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This database contains an index of some of the books and papers held by Mersea Museum.
Found 467 files - displaying 251 to 300
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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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252 |
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 beliefs 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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253 |
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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254 |
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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255 |
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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256 |
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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257 |
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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258 |
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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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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260 |
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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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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 ... |
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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 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
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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Article |
Lord Upjohn - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_341 |
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Title |
Lord Upjohn - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Sir Gerald and Lady Upjohn have been members for many years, often come for a quiet meal and sometimes with friends.
Their favourite menu seemed to be Fillet Steak with mushrooms and crip onions followed by [ ? ] omelette.
after dinner very often he asked me to sit at his table and have a chat, I ... |
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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 |
General Sir William Horwood KCB DSO - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_331 |
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Title |
General Sir William Horwood KCB DSO - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
General Sir William Horwood KCB DSO, Chief of Metropolitan Police, had a house down the road near the Victory and
always took an interest in our activities. He had known some of my husband's relations in their Irish affluency,
that of a very old established firm of Lawyers in Dublin. It took a ... |
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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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273 |
Article |
Harry Tate - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_321 |
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Title |
Harry Tate - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Harry Tate, the well known comedian, visited Mersea with the idea of a yachting sketch in mind.
The WATERLILLY owned by Mr Arthur Hempstead was chosen for the tryout. They all went aboard with picnic baskets and champagne, in fact a lot, but unfortunately they sailed onto Cobmarsh ten minutes after ... |
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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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274 |
Article |
Zebedee Milgate and Tom Mole - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_311 |
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Title |
Zebedee Milgate and Tom Mole - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Zebedee Milgate and Tom Mole were two other amusing characters. On one occasion Milgate was discussing his wealth
with Mole having sold his small smack for £70. Not to be outdone by Milgate's statement of wealth, Mole replied
he had plenty, his daughters heads always in the cupboards ... |
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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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275 |
Article |
Reverend Baring Gould and Reverend Dunn |
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ID |
WW01_301 |
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Title |
Reverend Baring Gould and Reverend Dunn |
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Abstract |
The Reverend Baring Gould, author of many Victorian novels, gave us this information. That this much loved church
service Harvest Festival was first introduced by Rev. Robert Stephen Hawker September 1843. The Harvest Festival is
the countrywide celebration and thanksgiving in 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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276 |
Article |
Taffy the Welshman - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_291 |
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Title |
Taffy the Welshman - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Taffy the Welshman had arrived at Mersea in answer to an advert he had seen in the Daily News of that day.
The advertiser was a foreman that Taffy had worked for on other sewerage developments. Taffy had been a miner in his
early days and his tale of hardship and adversities used to keep 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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277 |
Article |
E. Arnot Robinson - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_281 |
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Title |
E. Arnot Robinson - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
E. Arnot Robertson was little more than a girl when she came to the Island in the early twenties, she had been
lent the Dutch boat owned by James McBey, the famous etcher. He had met her in London, he had painted a picture
of her that was accepted and hung in the Royal Academy and named 'A ... |
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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 |
1920 - Victory Hotel - People. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_271 |
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Title |
1920 - Victory Hotel - People. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Mr Justice Younger who afterwards became Lord Blanesburgh, a Justice of Appeal during our tenancy
at the Victory, a batchelor and a very kindly man, one of his interests was in orphan societies to which he made
many grants. He owned a picture of Mersea beach painted in the long distant past ... |
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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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279 |
Article |
Harold Blind. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_251 |
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Title |
Harold Blind. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Harold Blind was a colourful character, who came to Mersea after the First World War.
He spent quite a time trying to improve his innonence [ enunciation ?] over an afflictive order, which he did
with great difficulty as he suffered an impediment in his speech. Later he married a charming lady ... |
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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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280 |
Article |
Turner Postmaster - 1919. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_241 |
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Title |
Turner Postmaster - 1919. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Mr Turner was the postmaster and his post office was in Yorick Road. He was a friendly man, when you went in for a
stamp or to post a parcel he always found time for a nice friendly chat. One day I went to post a parcel and the
door was locked. I just knocked and waited, I didn't even know that ... |
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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 - Archie White - 1918. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_231 |
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Title |
Tollesbury - Archie White - 1918. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Archie White, who became quite famous with articles books and drawings later, I first met when he had sailed up Woodruffe Creek from Mersea with two friends, Cecil Woods and Donald Blythe, to attend Gooseberry Fair.
This was a notable affair of long standing, something to be remembered, the sun ... |
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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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282 |
Article |
A. Dumas - yachtsman at the Victory. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_261 |
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Title |
A. Dumas - yachtsman at the Victory. Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Mr Dumas, owner of STORMCOCK, was a well known yachtsman that we inherited when we took the Victory,
he used to come every evening for dinner and preferred a joint and two veg, followed by a boiled pudding of some sort. He had a tremendous capacity for food, he used to arrive at the beginning 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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283 |
Article |
Captain Swing Peldon Wages Riot |
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ID |
PH01_CSW |
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Title |
Captain Swing Peldon Wages Riot |
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Abstract |
CAPTAIN SWING - PELDON'S WAGES' RIOT
Agricultural Disturbances 1816 - 1836
Captain Swing was the name given to the mythical leader of agricultural labourers in their attempts to force their employers to give
them a living wage. The Swing riots were in the ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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284 |
Article |
Winifred Mary Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_001 |
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Title |
Winifred Mary Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Winifred Mary Hone came down to the Essex Coast in 1916 when her parents took over the Kings Head at Tollesbury. Her husband G.R. 'Ronnie' Hone was in the Navy and she had two young children. In 1919, she heard that William Trim wanted to leave the Victory at West Mersea, so she cycled to Mersea to ... |
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Author |
Tony Millatt |
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Keywords |
zeb |
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Published |
March 2018
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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285 |
Article |
Meditation 1969 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_221 |
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Title |
Meditation 1969 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi introduced his theory on the subject, you had to journey to India at great expense to indulge in this
particular cult. Here on the Island there are considerable locations where with only the expenditure of time you can enjoy
spiritual meditation. Cast your eye on an object ... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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286 |
Article |
Present day fishermen 1969 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_211 |
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Title |
Present day fishermen 1969 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Rome was once saved by geese, but it is a still humbler creature that the Mersea fishermen look for each winter,
Sprats and Herrings, but
that didn't come up to expectations too frequently. Fishermen are dedicated to their vocation just as much as the Clergy are to
the Church, which is usually ... |
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Author |
Winifred Hone |
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Published |
1969
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Wendy Woolley
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287 |
Article |
Old folk and children entertained - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_201 |
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Title |
Old folk and children entertained - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Organised by Mrs Hone of the Sailing and Social Club, together with her daughters Mrs Garriock and Mrs Todhunter, and a very large
band of willing helpers, one hundred old folk of West Mersea enjoyed a wonderful treat. In the beautifully decorated British
Legion Hall they sat down on Friday to a ... |
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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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288 |
Article |
K.O.S.B. wartime. Caesar - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_191 |
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Title |
K.O.S.B. wartime. Caesar - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
The Kings Own Scottish Borderers were stationed here, they had a goose for their mascot named Caesar. The Regiment had no proof
of her gender although at a much later date after the K.O.S.B. had departed for France it was established. Nobody could resist Caesar's charm, she liked titbits from 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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289 |
Article |
Edward Phillip Paxman - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_182 |
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Title |
Edward Phillip Paxman - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
The sudden death of E.P. Paxman at the early age of 48 was a serious loss to the engineering world and a sad blow to his many
friends. It is not saying too much to describe it as a national disaster, for he was a man of dynamic energy and personality
and a brilliant pioneer in diesel ... |
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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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290 |
Article |
Mr Edward Paxman - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_181 |
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Title |
Mr Edward Paxman - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
I had known Mr Edward Paxman, affectionately known as Ted, since he was at Cambridge in the 1920s. He came into his inheritance
on the death of his father Mr James N. Paxman during the engineering depression. He was a young man who should have been enjoying
a carefree life. Joyful and genial, he ... |
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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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291 |
Article |
Home Guard 1940 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_171 |
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Title |
Home Guard 1940 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Many of the Mersea men ineligible for service in the forces joined the Peldon Home Guard. They had their headquarters at the Rose at Peldon, the popular landlord Ivan Pullen being the Officer in Charge of the platoon. The essence of comedy must hae been terrific when they did their training, square ... |
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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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292 |
Article |
George Scales - Farmer |
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ID |
PH01_GSC |
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Title |
George Scales - Farmer |
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Abstract |
GEORGE SCALES
Researched & compiled by Geoff Gonella
Early days
George Scales was born in 1921. The family moved from London to a farm near Vange, Essex, funded by George's grandfather E.H. Scales,
a New Zealander who was unorthodox, independent-minded and succe ... |
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Author |
Geoff Gonella |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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293 |
Article |
Peldon and the Great Colchester Earthquake of 1884 |
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ID |
PH01_EQK |
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Title |
Peldon and the Great Colchester Earthquake of 1884 |
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Abstract |
The Great Colchester Earthquake of 1884
Much has been written on the Great Colchester Earthquake which happened at 9.18 on the morning of 22nd April 1884 centred on the
villages of Abberton, Peldon and Wivenhoe but felt much further afield. We continue to be fascinated by those early ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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294 |
Article |
Women's Land Army in Essex in WW2 |
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ID |
PH01_WLA |
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Title |
Women's Land Army in Essex in WW2 |
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Abstract |
The Women's Land Army in Essex during World War 2
During WW1 with German blockades preventing vital supplies getting through to British ports and causing food shortages, a Women's
Land Army was set up to work on the land and ensure the nation did not go hungry. ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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295 |
Article |
Dora Banfield - The Land Girl's Story |
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ID |
PH01_DBF |
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Title |
Dora Banfield - The Land Girl's Story |
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Abstract |
THE LAND GIRL'S STORY
My Time In The Land Army by Dora Banfield
I joined the Land Army in 1941, my two brothers, Geoffrey and Stephen being away on war work. I was called home to Kemps Farm,
in Peldon, to help my father. He had retired for a quiet life on a small ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Keywords |
wla |
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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296 |
Article |
Rough Shooting. Sailing Club Late 1930 - Winifred Hone memoirs. |
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ID |
WW01_161 |
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Title |
Rough Shooting. Sailing Club Late 1930 - Winifred Hone memoirs. |
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Abstract |
Pastime
Rough shooting was a favourite pastime that many of the fishermen as well as visitors indulged in. Fred Pullen and Jack Lungley
were locals who enjoyed the friendship and respect of many of the visiting wild fowlers. I am not sure that all they shot came
... |
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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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297 |
Article |
Farmer's evictions in WW2 and the Peldon Protest |
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ID |
PH01_WAG |
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Title |
Farmer's evictions in WW2 and the Peldon Protest |
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Abstract |
THE WORLD WAR 2 WAR AGRICULTURE COMMITTEE EVICTIONS
The War Agriculture Committees were set up in every region to maximise the production of food crops during WW2. Their tactics came
under close scrutiny and criticism. The newly appointed secretary of the Lexden an ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Keywords |
brickhouse |
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Published |
March 2019
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Source |
Mersea Museum
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298 |
Article |
Sailing and Social Club 1930 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_151 |
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Title |
Sailing and Social Club 1930 - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Sir Travers Humphreys, the learned Judge, used to come to Mersea for a few deays before going on circuit. He had a good regard
for the Went family, proprietors of the White Hart where he stayed. Sir Travers was a deep thinking man of very simple tastes,
he gave the impression of a man attempting ... |
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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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299 |
Article |
Peldon People: Harry Ponder |
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ID |
PH01_HPO |
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Title |
Peldon People: Harry Ponder |
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Abstract |
Harry Ponder was born on 22nd February 1882 in the 'Thatch Cottage' at the beginning of Copt Hall Lane, Little Wigborough;
his two grandfathers, both his parents and some of his sisters lie in the churchyard there. He was interviewed by the editor
of the Peldon and Wigboroughs Parish magazine on ... |
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Author |
Elaine Barker |
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Keywords |
harold |
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Source |
Mersea Museum / Elaine Barker
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300 |
Article |
Mock trial. Victory Bar - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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ID |
WW01_141 |
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Title |
Mock trial. Victory Bar - Winifred Hone memoirs |
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Abstract |
Still on the subject of making one's own recreations, Arthur Dale and my husband were about to compete in a Dabchicks race
when an unexpected squall overturned the boat, which was named SHRIMP - an International dinghy and very lively in the heavy
weather. They had no option but to swim ashore. A ... |
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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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