Submarine E15
“…he was an early James Bond type figure, brought in for what appears to be a secret mission on Submarine E15.”
Category: genealogy
Family History and Family Trees, including historical records, and genetic research.
Gallipoli; The British Servicemen
Quite rightly the ANZAC Troops are given much coverage in the remembrance of the anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign, but it shouldn’t be forgotten that many thousands of British and … Continue reading Gallipoli; The British Servicemen
The Water Diviner in Reality, Australian Brothers in Arms, Gallipoli and a Father’s search
After seeing the Russell Crowe film The Water Diviner, I was impressed by the depth of feeling and unbiased treatment he gave to the subject matter of the Gallipoli Campaign. … Continue reading The Water Diviner in Reality, Australian Brothers in Arms, Gallipoli and a Father’s search
Danny Dyer’s Family Story part 4;
Jacoba was interesting, born in Holland to Belgian parents, she came over to England with her family when she was a child around 1860. Still following in their Father’s Footsteps… … Continue reading Danny Dyer’s Family Story part 4;
Danny Baker’s Family History, the Riddle of Windsor Riches to Poplar Rags
Originally posted on Travelling Through Time to Trace Your Ancestors:
To mark the upcoming series about Danny Baker’s early family life, thought I’d reissue my blog about his, maybe surprising,…
Danny Dyer’s Family Tree Part 3: An Age of Steam
Following me Father’s footsteps, I’m following me dear old Dad… Of the nine children born to Edward and Mary Dyer over twenty years between 1812 and 1832 only two were … Continue reading Danny Dyer’s Family Tree Part 3: An Age of Steam
Danny Dyer’s Family Tree Part 2: Watermen and Lightermen
“Redknap’s men would wend their way through the Poplar marshes, and would need more than a pint of Ale when they arrived at the Inn on Dolphin Lane, they would … Continue reading Danny Dyer’s Family Tree Part 2: Watermen and Lightermen
Danny Dyer’s Family History Part 1: Proper Poplar Cockneys born and bred
“…a Norwegian Viking General hailed as a saint by the people of London…”
Time Detectives 2014 in review
The WordPress.com stats helper monkeys prepared a 2014 annual report for this blog. Here’s an excerpt: A New York City subway train holds 1,200 people. This blog was viewed about … Continue reading Time Detectives 2014 in review
Timothy Spall’s Christmas Family Tree
Thomas, Sarah and their children were forced into the workhouse, and indeed two sons, Joseph and William were born there.
Danny Baker’s Family History, the Riddle of Windsor Riches to Poplar Rags
“Oh Paul McNeil! Thank you so much for this! I’ve always wondered about this sort of thing and now I can see that there is not one drop of Royal Blood anywhere in my tree!” Danny Baker, on his radio show.
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