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Posted by John greenaway on 22 December 2005 at 06:24

Wishing everyone that remembers me and my wife Vanessa (Nee Prince) a Very Merry Christmas and a Great New Year.
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Posted by Trevor Williams on 16 December 2005 at 16:35

Having not seen an english winter for twenty six years,i couldn't resist the temptation to go back and have a real xmas with family.I will have the best of both worlds this year as christmas day will be spent in Perth's warm climate and then i fly out xmas night to arrive in the UK at 10.30am Boxing day, and be at my parents by lunch time for the roast dinner.
Sandwich will be visited quite a few times as i can't resist the old place (mostly the pubs),i will be looking out for any familiar faces so expect a tap on the shoulder.
Merry Christmas everyone and a Happy New Year

Alfred Cove Western Australia

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Posted by Sandra Marsh on 13 December 2005 at 10:18

I believe my great-great grandfather, James Marsh was born in Sandwich in 1862, and lived at this address: Salt Pans, Stonar. The family then later moved to the Isle of Sheppey, and later to the Isle of Grain, where most of my family still reside. If anyone knows anything about the Marsh family in Stonar please do get in touch. Many thanks.
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Posted by Jacquie Iles on 06 December 2005 at 16:06

Does anyone know where in Eastry a House called Waterloo House can be found as this is where my great Aunt was born in 1851 Ellen Clay.I have visited the village which is like stepping back in time.Any info would be appreciated
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Posted by Dorothy Woods on 28 November 2005 at 14:12

Am searching for Brain Collings address 349 Wellesley Rd Margate.
Date of birth 4.5.39. his father was a Chartered Accountant, mother's name Edith Collins nee Cook.
Brian used to be an active Rugby player for Sandwich Rugby Club and I am looking for him for a relative in New Mexico U.S.A.
If anybody knew him or knows of his current whereabouts I would greatly appreciate any information that they can supply.
Dorothy Woods

Woodbridge U.K.

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Posted by Ciindy Angelo on 15 November 2005 at 19:43

I have been looking into my geneology and am looking for any information on the Solomon Hougham family that dates back even before the 1600 in Sandwich. My grandmother was a Hougham and am interested in learning as much as I can. Thanks Cindy Angelo pekoe@ev1.net
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Posted by Bill and Jo Ann on 30 October 2005 at 09:30

We spent several weeks in Sandwich riding busses to places in the area. We found the staff at the Visitor Center very helpful on many occasions and relied on them to answer all sorts of questions. The current location is near the bus stop and was extremely convienent for us to stop in if we needed help. The library staff were also helpful on several questions.
There are two maps of the town walk the red Historic Town Trail was the better explained but the booklet Sandwich Ancient Town and Cinque Port was a must have to get the most from walking the town the detail on some of the places was wonderful even though we could not observe it personally. The streets were well marked and easy to find on the maps the Historic Town Trail markers were in good condition and easy to spot. We experienced no difficulty in getting around and spend many mornings or afternoons just walking around the town. Even after walking around the town a dozen times we always seemed to find something new.
We found everyone to be friendly and often asked questions while out walking while some were not sure on a subject we often received additional information on the town that was interesting.
Our only suggestion would be better information on other publications about the town not available in the visitor center and a more prominant place to put up information on the Historical Society we would have liked to attend a meeting while there.
Bill And Jo Ann back in Texas but remembering Sandwich

Texas US

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Posted by Gary Booth-Hansen on 24 October 2005 at 07:40

In 1972-1973 I stayed in the hoilday home of the Box-Grainger family in Sandwich.Christopher Box-Grainger Jnr was still at Tonbridge School Manor House abd His best friend was Christopher Cowdrey son of the late Sir Colin Cowdrey Kent and England.The Cowdrey family had a hoilday house in Sandwich Bay.On one occassion playing cricket with The English Cricket Society against Sandwich on the village oval Mrs Jane Box-Grainger sister Susan Hampshire the aclaimed British actriss came to watch young Christopher Box-Grainger her nephew play in the cricket match.It would be very enjoyable to hear from a member of the Box-Grainger family after almost 25 years and if any persons could assist I would be very thank-ful for there assistance.
My e-mail address is:garyboothhansen@yahoo.com
Thank-you.

Sorrento.Victoria. Australia.

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