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John Killick. My father Hi my father was John Killick who was named in a story. I was born at 7 Newick rd. I ... | Michael Killick | 12 August 2022 7:09 PM by Michael Killick |
Ghosts???? Hello guys, Do you know of any good places in Brighton and the surrounding areas, that has reports of paranormal goings ... | Lauren | 3 August 2022 1:28 PM by ilone winters |
The Cap of Liberty Pub Does anyone have any information on the Cap Of Liberty Pub which existed in Brighton in the first half of ... | Nick Heath | 3 August 2022 1:27 PM by Nick Heath |
Warren Farm I wonder if anyone can tell me please if I can access any lists of people who stayed at Warren ... | Denise | 3 August 2022 1:26 PM by Maria Pendigrast |
3 Thomas Street My grandfather is on the 1891 census living here. It says it was a registered boarding house. Does ... | Roz | 28 July 2022 8:59 AM by Matthew Davis |
Canal Cottage My sister and I have just found out that our Grandmother, Elizabeth Bartlett was born in number 2 Canal Cottage ... | Margaret | 28 July 2022 8:58 AM by Geoffrey Mead |
Park View Hotel Hi all — I have just taken over as manager at the Park View pub, 71 Preston Drove, BN1. I ... | Dave Roome | 22 July 2022 12:26 PM by Rob Marks |
Has anyone any news on family history My grandfather was George Lintott, he had 5 brothers, he enlisted to his fathers dissatisfaction into the 2nd Boer war ... | George Lintott | 20 July 2022 9:44 AM by Bonny J Cother |
Bruce Surname - Trying to find Father Hi, Does anyone in Brighton know much about the Bruce Surname? I’m trying to find my dad, and the only trace ... | Kieran Adams | 13 July 2022 8:40 AM by Tim Sargeant |
school days cannot find any trace of this school which i went to in the 50s | margaret hardy school london road brighton | 12 July 2022 9:44 AM by Elizabeth Andreassen |
Peters family I’m busy researching my maternal grandmothers family, and using the census’ available I have traced the family back to Brighton. ... | Charlotte | 12 July 2022 9:23 AM by Geoffrey Mead |
Could anyone tell me where the police court was located in the town hall? Hi, I am researching a trial that took place at the Brighton town hall police court in 1882. I am ... | Charlie Novell | 4 July 2022 11:27 AM by Tim Sargeant |
LIDBETTER BAKERS I AM LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON MY GRANDADS SHOP ON 35 CHATHAM PLACE BRIGHTON WHICH HE RAN FROM 1910 ... | TONY LIDBETTER | 3 July 2022 9:48 PM by george sibun |
Past and Present Magazine I am looking for information about the past and present magazine, when was it founded? and where? Historical details about ... | Husain Al Mahroos | 3 July 2022 9:48 PM by michael robbie |
worthington family I am seeking information about the Worthington family. A matriarch died at 2 Norton Road Hove in 1885 her name ... | blackburn-mitchell | 3 July 2022 9:46 PM by george sibun |
Gay Brighton I’m researching an article on Brighton’s Gay History. Does anyone know of someone I could chat to who attended or ... | Hester Viney | 3 July 2022 9:45 PM by Joseph West |
Allum family My wife’s grandfather,Francis Walter Allum was born at 2,Clarendon Place, Hove on 16th July 1877. Can anyone tell me who ... | William Stevens | 23 June 2022 9:08 AM by george sibun |
Moores of Brighton I am trying to research the history of my fiancé’s car. We know it came originally from Moores of Brighton, ... | Clare Mobbs | 23 June 2022 9:05 AM by Andy F |
St Peters Court School, Burgess Hill Does anyone have any information on St Peters Court School, in Burgess Hill, the Rev, Mcdonald Hobley I think was ... | Angela Greaves | 23 June 2022 9:04 AM by Mike Faraday |
Does any body recall the music fesytivals held under the Madeira Arches around 1966/67 Mid 60’s bands participating at the venues | John Ledward | 23 June 2022 9:03 AM by Greg Page |
The West End Cafe, Hove. We used to catch the 8a bus from Foredown Drive, Portslade to the West End Cafe and down onto the ... | Chris McBrien | 23 June 2022 9:03 AM by Mrs Carol Anne Connolly |
sunshine joe does anyone else recall the gentleman tramp, known as “sunshine joe” who used to wander around the old steine and ... | alan purton | 23 June 2022 9:00 AM by Peter Miller |
Marjorie Hendry I write in the hope that the resources afforded by your excellent website can help me discover more about my ... | Mark Dickens | 23 June 2022 9:00 AM by Iris Mavraki |
St Matthews Church - Sutherland Road, Kemp Town St Matthews Church was on the corner of Sutherland Road and College Terrage. I believe it was demolished in the ... | Ruth Touhey | 23 June 2022 8:59 AM by Rosemary Brazill |