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CommentsRobert Parker READ
published by Pat Hase - 4 years 11 months 0 day ago. | | Wow! what a character! - if the newspaper reports of 1877-1883 are anything to go by I'm not surprised that I can't find an announcement of his death. But, as the Northampton Mercury reports that he was "too ill" to appear before the Bedford Assizes in Jan 1883 I should think that the chances were high that you've got the right man, The death of a Robert READ was registered (aged 28) at Bedford in the June qrt of 1883. The full details of his life would make fascinating reading in Buckets & Spades! | |
Brean
published by Bill Caple - 4 years 11 months 1 day ago. | | John,
Thank you for the very interesting information.
I have added some pictures.
Bill Caple | |
Clevedon
published by Jenny Towey - 4 years 11 months 5 days ago. | | An amazing piece of research! | |
Congratulations to Brian Austin
published by Pat Hase - 4 years 11 months 6 days ago. | |
British Association for Local History - June 6th 2020
Our fifth and final Personal Achievement Award goes to Brian Austin (Weston-super-Mare, Somerset):
Brian Austin has made a prolific contribution to the local history of Weston-Super-Mare and district, for well over half a century. His research interests were sparked by his family roots there, and his first major project documented the history of Weston. Numerous appearances on local TV and radio, and over 300 newspaper articles are just some of the ways his knowledge and enthusiasm are shared. He has also rescued valuable documents, including petty sessions records, and 189 volumes of council records in a flooded cellar. Brian’s passion for cricket has led to the histories of four local clubs, and of 400 Victorian cricketers. He was commissioned to write a musical play to mark Weston’s 150th anniversary. Brian Austin is a man of many talents which he continues to apply to local history. www.wsmfhs.org.uk
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Foreman of the Norwich Union Firemen
published by gricharduk - 4 years 11 months 9 days ago. | | Thank you for the reply daveerasmus - I did know about the fire service provided by the insurance companies. I have since been given a reference to what the foreman actually did. It seems they would be responsible for a team that would actually put out the fire and it was usually a part-time role. | |
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