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| Do You Want to Increase Your Income in 2009 ?
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by David Taylor (Member 10103609) on 1-Jan-2009
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Hi
Many people are worried about the coming year with redundancy, Credit Crunch etc. Would you like to join a business part/full time where these difficult times make your services even more attractive?
We are a Footsie 250 P L C Company and our distributors get paid for reccommending their services, not just omce, but everymonth.
Just imagine getting paid for ever, for one reccomendation, have a look on my website :-
www.securityforlife.info
Kind Regards for 2009
David ... more >>
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| Do you freecycle?
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by Chriss Norton (Member 10192380) on 29-Aug-2006
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Are you Spring Cleaning? Clearing out your attic or shed? If so, Don't Just Chuck Things Out Freecycle Them!
West Norfolk Freecycle is part of a global group,
Who are committed to reducing waste by recycling and reusing unwanted items.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclewestnorfolk/
Almost anything can be recycled from Appliances to Your old Kitchen Sink.
Furniture, Carpets, Toys, Records & CDs. Prams, Bikes, Clothes, Bricks & Sheds.
Your waste could be somebody else's spare part, art material or just what they've been looking for. So log on, Take a look & Give the Bin Men a Rest. Help us to Reduce The Amount of Perfectly Good Junk That ends up in Our Landfills.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclewestnorfolk/
Its all Free! No bidding, No buying,
Just good old fashioned Pass it on to be reused.
You never know someone may Freecycle just what you need.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclewestnorfolk/
Please Don't Chuck It Out, Freecycle It!
This group is part of The Freecycle Network, ... more >>
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| Do you freecycle?
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by Chriss Norton (Member 10192380) on 29-Aug-2006
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Are you Spring Cleaning? Clearing out your attic or shed? If so, Don't Just Chuck Things Out Freecycle Them!
West Norfolk Freecycle is part of a global group,
Who are committed to reducing waste by recycling and reusing unwanted items.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclewestnorfolk/
Almost anything can be recycled from Appliances to Your old Kitchen Sink.
Furniture, Carpets, Toys, Records & CDs. Prams, Bikes, Clothes, Bricks & Sheds.
Your waste could be somebody else's spare part, art material or just what they've been looking for. So log on, Take a look & Give the Bin Men a Rest. Help us to Reduce The Amount of Perfectly Good Junk That ends up in Our Landfills.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclewestnorfolk/
Its all Free! No bidding, No buying,
Just good old fashioned Pass it on to be reused.
You never know someone may Freecycle just what you need.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/freecyclewestnorfolk/
Please Don't Chuck It Out, Freecycle It!
This group is part of The Freecycle Network, ... more >>
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| Things to do in Norfolk for Families
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by R Anthony (Member 10181020) on 1-Apr-2006
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I have set up a free website with information about activities and events for children and families in Norfolk. Find it at www.info4families.co.uk
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| Gliding Holidays
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by Malcolm Jackson (Member 10123942) on 23-Mar-2006
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Fancy a holiday with a difference this year? Why not learn to fly gliders at Kent Gliding Club, near Challock, Kent? Visit the website at http://www.kent-gliding-club.co.uk/ for more details.
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| Downham Market Escorts
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by Sam (Member 10167055) on 20-Oct-2005
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Looking for that special female for that function or party?
Or just fun & games at home or your hotel
http://www.girls2please.com 07074 852900
Females always required ... more >>
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| A Grandfather's Plea From the Past
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by Brenda MacCulloch (Member 10035523) on 22-Nov-2004
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A Grandfather's Plea From the Past
I am not sure who you may be or where you might be living, I can only assume that if you are reading this you have some interest in family history and that’s good because of the pickle that my ggggrandaughters Pam and Brenda, have found themselves in when trying to find out where I came from, who my parents were and if I had any brothers and sisters. The same for my darling wife, Margaret FISHER and her family, in fact I keep hearing them mutter about ‘brick walls’’ and it's giving me a headache. So I thought it was about time to ask for help and if reading this letter triggers connections with your own research, that would be great. This letter contains most of the information that my descendents have been able to unearth about my family and they would really appreciate any additional information that you may have, their contact details are below.
Let me introduce myself, my name is Robert STRONG as have mentioned above, I have come back to help two of my many, many ggggranddaughters in New Zealand. I myself was born about 1792 maybe in Middlesex London, England. But ‘London or Timbuktu’ - its so long ago I can't really remember. We were a hardworking family, not much money, couldn't read or write so we all worked with our hands in jobs that were mostly connected to the waterways of London. Its not like today, those days we had no education and so whatever was recorded was done by hearsay and taking into consideration all the different accents in this part of the world, there is every possibility that items got recorded wrong, with names not quite right.
That’s me, let me now introduce to you the ‘love of my life’ ! While I was in Hornsey Middlesex I married my beautiful Margaret FISHER, she was born about 1793 in Norwich, Norfolk, England, ‘though I can't remember how she got to Middlesex from Norwich - but am pleased she did or I might not have never met her! We were married on 1st August 1813 in The Parish of Hornsey, North London and afterwards we headed south to the Thames River looking for work.
After duly arriving at the London docks we took up residence at Silver Street Rotherhithe.
I worked as a Sawyer, in the docks, it wasn't a very pleasant area to work in, with the Thames River at your door and surrounded by many old rat infested warehouses, but we were happy and blessed with seven children, John William, Robert, Rosina (Roseanna), Charles George, Sarah and Susannah. Can't remember if we named them after our respective parents, brothers and sisters we might have but those clues to our family origins haven't helped my girls find our families.
Our first born, John William appeared in 1816 and brought us much joy, but we lost him on the 1st Feb 1824, can't remember how he died. Robert was born 9th May 1817, later in 1856, Robert & his wife Sarah Anne Charlotte SELF and grandchildren Mary Ann Susan, Robert Charles, Rosina Elizabeth, Margaret Jane, Susannah Emily went to live in New Zealand, then in 1819 came my beautiful Rosina she is one of the lost souls the girls haven't found yet.
Our unpredictable Charles was born in 1823, I loved him like the others but have to say that he was the black sheep of the family, so Charles and his wife Mary Ann ROSS and grand-daughter Mary Ann were sent out with Robert in 1856 with the hope that things would improve, but with too much liquor and not a happy life the silly fool managed to drown himself in the Auckland Harbour in 1896.
George, my last son was born in 1826 and became a sailor with a thirst for adventure, being the first to set sail from home. In Oct 1847, he signed up to sail to New Zealand via Ireland on the Barque called “ANN” that the English Government had hired to transport Fencible Soldiers who were to protect the early settlers during the Maori uprisings. On board he met his fiery Irish lass Margaret MCMULLEN, daughter of an Irish Fencible who was traveling with his wife and four daughters. The ‘ANN’ arrived in Auckland during May 1848 and George & Margaret were the first couple to be married in the new St Paul’s Church in Onehunga Auckland on 9th July 1848.
Then came my lovely daughters; Sarah and Susannah. Sarah was born in 1830, and in 1865 she left with her husband George LEWIS and grandchildren Sarah Ann, Susannah Martha, Eleanor Margaret, Rosina Emma, Eliza Louisa to live in New Zealand. Those great boys of mine, Robert and Charles paid for her to join them, so that she wasn't left here in England on her own.
Susannah is the baby of the family and was born in 1833. She was growing into such a lovely young lady when both of us caught that dreadful illness, Cholera. As a result I passed over on 10th July 1849 and my lovely Susannah followed not long after, we are buried in St Mary's Church cemetery Rotherhithe, but don't go looking for our names because the head stones have deteriorated over time and what is left of them is leaning along a side fence in the Churchyard. Now at the time, everybody thought cholera came from the local water supply but it was actually the sailors off the foreign ships that brought it to the Thames area and that’s how us local folk got sick.
What my girls do know is that my dear wife Margaret and precious daughter Rosina were still living in Silver Street, Rotherhithe, in 1851 - working as laundresses to support themselves, but after that the records seem to have vanished and my girls are having trouble finding out what happened to them, where did they go, what happened to Margaret? Did Rosina marry? Why didn’t they come to New Zealand with the rest of the family?
As the years have rolled by I have sat up here watching all my descendents being born and thought I would never have kept up with them or remembered all their names, thank goodness my girls have written all the family names down. Robert and Sarah had 9, Charles and Mary Ann only had 1, George and Margaret had 8 and little Sarah with her husband George LEWIS had 8, that’s a total of 26 grandchildren!
From there my family has grown and spread throughout New Zealand, not too bad for silly old man who can't remember where he was born.
Grateful to any help you can give my girls.
Your faithfully mystical servant.
Robert STRONG (Snr.)
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| Downham Grammar School, Ryston End, late 60's
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by Rose Dempsey (Member 10065756) on 3-Oct-2004
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Hey, anyone on here attend the school at this time? I was in 2P in 67/68 and 4p in 69/70. Remember a lot of the teachers, Miss Wylie (later Mrs Hook),Mr Forest, Mr Bibby, Mrs Norman, Mr Howells, Miss Johnson. Can't remember who taught chemistry or who the little lab technician was.
Mr Pearson was the headmaster back then. Anyone have any pictures from those years?
Rose
Please email my new address, JustASlyOldFox @aol.com. Thanks ... more >>
- Re: Downham Grammar School, Ryston End, late 60's
by Lee Pickard (Member 10136364) on 3-Nov-2004
Did not attend your school,from Worksop Notts.
However I am trying to locate Michael Carroll.
Do you know him or anyone that does who would give him my email address.lee@sheartechnology.co.uk
Please can you help.
Regards
Lee
- Re: Downham Grammar School, Ryston End, late 60's
by arabrab (Member 10138251) on 22-Nov-2004
You're having a laugh - try the local nick!!
- Re: Downham Grammar School, Ryston End, late 60's
by Doug Canham (Member 10210033) on 29-Jun-2007
A few more names - Mrs Smith (Chem) Mr Yule (Wwk) Mr Hampson (Maths) Mr Leggott (Geog) Late Mr Wiseman (French) and Mr Huggins (PE).
Headmaster was Maurice Pearson, after whom M and P got their form names.
Regards
Doug (Nigel) Canham
M - 1966 to 1971
Now living in Stoke Ferry after 'doing' the world.
- Re: Downham Grammar School, Ryston End, late 60's
by Susan Lipscombe-Ridley (Member 10239204) on 26-Jul-2009
Hello Nigel this is Susan Lipscombe living in Sleaford Lincolnshire with my two girls and one son and am busy working from home on my new business. love to hear from old friends splipscombe@btinternet.com
- Re: Downham Grammar School, Ryston End, late 60's
by Rose Dempsey (Member 10179826) on 5-Dec-2011
There is a group now on Facebook - Downham Grammar School - if anyone is interested:)
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| lost family
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by Denise (Member 10057433) on 18-Sep-2004
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Jessie and Reginald Palmer lived in Wimbledon, they had two daughters, Edna who remained a spinster and Vera who married a pig farmer from Norfolk, I do not have a surname for them, If you find any of the family history familiar then please get in contac with me,
Yours in anticipation Denise Issott
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| Improve your LOVE making use Kamagra
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by simon (Member 10125487) on 6-Sep-2004
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email me hamilton_simon@hotmail.com for KAMAGRA, LOVE PILLS and KAMAGRA JELLY. why pay high prices, buy direct. agents needed too
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| michael powell
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by richard bird (Member 10130547) on 23-Aug-2004
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allrite donkey get in touch with nob. for a chat it would be nice to hear from an old mate.cheers mick...........richard(phil collins)bird.
richardbird3@hotmail.com
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| Russell Family, Downham Market
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by John Russell (Member 10114311) on 8-Jan-2004
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I am trying to piece together the Russell family history in Downham Market. I believe my late grandfather, Stanley Russell still has a sister, Edna? living in Downham Market.
Can anyone help me with any information?
- Re: Russell Family, Downham Market
by mark larmet (Member 10258193) on 18-Feb-2011
hi what info do you require might be able to help please contact if you still require info regarding edna russel now long
- Re: Russell Family, Downham Market
by John S Russell (Member 10267822) on 25-Nov-2011
Hi My name is John S Russell, come across this question by acident. would be very interested to know who you both are. My relatives I believe still live in Downham Market.
If you are still interested please contact me. My email is coastalsonar@hotmail.co.uk
- Re: Russell Family, Downham Market
by Josephine Bryan (Member 10259181) on 15-Jun-2012
Hi,I know this a long time since you posted on this site but i have only just seen it but please allow me to explain.
My name is Josephine Bryan my g/father was Frederick Augustus Shepherd he was the youngest so of Walter and Charlotte Shepherd ne Russell,my g/g/granfather was Elias Russell of downham market.
I live in essex but have visited downham and the shop that Elias once had many times i have quite a large family tree and would be pleased to share information with you.
look forward to hearing from you in the near future,
Regards Jo. ... more >>
- Re: Russell Family, Downham Market
by mark larmet (Member 10258193) on 9-Jan-2013
hi if your family includes the name edna russell daughter of stanley and nellie please make contact with me as i may have the info you require
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| MASON FAMILY RESEARCH (SHINGLES)
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by Mynee (Member 10060109) on 7-Jan-2004
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Researching MASON family history (Surrey, UK). In 1890, RICHARD married KATE AMELIA SHINGLES in the Wesleyan chapel, Downham Mkt. In 1891 they were living in Windlesham, Surrey, but by 1901 they appear to have separated. All help gratefully received - what happened to RICHARD and KATE? Next appearance of RICHARD is in Cambs/Lincs in 1926. Thanks a lot.
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| Couple looking for work
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by Martin Dearden (Member 10098058) on 3-Jun-2003
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Middle aged hard working couple are looking to escape the maddening crowd, and are seeking work with accomodation.
Mr Martin dearden is 55 years old and is hard working multiskilled. Capable of anthying from joinery painting I am currently in electrical engineering can work with computers including repairs and up grades.
Catherine dearden is a highly skilled seretary currently working at Northants County council with previous history with British gas.
Tel 01604511604 email martin.dearden@ntlworld.com ... more >>
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by qeffects (Member 10184509) on 8-May-2006
Dears,
We are from Croatia and look for person in UK.
We have business offer. Please visit our site http://www.qeffects.com for more details.
Below you will find a few sentences from our site to explain shortly our business offer.
We look for person who would organize small group of people who are interested in holiday in Croatia and woul like to meke their q-images. If you will contact us regarding this item please do not forget type in the e-mail subject line "Holiday in Croatia".
Also we look for one hotel or restaurant or pub or club etc. outside Croatia and we would make free q-images for its customers as promotion of Qeffects. If you will contact us regarding this item please do not forget type in the e-mail subject line " Q-images outside Croatia".
Thanks,
Qeffects ... more >>
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| George Woodham
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by Richard Pitt (Member 10097164) on 22-May-2003
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I am trying to find my great uncle, George Woodham, last known to live at Sacrod Cottage, Common Road, Denver, in Oct 1967. I believe he was a friend of Jim Russell. Would be grateful for any information anybody could give me.
Richard Pitt
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by John Russell (Member 10114311) on 8-Jan-2004
Jim Russell was a cousin of my late grandfather stanley Russell from Downham Market. I am in the very early stages of tracking down my family history. If I find anything out about your relative I will contact you via this board.
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| teresa cook lost sister
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by dean cook (Member 10095553) on 3-May-2003
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i am looking for my sister she used to live just over the river on the right,she has a little girl called Emily,she is also a short little sod but i love her and lost her number and have not spoke for a few years if you know her tell her to contact Dean
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| Want to win a luxury holiday? Want to be on TV?
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by Deception (Member 10092119) on 18-Mar-2003
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ITV are looking for couples, from the Anglia/Meridian/LWT regions, to appear on a new psychological dating show called Deception!
Could you fake it with someone else’s other half? Could you deceive a panel of body language and psychology experts in to thinking that you were a genuine couple? If you could, then you stand to win the holiday of a lifetime.
We are looking for couples who have been together for up to a year, aged 20-35 to take part. For an application form call 01603 727616 or email deception@imagoproductions.co.uk ... more >>
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| Barber, Webster and Coy families
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by Cheryl (Member 10080175) on 18-Oct-2002
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Hello. I'm trying to find out more on my family from Walpole St Andrew but which includes BARBER, WEBSTER and COY members from Dowham Market. Are any descendents reading this? I would love to get in touch with them for any infomation they may have, however little. I believe the BARBER family had a business growing gladioli in Downham Market in the early 1900s. Thank you
Cheryl
- downham high school 1984-86
by steve broad (Member 10087325) on 13-Jan-2003
i would love to hear from anyone who knows me (steve broad ) and went to school with me . My parents ran the CDY (centre for downham youth ) also anyone who remembers dressing up as st trinians in the carnival in 1983 people id love to hear from michelle (froggy) amanda mayes , gavin flower contact me at stebroad40@aol.com thanks
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| Gutteridge
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by Andy Gutteridge (Member 10062918) on 20-Mar-2002
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My Grandfather was born in or around Downham and I'm trying to trace the family line. I'd love to hear from anyone who may be able to help ... Andy
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by Gary Hewitt (Member 10191918) on 23-Aug-2006
I have a lot of info on Gutteridge, as it was my mothers family, in Downham & Wimbotsham.
Let me know what names to link & I'll send you my info.
Gary
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| IM LOOKING FOR ROBERT BROWN.....
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by Jenny (Member 10016891) on 15-Aug-2001
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yep im looking for robert brown..hes like 18 or 19......do you know if he still exists???.....i want to get in touch with him but have no way of doing so...i know he went/goes to downham sixth form center doing art or someat and lives in Fincham....thats all.....thanks, jenny xx
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