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This database contains an index of some of the books and papers held by Mersea Museum.
Found 467 files - displaying 101 to 150
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101 |
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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102 |
Article |
The Parish of Great Wigborough |
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ID |
SG01_031 |
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Title |
The Parish of Great Wigborough |
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Abstract |
From the book "The Parish Registers of Great and Little Wigborough", by Mrs P.A.F. Stephenson, published in 1905.
Great Wigborough
The Parish of Great Wigborough contains about 2000 acres of land, 3 of water, 5 of tidal water and 80 foreshore. It is 7 miles south-west from ... |
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Author |
P.A.F. Stephenson |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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103 |
Article |
Rolls Farm and Malting Farm Peldon - Recollections of Linda di Mizio née ... |
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ID |
PH01_LDM |
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Rolls Farm and Malting Farm Peldon - Recollections of Linda di Mizio née Starling |
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Abstract |
I don't have much in the way of photos of historical interest, although I could probably contribute some memories of people and places in the village when I grew up. As far as wartime information is concerned I never heard my parents mention the land girls building but my mother used to recall ... |
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Author |
Linda Di Mizio |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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104 |
Article |
Mersea benefactors - Mrs Marjorie de Manby |
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ID |
DIS2019_MBY |
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Title |
Mersea benefactors - Mrs Marjorie de Manby |
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Abstract |
Major Alban Henley Olaf de Manbey was born 1881 and in 1906 he married Catherine Ward. In 1917 he was a Captain in the Royal Field Artillery and had been awarded the Military Cross. The family acquired Barrow Hill Farm around 1930, probably after it was put up for sale in 1929. Catherine died in ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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105 |
Article |
Peldon People - Nymann the Dane |
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ID |
PH01_NYM |
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Title |
Peldon People - Nymann the Dane |
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Abstract |
Approaching Abberton and Langenhoe on the main road towards Colchester from Mersea, there is a large, old, dilapidated house on the left completely swamped by overgrown trees, shrubs and brambles - a sharp contrast to Catalpas next door with its manicured hedges. Abandoned to the elements, and I ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
May 2019
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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106 |
Article |
Victory Day Street Party |
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ID |
ML2020_006_066 |
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Title |
Victory Day Street Party |
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Abstract |
Photographs of 1945 Victory Celebrations on Mersea are rare. but Mary Crisp née Smith loaned us a picture of the Victory Day Street Party held in the Dawes Lane - East Road area. A similar photograph from Chloe Mole recently appeared on Facebook, with a helpful board at the bottom "Victory ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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108 |
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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109 |
Article |
Schooling in West Mersea in Victorian Times |
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ID |
SCH_VIC |
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Title |
Schooling in West Mersea in Victorian Times |
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Abstract |
Schooling in West Mersea in Victorian Times. (1837 - 1901)
Mersea Island is joined to the mainland by a causeway, known locally as the Strood. Even today the Strood is subject to flooding at high tides and, in Victorian times it was made of shingle with posts along each ... |
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Author |
Chris Kirkman |
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Published |
February 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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110 |
Article |
The War Years - Peldon. Memoirs of Phyllis Day née Wilson |
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ID |
PH01_PDY |
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Title |
The War Years - Peldon. Memoirs of Phyllis Day née Wilson |
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Abstract |
Memoirs of Phyllis Day née Wilson
Transcribed by Geoff Gonella
The following account was found tucked into the Memorial Folder at St. Mary's church. It was in the form of a typed manuscript, marked-up with a note that it was an extract from the author's ... |
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Author |
Phyllis Day |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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111 |
Article |
Memories of V.E. Day by Kathleen Haines |
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ID |
MIS_2009_A34 |
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Title |
Memories of V.E. Day by Kathleen Haines |
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Abstract |
Kathleen Haines recorded her memories of V.E. Day during an exhibition in Mersea Museum, and they were published in Mersea Island Society Mistral Magazine in 2009.
"We were there! We lived in Nottinghamshire at the time, and my father suggested we should have a family day out....and that ... |
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Author |
Kathleen Haines |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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112 |
Article |
Memories of Bernie Ratcliffe 1933-1920 |
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ID |
PH01_RTD |
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Title |
Memories of Bernie Ratcliffe 1933-1920 |
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Abstract |
Bernard Ratcliffe of New Hall Cottages Little Wigborough died April 2020. This obituary was written by Anne Owen for Peldon Parish Magazine
Memories of Bernard Ratcliffe (Bernie)
Bernard Ratcliffe, of 1 New Hall Cottages, Copt Hall Lane, Little Wigborough, sadly passed aw ... |
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Author |
Anne Owen |
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Published |
May 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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113 |
Article |
V.E. Day 8 May 1945 |
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ID |
WW2_VED |
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Title |
V.E. Day 8 May 1945 |
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Abstract |
Victory in Europe Day
There was a party and bonfire in the field between Brierley Hall and Cross Lane to celebrate V.E. Day. ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Memories of WW2 by Mary Jardine |
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ID |
MIS_1995_A28 |
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Title |
Memories of WW2 by Mary Jardine |
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Abstract |
This article was written in 1995 by Mary Jardine née French for Mersea Island Society Mistral Magazine.
Yes, I remember, even if it was 50 years ago! In June 1944 I was teaching in Southall in Middlesex when the first V1's began to fly over London. We called them "buzz-bombs" and, ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Memories of World War 2 by M.J. Gethen |
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ID |
MIS_1995_A29 |
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Title |
Memories of World War 2 by M.J. Gethen |
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Abstract |
In 1995 Dr Alison Bush talked to Mary 'Joy' Gethen, mainly about Mersea during WW2, and wrote this article for Mersea Island Society Mistral Magazine. Mary was 93 at the time.
Mary Gethen was born in Canada, but came to Colchester when she was three years old , on a visit with her parents. ... |
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Author |
Alison Bush |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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116 |
Article |
Thomas Frere and his Connection to the British Slave Trade |
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ID |
MARG_127_021 |
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Title |
Thomas Frere and his Connection to the British Slave Trade |
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Abstract |
Thomas Frere and his Family's Connection to the British Slave Trade
East Anglia has been the home of the Frere dynasty from early times and it is considered that they are descended from the Normans. Henry le Frere of Suffolk is the first known recording of the Frere name in England in 1212 ... |
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Author |
Trevor Hearn |
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Keywords |
pete hall |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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117 |
Article |
Joy Gethen - Mersea Memories |
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ID |
MIS_1982_A02 |
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Title |
Joy Gethen - Mersea Memories |
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Abstract |
The text for this article was written by Joyce Gethen for Mersea Island Society Mistral Magazine in 1982. The photographs have been added, some of them from Joyce's collection at Mersea Museum.
Joy Gethen came to Mersea about 1906 at the age of 4 ...
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Author |
M.J. Gethen |
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Published |
1982
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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118 |
Article |
Peldon and The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 - 1919 |
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ID |
PH01_FLU |
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Title |
Peldon and The Influenza Pandemic of 1918 - 1919 |
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Abstract |
The influenza pandemic of 1918 and 1919 caused more worldwide deaths than any pandemic before or since. In Britain 25 % of the population was infected and 228,000 died. Globally it killed five times more than WW1. The total number of fatalities is given as 50 million - some think that is a ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
April 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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119 |
Article |
West Mersea War Memorial |
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ID |
WMM |
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Title |
West Mersea War Memorial |
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Abstract |
The West Mersea War Memorial was dedicated 22 September 1917. A newspaper report at the time describes the scene:
A memorial cross, in honour of Mersea Islanders who have given their lives for their country during the great war, was unveiled on Saturday by Mrs Horace Egerton Green, by ... |
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Published |
April 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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120 |
Article |
Refurbishing West Mersea War Memorial |
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ID |
WMM_1990 |
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Title |
Refurbishing West Mersea War Memorial |
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Abstract |
On 22 September 1917, West Mersea had made and erected its War Memorial, which was dedicated on that day.
The stem or the centre post carried the names of Mersea dead.
As the death toll in that war rose, the memorial had to be extended into the more familiar shape at the base
that we all know, ... |
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Author |
Ron Baldwin |
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Published |
September 1990
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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121 |
Article |
History of Sleyes, Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_SLY |
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Title |
History of Sleyes, Peldon |
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Abstract |
Sleyes
A Grade II listed building in Peldon, Essex
PELDON CHURCH ROAD 1. 5214 Sleyes TL 91 NE 17/26 II 2.
Mid C18, timber framed house
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
April 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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122 |
Article |
Abberton Reservoir - what was there before |
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ID |
PH01_ARV |
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Title |
Abberton Reservoir - what was there before |
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Abstract |
ABBERTON RESERVOIR - what was there before?
Abberton Reservoir was constructed between 1936 and 1939 on the course of the Layer Brook. The valley between the four hills on which Peldon, Abberton, Layer and Great Wigborough Churches stand was predominantly farmland and few homes were ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
March 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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123 |
Article |
Peldon in the Domesday Book |
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ID |
PH01_DMS |
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Title |
Peldon in the Domesday Book |
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Abstract |
Peldon in the Domesday Book
Twenty years after the invasion of England by the Normans, William the Conqueror called together his councillors to order a survey of the country, now known as The Domesday Book. This meeting in Gloucester at Christmas 1085 was reported in the Anglo-Saxon ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
March 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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124 |
Article |
Sequestration of the Rector of Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_SEQ |
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Title |
Sequestration of the Rector of Peldon |
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Abstract |
Sequestration of The Reverend John Cornelius, Peldon's Rector, During the Civil War in 1643
[ Sequestration - the removal from his rectory and living and his goods confiscated ]
Political and religious conflicts between the supporters of King Charles I and Parliamentarians led ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
March 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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125 |
Article |
Peldon and Henry VIII |
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ID |
PH01_HRY |
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Title |
Peldon and Henry VIII |
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Abstract |
Henry VIII and Peldon
In 1544 there is an entry in 'Acts not in the Parliamentary Roll' in which the preamble states that King Henry VIII 'this winter last past
hath had divers and many of his ships royal lying and remaining in his haven and water called Colne in the county of Essex ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
March 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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126 |
Article |
The Bells of St Mary's Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_BEL |
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Title |
The Bells of St Mary's Peldon |
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Abstract |
The tower of St Mary's Church, Peldon, houses two bells. Repaired and adapted they are both now stationary bells. The original one, the larger bell, was cast in bronze in 1613 by Miles Graye of Colchester. It is engraved 'Miles Graye made me in 1613', and weighs over 8cwt.
The Miles Gr ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
2 March 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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127 |
Article |
Barnard's Cottages, Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_BND |
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Title |
Barnard's Cottages, Peldon |
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Abstract |
BARNARD'S COTTAGES
The name 'Barnards Cottages' appears in the 1911 census for Peldon and in the 1939 register. It also appears regularly as the address of former villagers in the Parish burials register. It would seem there was a row comprising two pairs of semi-detached homes and a block ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
2 March 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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128 |
Article |
The Telephone on Mersea |
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ID |
MMH_TEL |
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Title |
The Telephone on Mersea |
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Abstract |
By 1890, West Mersea was connected to the outside world by telegraph.
Kelly's 1890 Directory tells us that West Mersea had a money order and telegraph office. Messages would be transmitted to the island in Morse Code, written out in the office, and taken to the recipient by a boy on a bicycle. ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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129 |
Article |
St Nicholas Parish Church, Little Wigborough |
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ID |
MMH_LWG |
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Title |
St Nicholas Parish Church, Little Wigborough |
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Abstract |
THE PARISH OF ST. NICHOLAS, LITTLE WIGBOROUGH
Little Wigborough is a small village overlooking the salt marshes and the estuary of the Blackwater River, 8 miles south of Colchester between Peldon and Great Wigborough. Being so close to the sea, it is appropriately dedicated to St. ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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130 |
Article |
Manorial Customs in West Mersea - The tenants' destruction of the records |
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ID |
MARG_313_011 |
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Title |
Manorial Customs in West Mersea - The tenants' destruction of the records |
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Abstract |
Manorial Customs in West Mersea, etc. - The tenants' destruction of the ancient records of the manor. -
In further reference to the customary of West Mersea, Fingringhoe, and Pete hall manors printed in Transactions, vol. xiii., pt. 2 [ See ... |
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Author |
W. Gurney Benham |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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131 |
Article |
Memory Lane - Another War |
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ID |
ML2020_004_014 |
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Title |
Memory Lane - Another War |
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Abstract |
It seems we are at War. With the present Coronavirus pandemic some firms are being asked to diversify and to produce ventilators for our hospitals. Looking back to World War 2, some local firms were contracted to do something similar. Builders Clifford White & Co were making wooden oars and paddles, ... |
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Author |
Ron Green |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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132 |
Article |
Derek Anthony Balls - Gloucestershire Regiment |
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ID |
WWK_DAB |
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Title |
Derek Anthony Balls - Gloucestershire Regiment |
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Abstract |
Memorial Profiles for East and West Mersea
DEREK ANTHONY BALLS
L/Cpl. Service No. 22530139
Gloucestershire Regiment
Born 18 May 1927
Died 23 April 1951
Commemorated East Mersea War Memorial, West Mersea War Memorial, United Nations Memorial Wall, Tanggok, ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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133 |
Article |
Will of Abraham Fokes of Peldon 1597 D/ABW 15/49 |
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MARG_207_011 |
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Title |
Will of Abraham Fokes of Peldon 1597 D/ABW 15/49 |
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The Will of Abraham Fokes [ Foakes ] 1597 Essex Record Office D/ABW 15/49
Transcribed by Elaine Barker January 2020
Foakes Abraham [Rgr, probably an abbreviation of 'Registered']
1. In the name of god Amen the xxiiijth day of Novembre in the Fortithe yere of the Reyne ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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Article |
Charles Herbert Albert Warner - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
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ID |
OOD_207 |
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Title |
Charles Herbert Albert Warner - Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
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Abstract |
WW2 Memorial Profiles for Salcott and Wigborough
CHARLES HERBERT ALBERT WARNER
Sergeant (Flight Engineer) Service No. 1801861
101 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Died 3 September 1943 age 20.
Buried Reichswald Forest War Cemetery, Grave 15 ... |
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Keywords |
salcot |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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135 |
Article |
Ivor Walklett - Ginetta Cars - Part 2 |
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ID |
PH01_IVX |
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Title |
Ivor Walklett - Ginetta Cars - Part 2 |
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Abstract |
IVOR WALKLETT - PART 2
Researched & compiled by Geoff Gonella
Peldon History Project
... |
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Author |
Geoff Gonella |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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136 |
Article |
Magic Lantern Shows in Peldon |
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ID |
PH01_MAG |
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Title |
Magic Lantern Shows in Peldon |
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Abstract |
The Magic lantern was the earliest form of slide projector and was invented in the 1600s. It used a light source, a lens, glass slides, and a screen often made from a sheet of cotton or calico. A variety of light sources were used, from candles and kerosene lamps to limelight and electricity. It ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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137 |
Article |
Appendix II - George Saunders Smith in Australia |
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ID |
GSS_102 |
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Title |
Appendix II - George Saunders Smith in Australia |
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Abstract |
Appendix II
"Dad came to visit us on our farm at a place called Woolooga in the 1968, as at this time he was retired. He had visited a place called Noosa he liked the climate, he said he had had enough of the cold and loved the beaches ... |
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Author |
Jan Davey |
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Keywords |
sanders |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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138 |
Article |
Peter Heard |
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ID |
OOD_029 |
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Title |
Peter Heard |
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Abstract |
PETER HEARD
Leading Seaman Service No. LT/JX225030
Royal Naval Patrol Service HM Trawler HORATIO
Died 7 January 1943 age 36
Commemorated on Roll of Honour St Mary's Church, Tollesbury, and on Lowestoft Naval Memorial
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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139 |
Article |
Hubert Heard |
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ID |
OOD_010 |
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Title |
Hubert Heard |
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Abstract |
HUBERT HEARD
Seaman Service No. C/X10416B
Royal Naval Reserve. HMS JERVIS BAY
Age 29
Died 5 November 1940
Commemorated on Roll of Honour at St Mary's Church, Tollesbury, and on Chatham Naval Memorial
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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140 |
Article |
Charles Henry Sargeant |
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ID |
OOD_304 |
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Title |
Charles Henry Sargeant |
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Abstract |
WW2 Memorial Profiles for Rowhedge
Charles Henry Sargeant
Company Sergeant Major Service No. 7031
Rifle Brigade and subsequently Essex Home Guard
Age 59
Died 13 October 1940 after a short illness
Buried Donyland Burial Ground New Section
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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141 |
Article |
Frederick Frost killed 1 June 1940 |
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ID |
OOD_009 |
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Title |
Frederick Frost killed 1 June 1940 |
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Abstract |
FREDERICK FROST
Chief Cook
H.M. Yacht GRIVE. Naval Auxiliary Personnel (Merchant Navy)
Age 21
Died 1 June 1940
Commemorated on Roll of Honour in St Mary's Church, Tollesbury, and on Liverpool Naval Memorial.
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow / Tony Millatt |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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142 |
Article |
Will of Rychard Whyter of West Mersea 1528 |
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ID |
MARG_118_011 |
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Title |
Will of Rychard Whyter of West Mersea 1528 |
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Abstract |
Will of Richard Whyter, West Mersea, 1528 ERO D/ABW 39/12
Transcribed by Sue Howlett, July 2015
In the name of god amen the xxvti daye of June In the yere of o[ur] lorde god 1528 / I Rychard whyt[er] of west merse m'
In the cownty of essex & of the dyoses of ... |
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Published |
25 Jun 1628
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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143 |
Article |
Will of Joan Thornback of West Mersey 1636 |
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ID |
MARG_108_011 |
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Title |
Will of Joan Thornback of West Mersey 1636 |
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Abstract |
Transcribed by Trevor Hearn 8th January 2020
Probably ERP D/ABW 54/24
There is a translation to modern English further down the page
24
1 In the name of god Amen. I Joan Thornbacke of
2 westmersey beinge weake in body, but of good & ... |
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Published |
26 September 1636
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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144 |
Article |
Julian Hurlstone Hortin killed 21 June 1942 |
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ID |
OOD_112 |
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Title |
Julian Hurlstone Hortin killed 21 June 1942 |
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Abstract |
JULIAN HURLSTONE HORTIN
Indian Rank: Captain Service No. IA/297
7th Gurkha Rifles
Age 32
Died 21 June 1942
Commemorated on Roll of Honour at St Mary's Church, ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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145 |
Article |
Gerald Edward Tatchell killed 31 May 1940 |
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ID |
OOD_101 |
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Title |
Gerald Edward Tatchell killed 31 May 1940 |
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Abstract |
GERALD EDWARD TATCHELL
Major Service No. 24297
Lincolnshire Regiment 2nd Battalion "D" Company
Aged 37
Died 31 May 1940
Buried De Panne Communal Cemetery
Commemorated on Roll of Honour at St Mary's, Tollesbury.
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Author |
Edwin Sparrow |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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146 |
Article |
Joseph Todd - Royal Navy |
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ID |
OOD_008 |
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Title |
Joseph Todd - Royal Navy |
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Abstract |
JOSEPH TODD
Chief Engine Room Artificer P/M 29775
HM Submarine THISTLE
Age 42
Died 14 April 1940
Commemorated Portsmouth Naval Memorial
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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147 |
Article |
Peter O'Neill Darbishire Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
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ID |
OOD_202 |
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Title |
Peter O'Neill Darbishire Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve |
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Abstract |
WW2 Memorial Profiles for Salcott and Great Wigborough
PETER O'NEILL DARBISHIRE
Sergeant 751654
77 Squadron, Royal Air Force Volunteer Reserve
Age 27
Died 16 December 1940
Commemorated on War Memorial in St Stephen's, Great Wigborough and on Runnymede Air Forces ... |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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148 |
Article |
Wildlife Observations - Mosquitos |
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ID |
PH01_MOS |
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Title |
Wildlife Observations - Mosquitos |
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Abstract |
As late as mid-November I was still being bitten by mosquitos in the garden on mild days. I'm one of those people mosquitos love. Hearing their whine at night guarantees a sleepless night or acrobatics with a rolled newspaper which has the effect of thoroughly waking me up. Over winter I do still ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Published |
January 2020
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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149 |
Article |
Memory Lane - Regatta Day Pictures from Thomas Hammond |
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ID |
ML2020_002_022 |
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Title |
Memory Lane - Regatta Day Pictures from Thomas Hammond |
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Abstract |
I have noticed that David Cox is rather puzzled by the picture Regatta Day 2 that appears in the December issue of Mersea Life. The Regatta, the 1911 one, was a one day event and the photo was No. 2 taken on the day. I have gone through my postcard collection and found the first one which is titled ... |
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Author |
Ron Green |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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150 |
Article |
Peldon Wills and documents transcribed |
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ID |
PH01_MARG |
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Title |
Peldon Wills and documents transcribed |
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Abstract |
Peldon Wills and Documents transcribed by Mersea Archive Research Group
The original copy of most documents are held by Essex Record Office.
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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