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- Lynn Ballard on ‘Calton’ Dinner menus + Photo’s by Alf JefferiesHello again, I have studied the dinner menues and researched a bit. I believe that many of the signatures are...
- Gwyn Morris on The Cap Pilartoday i received two letters and a McCartney bottle. These were from the Ships doctor. The correspondence is about how...
- LEN PELTIER on Cecil Rhodes – a steamer for Lake TanganyikaHI, Was wondering if anyone knows if there are any plans for the Cecil Rhodes available? I would like to...
- Peter Hill on Vosper & Co. Ltd, WivenhoeThanks Alec for your contribution to the Vosper story. Peter Hill, Chairman, Wivenhoe History Group
- Peter Hill on About The Brewery Tavern from 1868 to 1986Giles, many thanks for adding this extra information to the story of The Brewery Tavern. Peter Hill, Chairman, Wivenhoe History...
- Giles Johnson on About The Brewery Tavern from 1868 to 1986Frank (Johnny) Johnson ran the pub until shortly before Xmas in 1972 when he died of a heart attack. His...
- Alec Selley on Vosper & Co. Ltd, WivenhoeI am an ex Vosper employee who also worked at Cook's Shipyard, my Father worked in the portsmouth yard as...
- Pat Marsden on Deeds Relating to 82 High StreetThank you for that additional information!
- Mary Norris on Deeds Relating to 82 High StreetJust a bit of extra information. When William Charles Harlow bought the freehold ground in 1877 he was Master of...
- Pat Marsden on Film made about the Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea RailwayThank you for spotting this. Link now restored.
- Alain Skelding on Film made about the Wivenhoe to Brightlingsea RailwaySadly, the page wouldn't open
- Peter Hill on Rear-Admiral John Lee Barber DSO CB (1905 – 1995)Hello Rob I have forwarded your request to the family and asked they respond to your request. Best. Peter Hill,...
- Michael Smither on The Will of John Potter – 1759
- Rob Cable on Rear-Admiral John Lee Barber DSO CB (1905 – 1995)Hello. I am wondering if the Admiral kept any any war time diaries that are available to the public, or...
- Michael Smither on Wivenhoe’s Population Growth since the Domesday BookNon enumeration of the merchant marine and fishing vessels was a serious flaw in early census returns which led to...
- Brian Rayner on The Falcon HotelIn the late 1940s Mr Halliwell, landlord of The Falcon, was responsible for converting the Garrison House into a guest...
- Graham Wadley on About the SY Venetia on the Great Lakes in CanadaPaul Gockel completed his book about the first Venetia owned by F W Sykes 1903 to 1905. Unfortunately he failed...
- Graham Wadley on About the steam yacht VenetiaThe Venetia seen by Albert in Canada was the first Venetia built for F W Sykes in 1903 and not...
- Caroline Mortlock on An interview with Dan Chapman SnrFurther research into the Wivenhoe Chapmans indicates that there was a Daniel Chapman in every generation as far back as...
- Peter Hill on An interview with Dan Chapman SnrThanks for spotting this error. Do you happen to know what the correct dates are? Peter, Chairman, Wivenhoe History Group...
- Caroline Mortlock on An interview with Dan Chapman SnrAs a descendant of the Wivenhoe Chapmans I found this very interesting and complements other research. Wondering however about the...
- Michael Smither on Mary Martin’s Will 1703The broad was a gold coin from the commonwealth period, worth 20s https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Broad_(English_gold_coin)
- Pat Marsden on Mary Martin’s Will 1703I have added a note Michael.
- Pat Marsden on Mary Martin’s Will 1703Could be but actually looks more like piers which also had the meaning of a large glass or mirror?
- Michael Smither on Mary Martin’s Will 1703"a broad piers of old gold" should read "a broad piece of old gold" The lower case c looks very...
