November 30, 2016
by Jacqui Beard
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This new book, published by Poppyland Publishing with the support of the Heritage Lottery Fund and Overstrand Parish Council, tells the story of all the soldiers, sailors and airmen of Overstrand and Suffield Park who died in the First World … Continue reading
April 26, 2014
by Jacqui Beard
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March saw a big breakthrough in one of my family history conundrums. My great x 4 grandfather Samuel Roper married Maria Linstead in North Lopham in 1803. Disappointingly, I have been unable to find Samuel’s origin but I have finally found Maria … Continue reading
November 10, 2013
by Jacqui Beard
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My husband’s grandfather died earlier this year. James Llewellyn ‘Jim’ Bodenham was born in 1915. He joined the Army in 1941 and trained as a mechanical engineer. From 1941 to 1945 Jim served in Belgium, Holland and Germany. His … Continue reading
September 22, 2012
by Jacqui Beard
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In the 18th century, there was no such thing as free education. Some charitable schools existed, but very few. By the 19th century, Victorian philanthropists started to show concern about the neglected poor and more ragged schools opened, so called … Continue reading
September 1, 2012
by Jacqui Beard
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Welcome to my new look website. It’s been a long time coming and I have been avoiding it for many years due to my rather limited website building skills. Finally, after a 36 hour period of intense activity and very … Continue reading