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| Date Posted: 21/07/08 | Name:
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Was delighted to find your web site, it has brought back so many memories of my time living in this village during the war years. I lived with the Coles family on Wood Street and was lucky enough to go through these years ( thanks to this family) not fully realising the reality of war. Grafton Underwood was a play area for many of the village boys who would cotton on to one of the many B17's as their own. Yes I have many memories of this time of my life, school, church, my paper round starting at the post office. Would be interested to learn if any of the Coles family still live in the village, I seem to remember the eldest daughter was married to Bill Woods and a second daughter named Sylvia, who would now be in her early seventies.It's been a pleasure to find your site and commend you on its appeal.
It appears that Geddington is just as lively as it was in the years I spent there and you must be proud of your village.
Kindest regards, Vin Kirkman
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| Date Posted: 0/06/08 | Name:
Ralph Beresford
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Are there any child minders in the Geddington area with vacancies for a seven year old boy after school three days a week and an 18 month old girl for three full days from approximately 9:00 am to 5:30. Many thanks.
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| Date Posted: 3/05/08 | Name:
Anne Pluckrose
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Can you please tell me if the Parish Records are available for 1760 approx and where I can research them I am researching the name Mutton
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| Date Posted: 17/03/08 | Name:
Gren Dix
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Hi I am researching my direct ancestors, who came from Geddington. In particular I am looking for early (Pre 1910) books about the village.I have partially transcribed the parish record. They are available if they are of interest.
Gren Dix
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| Date Posted: 11/02/08 | Name:
Hazel Freeman (nee Brown)
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Hello,
I now live in Staffordshire, but wondered whether anyone knows about a funfair being held on the former football pitches off Grafton Road. I am going back to about 1964/65 or possibly earlier. At that time I was a young girl living in Star Lane, now known as Malting Lane. I remember on a Sunday evening hearing music and my Grandparents walked me in the direction of the music which took us to the old football pitches. There were only a couple of roundabouts and stalls, but I wondered if anyone else remembers this and whether they have any more information about it.
My other query, would be about a gentleman who lived in a caravan near to the old "Brigstock camp", who supposedly had a lion chained up by his caravan. My Grandparents told me about this, but all I have come up with is that a circus or similar used to visit Kings Cliffe and I wondered if there was any connection. My Grandparents lived in Geddington from around 1953 until 1956.
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| Date Posted: 22/01/08 | Name:
Susan Barnard
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Hello we are trying to trace members of the Binley family whom we believe lived in this area, namely the blacksmith Francis Binley who would have been the husband of Anne (or Annie) and father of Emma Binley, Eleanor Binley (probably named after the Cross) and Herbert, also believe an Alfred and John. Emma moved to Wimbledon and married my grandfather William Horwood in 1905. If there is anyone with this surname we'd be so pleased to hear from them. Emma had three sons, John, Stanley Francis, and Ellis George. Ellis was my father who died aged 95 years in 2007.
[Further contact details for this correspondent are available on application to editor@geddington.net]
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| Date Posted: 2/01/08 | Name:
Jack Mulherin
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I lived in Geddington for almost all of the 80s. Made some very good friends while a member of the Geddington Badminton Club - I was rubbish! I miss living in England. I am hoping to contact a retired American Air Force Serviceman - Lindsey T. Cameron who lives with his family in the village. Please pass my e-mail info to him if you happen to know him. Again, best times of my life were in this village. People were/are phenomenal - made this "Yank" feel accepted.
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| Date Posted: 05/01/08 | Name:
Jenny
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Would anyone have any knowledge of the family of John GOODWIN born about 1795 in Geddington. He lived all his life in Greenwich working as a pastrycook/confectioner.
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| Date Posted: 04/12/07 | Name:
Geri Bloch
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My family and I are trying to trace the remnants of our Burros Family in England. There was a Julian Burros who went to England at some unknown date, married there, and remained. Our Burros Family was originally from Lithuania, where the name might have been Baruch.
We were wondering if the Julian Burrows of the query about the Old Vicarage might be a descedant of our Julian Burros.
Geri Bloch
NY USA
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| Date Posted: 05/11/07 | Name:
Tony Leigh
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I am researching the (non-conformist) Leigh family who fled London in 1665 and were resident in Geddington during the late 1600's through the 1700's. I am particularly interested in (2) Thomas Leighs, but any Leigh would be useful to know about especially with links to Brigstock Leighs. Records are hard to find so I would love to hear from any individual who might be able to help further my research for this time period.
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| Date Posted: 03/11/07 | Name:
Tony Thompson
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I am researching the RETCHFORD family and came across this excellent site by finding the Retchford through another source. They were in the area 1650 - 1750, They came in the area and moved on to different area. If any one has a chance to have a look at church records available it will be wonderful. Thank You! from Australia, Tony.
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| Date Posted: 25/10/07 | Name:
kay frisby (chamberlain)
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I am trying to find out as much about my father's family as I can. He was one of 11 children, his name was Charlie Chamberlain married to Joan. If you have any photos or information please email me,not sure if any of his brothers or sister is still alive he was born in 1918. May be you could ask any of the older generation still living in Geddington. Thanks, Kay
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| Date Posted: 1/10/07 | Name:
Tony Adams
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Hi from sunny Cyprus I lived in Geddington for a number of years living in Wood Street. I have many fond memories of Geddington and some of you may have a photograph hanging on your wall, which I took and sold at the Medieval fair where my wife and I had a stall near the church. My son Greg trained to be a Game Keeper at Boughton House.
Just for the record it is beautifully sunny day in Cyprus with the temperatures in the high 20s. Regards to anybody who remembers Joy and me.
Regards
Tony
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| Date Posted: 1/10/07 | Name:
Pamela Lee (Abraham)
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Hi
Must congratulate you on a great web site. Would like to come to your next reunion perhaps when you know a date you would let me know. It has been 37yrs since I left Geddington to live in New Zealand.I was in Geddington for a flying visit 2 years ago and it was nice to see most things looked the same.
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| Date Posted: 09/10/07 | Name:
Julian Burrows
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I am interested in the Old Vicarage and in particular the Old Boarding School at the top of West Street.
My Gran and Grandad, John and Irene Burrows, lived there from around 1954.
Any available photos/history would be most interesting.
My Father and I still visit occasionally
Thankyou
Julian Burrows
[Editor's note: if anyone has any information for Mr Burrows, I'd be happy to pass it on. Email me at editor@geddington.net.]
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| Date Posted: 10/07/07 | Name:
Hans Von Sneider
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With reference to the request of Trevor Harker. During the second World war I worked closely with The German Intelligence Bureau. We were aware of this fictious aerodrome and in fact ariel photographs are stored within our archives. I shall seek permission from our current recorder of archived war material with a view to exchanging information with you. I shall be in contact again soon. Reguards H V Sneider
[Editor's note: Personally, I view this message with extreme scepticism but on the off-chance that it's genuine, I thought I should post it. If, as seems more likely, it's a hoax, then at least it's a fairly amusing one. Trevor - perhaps you could let me know your email address so that if I receive anything more from Herr Von Sneider, I can let you see it personally.] | |
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| Date Posted: 07/07/07 | Name:
craig savage
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Hi, I have recently moved in to the village and together with many ex Kettering rugby players I am arranging Geddington Rugby Club's inaugural match against a Kettering select side (Fathers and sons). This should take place on the sports field at the end of August. This will then allow us to register with the English Rugby Union. If successful, hopefully this will become an annual event. If you are interested please dig out your old boots and give me a ring. I currently have some 16 players aging from 18 to fifty something but the more the merrier. Once the date is confirmed I will put up a poster on the notice board…. Oh and the pubs ….and other Vets fixtures will be welcomed
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| Date Posted: 0/07/07 | Name:
Max Northeast
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Hoping that someone may be able to help. My GGGG Grandparents Edmund Lee (1756-1828) and Elizabeth (nee Bullivant)- ( 1774-1863) are believed to be interred in the Church grounds with a number of their relations and I am wondering if their headstones still exist. If so,if photos and/or details of the inscriptions could be provided to me this would be much appreciated.
As I understand it the Bullivants and Lees numbered quite a few in the area.
Kind regards,
Max Northeast, Australia
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| Date Posted: 2/06/07 | Name:
Chris Bellamy
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G'Day gedders folk from down under Australia.Just came across this site so i thought i would say Gday to all those who remember me.I have been living in Australia now for 18 years but still have fond memories of growing up in the village.
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| Date Posted: 15/05/07 | Name:
Ian Payne
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Hi. I lived at 34 Skefington Close from 1958-64, my mates were Pip Parry and Brian Steel. I delivered papers for Woods and then worked at the garage whilst at Kettering Tech. Does anyone remember the Battle of the Brook? What happened to the anvil? I like the pictures of the floods as I rember watching the brook rise to the stone wall around the gardens of the close. I also rember Mr Alsop who had a smallholding, and was also the village carpenter. He had the most wonderful workshop with hundreds of tools. It would be nice to hear from anyone who remembers me.
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| Date Posted: 09/03/07 | Name:
Keith Tomlinson
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The Bowls Club will shortly be celebrating its silver jubilee, and it is hoped to compile a history of the club since its formation. Any information and/or anecdotes that members and past members or anyone would care to tell us about would be most welcome. Any such stories that you might have and you feel would be of interest,please either contact me through this medium, or Mick Garley (first club captain) direct Thanks in anticipation.Keith Tomlinson.
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| Date Posted: 07/02/07 | Name:
Dawn Osborne
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Hello! I have just stumbled upon this website, I didn't know it existed – what a great site! I was born and bred in Geddington (Newton Road) – you may know Rick and Jan Osborne (my folks) and I now live in sunny Eastbourne. I miss Geddington and my time there but can't seem to tear myself away from the sea at the moment.....
Hello to all who know me (Nick Longhurst-didn't I used to babysit for your children? and Trevor- thanks to you and Lesley for our laughs at your farm when I was young!)
No doubt I will see some of you again soon.
Take care, Dawn x
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| Date Posted: 27/01/07 | Name:
Trevor Harker
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I wondered whether any of your readers could help me. During the Second World War at my farm in Little Oakley, 82 acres were used as a dummy aerodrome. The idea being that the Germans would drop their bombs on there as opposed to the American Air Base at Grafton Underwood. Opposite my house, there were a few mess huts, a pillbox, an anti-aircraft gun and a searchlight. I would be most grateful if anyone has any records or photographs of these being there, that I could see. Alternatively, if anyone has any memories of this period, I would love to come along and talk to them. Many thanks. Trevor Harker (Tel.742293)
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| Date Posted: 20/01/07 | Name:
michelle
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Hello to everyone. I come across this by accident and its a smashing way to keep in touch with friends. Its a great site keep up the crack! Try Myspace its a fantastic site for rock music, and any kind besides, and alot of bands,actors also use the site so you can email them directly! have a great 2007 xx
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| Date Posted: 20/11/06 | Name:
Neil Carver
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Responding to Brenda Neale's message. I am your first cousin as my mother was Loris Neale - your father's sister. We hope you are well? We are tracing the family history and would like to know about your grandmother, Sarah Richardson.
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| Date Posted: 29/07/06 | Name:
Maureen Woodward
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Congrats to all concerned on yr recent awards & for all yr good work in making Geddington such a lovely place in which to live & visit.It was pleasing to see Val Bellamy's picture too as we were nursing at KGH at the same time.Well done, girl!! PS as young marrieds in the 50s we occasionally came over to the "Star" for a treat (on the bus as we had no car in those days) Regards & best wishes for the future from Maureen Woodward
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| Date Posted: 26/07/06 | Name:
Linda Brown
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My brother David has done some fabulous research on the 384th Bombardment Group. I am now living in Somerset. Would love to swap school photographs from 1965 - 1972.
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| Date Posted: 26/07/06 | Name:
Heidi Frost (nee Spriggs)
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Hi there! Great site - was born and bred in Geddington so pay lots of visits to the site to keep up with whats happening. I still live locally - and come back to the village whenever i get the chance. Hopefully one day i will be able to move back - who knows!
Keep up the great work on the site
Heidi
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| Date Posted: 25/07/06 | Name:
Danny Moody
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Congratulations Geddington on your excellent achievements at the Village of the Year Awards. As last year's winners of the Canon Dunn Rose Bowl we know the time and effort that goes in to winning so well done and keep it up... we'll be snapping at your heels again next year!
Many congratulations from Helmdon.com
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| Date Posted: 03/07/06 | Name:
Edwin Clipston
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My ancesters came from Geddington, is there any Clipstons still in the village - we may be related. I think my Gr Gr Grand father was in service at the Mansion and I have some relatives buried in the church yard
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| Date Posted: 09/06/06 | Name:
charlie
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Thought you may find this of interest.... you will find pictures of Geddington in the form of a 'Pictorial Walk', on the web site owned by Keith Bellamy of Wellingborough - www.kbsmile.com -. There are some photographs that require identification, perhaps your readers can help identify the village landmarks. Keith Bellamy also provides a link to Geddington.net.
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| Date Posted: 30/03/06 | Name:
Jane Long (Pinfold)
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Hello, I used to live in Skeffington Close and went to Geddington CofE School.Now living in Worcestershire having spent two years in Japan. Great web site
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| Date Posted: 17/02/06 | Name:
Melanie Jones
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Hi Everyone in Geddington. This is Melanie Jones I used live on Queen Street in the Old Bakehouse. I have so many fond memories of Geddington! We moved back to the states and are now in North Carolina come and visit! Thanks for such a nice web-site, it made me homesick for village life. Please feel free to include my email I would love to hear from anyone! | |
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| Date Posted: 17/02/06 | Name:
Bette Moore
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I live in Nampa, Idaho in the US A friend from Geddington sent me this site. It was fun to look through! God save the gracious queen! | |
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| Date Posted: 17/02/06 | Name:
David Brown
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As a former Geddington inhabitant (born and bred) I just wanted to say what a great website | |
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| Date Posted: 17/02/06 | Name:
Anne E. Sherry
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Just wanted to say 'HI' to my pals in Geddington. I really enjoyed the few years I lived in Geddington and have many great memories. I miss Burwells, the jam sessions on a Sunday afternoon in The Star, panto practise (altho I was only in the one), and the good craic.
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| Date Posted: 17/02/06 | Name:
Sue Bartlett (nee East)
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I am researching my family history, the SKELLHAMs of Geddington and EASTs of Kettering. I am arranging an EAST family get-together in April and am trying to trace Desmond Whitworth, last known to be living in Geddington, he is the son of Louise Ada East and Bertie Whitworth. If anyone can help, please contact me- many thanks.
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| Date Posted: 17/02/06 | Name:
Nick Longhurst
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Just like to say hello to any of my old friends I have not had the time to meet on my fairly frequent trips back to Geddington (Newton Road). I'm now living in France but if anyone wants to get in touch, here's my email.
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| Date Posted: 31/01/06 | Name:
Brenton
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hi, I just would like to say hello to anyone who remembers me. Used to go to the CE primary school and lived in dovecote barn, which my father completely refurbished the first time. my name is Brenton and I now live near Rimini, in italy. Memories of Geddington as a kid are still very warm to me, and thanks for publishing my message. | |
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