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Jean Lewis - Cleveland Hotel WSM 1951
published by on Sat, 06/05/2017 - 17:37

Hi Jean Lewis was my mother and I am researching her early life from 1950 until 1958. I believe she may have moved to the South Coast soon after the fire. Can anyone give me any more information on this?

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Submitted by Pat Hase on Sat, 06/05/2017 - 18:37

You mean the Clevedon Hotel, not Cleveland Hotel, which was at 40 Beach Road. The fire was the subject of a previous query see here for details. What other information are you looking for?

Submitted by on Sun, 07/05/2017 - 14:16

Hi

Thanks for clarification, did you have any other information on Jean Lewis or the fire at the hotel?

Submitted by on Mon, 08/05/2017 - 11:29

Hi there. I have some information on this. Jean Lewis was rescued from the hotel by my grandfather - Leading Fireman Benjamin Marsh. He got a commendation for this. I have a few newspaper cuttings relating to the tale, and a picture of the hotel taken on the day after the fire showing a fireman there. I can send you these. I would love to see a picture of Jean from the time - 1951 - to complete the story. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Submitted by on Mon, 08/05/2017 - 16:57

Hi I am sorry I do not have any photos of my mum at that time.

Submitted by Pat Hase on Sun, 21/05/2017 - 14:49

David Tyler extracted an article from the Weston Mercury yesterday which I will send to you separately. Other people are mentioned including Miss Ida MILLARD (38) who was injured jumping from the Hotel and Sister BROOKFIELD of the Church Army Home in Clevedon Road who took in the five guests from the burning Hotel as well as the manager, W SLADDIN, his wife and 18 month old baby. When Miss LEWIS was discharged from hospital she also went to this Home. Leading Fireman MARSH effected her rescue and in charge of the fire-fighting operations were Division Officer D A HARRIS and Station Officer LAYTON.