHL |
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Title |
Peldon Village Hall |
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Abstract |
In 1942, the Church of England School next to Peldon Church finally closed its doors and the few remaining pupils transferred to West Mersea School. Built in 1833 the school had for over 100 years played an important part in the local community offering an education to local children but also... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
June 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon's Carriers and early Bus Services |
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ID |
PH01_TRS |
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Title |
Peldon's Carriers and early Bus Services |
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Abstract |
Records in the form of Trade Directories go back to early in the nineteenth century, recording, as well as a brief history of the village, church and landowners, the names of the current incumbent, the gentry, farmers and tradespeople in each village. Many of these Directories were produced by... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
July 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Memory Lane - deliveries by cart |
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ID |
ML2018_008_L21 |
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Title |
Memory Lane - deliveries by cart |
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Abstract |
Hector Farthing and Clifford White's coal cart
Following on from last month's article where I... |
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Author |
Ron Green |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon Village Stores - Dansies |
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ID |
PH01_STO |
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Title |
Peldon Village Stores - Dansies |
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Abstract |
THE VILLAGE SHOP
We would like to wish Mr and Mrs Wyncoll a happy retirement as they settle into their new home at West Mersea. A presentation to them was received by members of the family on their behalf. Also a presentation was made to Leslie Mallett who has served... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Comyn's Charity |
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ID |
PH01_COM |
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Title |
Comyn's Charity |
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Abstract |
In a book held in the Essex Records Office, Some Record of the Parish Of Peldon Rev C R Harrison 1867 D/P287/28/6
the vicar of St Mary's Church, Peldon, the Reverend Harrison (Rector from 1855 - 1867), laments
'I have not been able to discover any early Parochial Records. Th... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
July 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
The Mills and Millers of Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_PML |
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Title |
The Mills and Millers of Peldon |
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Abstract |
Peldon Mill, also known as Went's Mill, was a windmill situated on the north side of Mill House, east of the Colchester Road and immediately south of the junction by The Peldon Rose. It appears on the 1777 Chapman and Andre map and the Ordnance Survey one inch map of 1805 named as 'Strode Mill' and... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
June 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Memory Lane - Seaview Avenue |
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ID |
ML2018_006_L20 |
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Title |
Memory Lane - Seaview Avenue |
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Abstract |
Having recently moved out of Seaview Avenue after some thirty six years, I have decided to take a peek at the avenue as it was around 1911 through the camera of William Hammond of Gt. Totham. Hammond produced some very good postcards at that time and I have chosen three which give a good insight... |
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Author |
Ron Green |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Mersea Life - an ideal world ? |
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ID |
ML2018_007_L20 |
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Title |
Mersea Life - an ideal world ? |
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Abstract |
I have no intention of standing for a seat on a local council, but if I did, and reading the letters that appear in local publications and notices on social media, my leaflet would have to go something like this. I would like to see all further development on Mersea stopped apart from some... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Peldon People: The Miller Family |
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ID |
PH01_GML |
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Title |
Peldon People: The Miller Family |
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Abstract |
The inscription at the bottom reads "In memory of Peter John Miller 1924-1998. A life of dedicated service to this parish.".... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
May 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
The Pullens of The Peldon Rose |
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ID |
PH01_RSE |
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Title |
The Pullens of The Peldon Rose |
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Abstract |
The Peldon Rose is an ancient inn that has stood for centuries on the corner just before you reach the Strood, the causeway leading to Mersea Island. It is a much altered and added to 15th century house, timber framed and plastered, with a red plain tile roof. Turn off the main road by its pond, and... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Keywords |
rennie |
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Published |
May 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Sparrow Pie at The Peldon Rose |
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ID |
PH01_SPW |
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Title |
Sparrow Pie at The Peldon Rose |
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Abstract |
Both house and tree sparrows are now on the list of endangered British species but it was not always so.
For centuries the huge population of sparrows caused the birds to be considered pests because of the grain
they ate. With the change of farming practices and reduced nesting sites the current... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
March 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Evacuees come to Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_VAC |
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Title |
Evacuees come to Peldon |
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Abstract |
EVACUEES COME TO PELDON
'That night [Friday September 1st] the first trainloads of London schoolchildren steamed into St Botolph's
station. Some including mothers and babies went to Shrub End and Lexden but most were taken by Eastern
National buses into the country villages.'... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Mersea Sailing Club - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_165 |
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Title |
Mersea Sailing Club - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
The Mersea Sailing Club was founded in 1866 with Headquarters at The White Hart, then it was transferred to the
houseboat EVANDRA, but it went into abeyance during the First World War. There were still several members of the
original club living on the Island and it was decided to get it going... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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27 |
Article |
Thoughts and Opinions of Winston Churchill - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_591 |
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Title |
Thoughts and Opinions of Winston Churchill - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Found in papers after Mum's death [ by Winifred's daughter ]
Don't argue about the difficulties. The difficulties will argue for themselves.
A young man cannot expect to get far in life without getting some good smacks in the face.
You have almost had your share Ron, So... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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28 |
Article |
The Native Oyster - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_581 |
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Title |
The Native Oyster - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
The native oyster season of 1921 opened with a black disaster. Almost every fish in the drudges was dead when
they were hauled. It all but spelt the end of an industry, a cult, a way of life, which stretched back unbroken and almost unchanged to Roman times.
Professor J.H. Orton, a Doctor... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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29 |
Article |
The Song of the Dabchicks - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_571 |
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Title |
The Song of the Dabchicks - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
(Reprinted from "The Essex County Telegraph")
Lee O' I say. Four fine cups today
For Rani, Mimms, Eva and Kate;
Three pigs are for Volage and Pingle - hooray
The Ballybhoys wasn't too late.
A stands for Amorel, sailed by the Pullens;
B for Bonita and Bodkin,... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Fred Smith - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_561 |
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Title |
Fred Smith - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
The only bakery and oldest established firm on Mersea Island was established in 1860 and is still in the same
family. Fred G. Smith, now run by Fred Smith, extremely popular and likeable. The Bakery still stands on the same site, the Windmill that used to grind all the corn from the farmers has... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Shopkeepers - Mersea Island - Oscar Whiting - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_551 |
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Title |
Shopkeepers - Mersea Island - Oscar Whiting - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
The established shops on the Island are run by independent families who are interested in what they sell, also
interested in the people they are selling to, and as long as it isn't peak hours a little friendly chat can be
thrown in, which keeps you in touch with what is happening on the Island.... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Rev. Pierrepont Edwards M.C. - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_541 |
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Title |
Rev. Pierrepont Edwards M.C. - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Our Vicar was then the Rev. Pierrepont Edwards M.C., familiarly known as the fighting parson. I am not sure whether
it was for his religious bliefs or his political activities, but I do know he was a great supporter of the
Conservative Party and a pugilist was a useful asset when attending... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Clifford Brand - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_531 |
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Title |
Clifford Brand - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Cliff Brand, a member of a well known Island family, was skipper of THOMA II, a beautiful white barge
yacht. He looked stunning in his uniform of navy blue with gold buttons, he was very nice looking with red
hair and had a personality to match. His owner thought the world of him and I think his... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Captain Edward Sycamore - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_521 |
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Title |
Captain Edward Sycamore - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Essex has bred many famous ship's masters since the 15th century, most of them
notorious for annexation and exploitation which apparently was necessary in order to build up the might of England. The ship master who used to visit us at Mersea that I know was Captain
Edward Sycamore of... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Walter Mussett - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_511 |
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Title |
Walter Mussett - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Walter Mussett, known as Navvy, another well known Islander who volunteered for the
River Fire Service during the Second World War. His hair always seemed to stand up on end,
which he said was caused by the experiences he'd had doing his duty. This reiteration certainly made his listeners stand on... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Tollesbury - Mr Hasler - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_501 |
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Title |
Tollesbury - Mr Hasler - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
There are two wonderful windows in the church. The main window is known as the
Seafarer's Window to record the close association between the village and the sea.
In the left hand are depicted four of the famous yachts that had contested the
America's Cup, yacht racing's most coveted trophy.... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Captain Goulandris - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_481 |
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Title |
Captain Goulandris - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Attempted piracy in the River Blackwater. One ship, the ST GEORGE, was owned by the Goulandris brothers, one brother in command. The other brother wanted to get rid of him as he considered him too old, but this was not considered as a legitimate grievance by Captain Goulandris. His brother was quite... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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38 |
Article |
Fid Harnack S.M.A. - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_471 |
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Title |
Fid Harnack S.M.A. - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Fid Harnack (Society of Marine Artists) lived here and many people must be grateful to him for
being able to take some scene of Mersea to hang in their homes. The
following extract from "La Revue Moderne" will give you some idea of his
great talent.
The La Revue Moderne extract is on... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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39 |
Article |
Sam Costa - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_461 |
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Title |
Sam Costa - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Sam Costa was entertained here as the guest at a luncheon party for him by
the Priory Biscuit company. After lunch was over I was introduced to him - he complemented me on the excellent menu and asked me to send a drink to the cook with his compliments. I withdrew, enjoyed the drink, and returned... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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40 |
Article |
Bill the Bold - a poem - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_451 |
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Title |
Bill the Bold - a poem - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
We read our tales and ancient legends
Stories, songs and saga's old.
But none exceed the valiant doings
Of him we know as Bill the Bold
He. Bill Wyatt, fond of racing,
But living far from any course.
Discovered that the humble porpoise
In sport, excelled the... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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41 |
Article |
Bill Wyatt - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_441 |
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Title |
Bill Wyatt - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Bill Wyatt known as "The Admiral" became internationally as famous as Mersea Oysters,
his father having come from Butlers Hard and started up as a shipwright when Bill was a
boy. From these small beginnings it developed into a small but flourishing firm. It
did'nt come easily as his policy was... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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42 |
Article |
Mrs Guthrie Smith - Orleans - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_431 |
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Title |
Mrs Guthrie Smith - Orleans - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Orleans
The Land Army girls had their headquarters there during the war and their efforts helped to cultivate the land by hard work amidst a war raging with death and destruction. Mrs Guthrie Smith was assisted in the development of rehabilitation apparatus by Mr Hawkins, her tenant of... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Arthur Greenwood - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_421 |
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Title |
Arthur Greenwood - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Arthur Greenwood was tall and very distinguished looking, and his wife Catherine was
as pretty as a Dresden China shepherdess with the bluest of eyes and a nature as sweet as her expression. They had a togetherness that made you feel good when in their presence, they gave you the feeling that they... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Lord and Lady Alexander - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_411 |
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Title |
Lord and Lady Alexander - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Mr and Mrs Alexander were great friends of the Greenwoods, I always understood that this influenced them to come and settle in Mersea, buying Well House Farm from Mr Orson Wright and farming there for several years. Mr Alexander was First Lord of the
Admiralty in Mr Winston Churchill's coalition... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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45 |
Article |
Noel and Muriel Brandon - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_401 |
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Title |
Noel and Muriel Brandon - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Noel and Muriel Brandon came to live at Mersea, buying Brierley Cottage to live in and
the MONGESSE, a motor boat for pleasure. They had a charming family, one girl and three boys, Muriel was just the wife for Noel, relaxed, unruffled on the surface but in complete command of any situation come... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Keywords |
MONGOOSE |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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46 |
Article |
Thomas Gabriel - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_391 |
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Title |
Thomas Gabriel - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Mr Thomas Gabriel of hollow spar fame lived at Saltedge with his family, one son and two daughters.
One daughter married Captain Ritchie, Black Watch, who was Adjudant to the London Scottish Regiment that came
to camp at Colchester. It was only natural that he would make for the Island. During... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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47 |
Article |
Mrs Condon |
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ID |
WW01_381 |
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Title |
Mrs Condon |
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Abstract |
Mrs Condon, who saw service in the Boer war and ran a field kitchen in the 1914-1918 war with the Russians too near
for comfort, was a noble and generous person without a selfish thought in her head. Her hobbies gardening and sailing,
She had two brothers, Howard a well known architect who... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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48 |
Article |
Leonard Weaver - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_371 |
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Title |
Leonard Weaver - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Long before 1920 Mr Leonard Weaver must have been one of the first Gospellers. On Sunday afternoon he used to hold
his spiritual gathering, his pulpit a horseless cart, his temple the sky surrounded by sea and grass fields, his
organ the sign of the sea. Glory Glory Hallelujah and Onward Christian... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
| |
Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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49 |
Article |
Nice Families - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_361 |
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Title |
Nice Families - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Sir Alfred and Lady Soward lived on the Island and had to suffer knowing that their eldest daughter was drowned after
the torpedoing of the LUSITANIA. Lieut. E.A. Soward, their eldest son, married Alma, the daughter of an Indian Army
Officer, Captain Allyster Parker and was born at sea. At a very... |
|
Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
| |
Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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50 |
Article |
Captain Charles Simms - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_351 |
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Title |
Captain Charles Simms - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Captain Charles Simms of the Mediterranean Fleet after his retirement visited the Industrial Fair in Germany where he was looking for a gadget to occupy him in his retirement. It was at this time stiletto heels were in fashion,
made of wood and always splitting. He was interested ina small machine... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
c1969
| |
Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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