Hello everyone! It’s some time since I updated here, but there are a few things I’d like to share. Framlingham Corn Merchants Project Before the summer holidays, I began researching and writing about corn merchants in Framlingham. I say ‘began’…because I’m not finished! I think there is much more to discover and record. However, IContinueContinue reading “How the corn merchants claimed my summer”
Category Archives: Walne
‘Not coming home for Christmas…’
In 1914, my Great Great Grandparents sat outside Kettleburgh Hall flanked by their three uniformed sons, L-R Horace, Henry (Harry) and Leonard. We know the year for various reasons. The first of those is the number of stripes on the boys’ uniforms. Another is that their mother, Lillian, posted the photograph, along with a note,ContinueContinue reading “‘Not coming home for Christmas…’”
In response to my recent articles on surnames…
Thanks to everyone that has got in touch with me, commented on and shared my recent posts about Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk surnames. I have been overwhelmed (in a good way!) by the response. A few general themes have cropped up in communications, so I wanted to answer some questions here and leave a fewContinueContinue reading “In response to my recent articles on surnames…”
100 years ago: First World War Wound
The Preston Herald reported on 16 June, 1917, that Private H Walne L.N.L (Loyal North Lancashire Regiment) had been wounded. “Pte Herbert Walne, L.N.L, whose parents reside in George Street, Longridge, has been wounded in the arm, and is in hospital in Chatham. He was called up in the early part of 1916 and has beenContinueContinue reading “100 years ago: First World War Wound”
150 years ago: Unpaid wages
Daniel Walne, of Pulham and Brockdish, was a regular face at the local Petty Sessions – both as plaintiff and complainant. On 31 May, 1867, he charged John Bunn with leaving his service without giving proper notice. According to the complainant, Bunn had, by 17 May, been in service to Daniel Walne as team manContinueContinue reading “150 years ago: Unpaid wages”
100 years ago today: British Farmers’ Red Cross Fund
The British Farmers Red Cross Fund usually raised money through agricultural sales, with profits going towards various schemes – such as providing ambulances – and supporting hospitals. According to the Red Cross, the fund received a total of £1,024,808 19s 2d. One such sale took place in Harleston on 16 May, 1917. The local committeeContinueContinue reading “100 years ago today: British Farmers’ Red Cross Fund”
150 years ago: An Ulcombe wedding
On May 16, 1867, John Walne of Lenham, Kent, married Emily ‘fourth daughter of the late Mr James Hatch, of Chegworth, Ulcomb (sic)’. Rev. P Butler was assisted by Rev. W Brown. (Maidstone Journal and Kentish Advertiser; 27 May 1867; Page 5) The Walnes of Lenham are descended from John Walne born in Starston, Norfolk -ContinueContinue reading “150 years ago: An Ulcombe wedding”
One hundred years ago today: a WWI death confirmed
From the Framlingham Weekly News, 28 April, 1917: The death announced in our last issue of 2nd-Lieut. H.G.Walne, second son of Mr and Mrs Walne, Kettleburgh Hall [my Great Great Uncle], is officially confirmed. We are indebted to the bereaved parents for the following particulars of his career :- After finishing his education, Mr Walne enteredContinueContinue reading “One hundred years ago today: a WWI death confirmed”
150 years ago today: election of a guardian
The Preston Herald reported the election of a large number of new guardians for Clitheroe Union on 13 April, 1867. Among them was one William Walne, elected for the Yorkshire township of Bashall Eaves. [Nb Since 1974, Bashall Eaves and some other townships have become part of the Ribble Valley district in Lancashire]. It seems likely thisContinueContinue reading “150 years ago today: election of a guardian”
200 years ago today – The Hoxne Association
A meeting of the Hoxne Association was advertised to take place on 11 April, 1817. The Association was a private prosecution association – the idea being, in a time before a nationwide Police force, that members paid a subscription which allowed the association to help pay the expenses of apprehension and prosecution of suspected criminalsContinueContinue reading “200 years ago today – The Hoxne Association”
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