Running off with Sailors
“If I had my way, I’d treat some of these Continental fellers like we used to treat Chinese dope smugglers – hang ’em.” The Amazing Baker Girls It’s always interesting … Continue reading Running off with Sailors
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David Bowie
David Bowie The Family History of David Robert Jones Aladdin Sane (1913-1938-197?) Aladdin Sane was the title of an Album and single released by David Bowie at the height of … Continue reading David Bowie
Warren Mitchell and his Jewish Misell Ancestry
…he was described as a “Peddler 4th Class” which considerably underestimates his business dealings in the art market.
Time Detectives solve “Mystery of 1920s books found in a Hereford school cupboard”
A recent news story from the BBC caught our eyes recently at Time Detectives, it concerned the fortuitous discovery of a set of school exercise books from 1927-1930 at Aylestone … Continue reading Time Detectives solve “Mystery of 1920s books found in a Hereford school cupboard”
Tom Hardy; Taboo his Family Tree
Hardly Tom Hardy, more Tom Egmore To celebrate the launch of the new Tom Hardy series Taboo on Saturday nights, we’ve taken a look at Tom’s real wandering relatives, and … Continue reading Tom Hardy; Taboo his Family Tree
Submarine E15
“…he was an early James Bond type figure, brought in for what appears to be a secret mission on Submarine E15.”
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
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