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Allan Millham 17 Feb 2010		Short term accomodation I am having difficulty finding accomodation in Battle April 11 and 12, 2010. I am travelling from Canada to visit the birth place of my great grandfather (the Battle Workhouse) and it seems all hotels and inns are fully booked. Can anyone help with local information? Unfortunately thaose dates are my only opportunity. Thank you. Allan (allan@millham.ca)

Amanda Kerr 11 Feb 2010		Virgins Lane Has anyone got any information about the history of Virgins Lane or any suggestions as to how I can research it?

Caroline Lancaster 26 Jan 2010		James Brett Hello Ann Following on from my earlier message - if James Brett's wife was called Mary then she could be the Mary Brett who appears in the census at 1851 and 1861 as a married woman born c1805 in Sydenham, Kent. At 1851 she's working as a cook at 42 Marina, St Leonards and at 1861 at 15 Grand Parade, Hastings. There is a burial for a Mary Brett age 66 at Hastings Cemetery on 19 January 1871, and at the 1871 census James Brett's marital status appears as widower (whereas previously it has been 'married'. Worth investigating. Best wishes Caroline

Caroline Lancaster 26 Jan 2010		James Brett Hello Ann There is a birth registration for a Hannah Brett at Hastings district Sep q 1842. Under the spelling Britt there are birth registrations at Hastings district for Esther Sep q 1839, James March q 1841 and John Sep q 1846. Richard might have been born before 1 July 1837 and so would not have been registered. There is a marriage for a James Brett (widower) to Mary Sticks at St Mary Magdalene, St Leonards on 22 August 1836. That might be them. I have a couple of connections to Brett and Britt families and find it best to check both spellings as they can be misread and misheard. I hope this is helpful. Best wishes Caroline

Brian Robins 19 Jan 2010		Long Term Rental Writer and music historian (past adult education lecturer in Battle) looking to return to UK from France seeks long term rental in or near Battle from October / November 2010. Must be detached. We are just two seniors without animals and non-smokers. Any ideas please to brian.robins@orange.fr

Ann Turner 12 Jan 2010		James Brett Trying to find info on James Brett born around 1788 in Battle, he was a Sawyer by trade. Children born St.Leonards on Sea were Richard,Esther,James,Hannah,and John between 1838/1847,who did he marry as refused to name her on censuses 1841-1871 None of his children were birth registered.

Caroline Craven 4 Jan 2010		Veness Family History I have a lot of information on the Veness's from 1572 from around Battle, Hastings etc. My maiden name is Veness and I am interested in any other info.

Dale Wheeler 29 Dec 2009		Local Cycling Organisations Hi Darren, Don't know if you're still into cycling or not. If so you may want to check out a recently formed club in the town known as "Cycle Battle". See http://www.cyclebattle.org.uk for details All the best, Dale

Richard Veness 25 Nov 2009		Veness Family History I have a long list of Veness family from Battle and Deptford if you are still interested. I am compiling a database of the Veness clan that started from Battle (1600's) earliest date

Glennis Sewell 2 Nov 2009		Sewell' Grocery Store Does anyone have a photo of Hardwick Sewell's grocery shop at 26 High Street, Battle early 1900's. or any information on his family: children Ellen, Frederick, Arthur and Geoffrey

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