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31/07/2023

Wellington Windmill was a weather boarded smock windmill which stood near to what is now Dukes Court, Barking, in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham.

The mill was built in 1815 to assist with work at the nearby mill at Marks Gate. It was named in celebration of his victory at the Battle of Waterloo. In the later 19th century, it was occupied by Francis Whitbourne. The Firman family later occupied the mill; and converted it to electric power in 1906. It remained in use until 1926.

30/07/2023

Ione Bright (May 11, 1887 – August 17, 1976) was an American theatre actress active in Broadway and other theatre from 1908 to the early 1950s

30/07/2023

A young Norma Jean.

22/07/2023

( Now with animation and sound)

Engine number 2138( named Stepney,before Midlands rail took over) ,built in 1885 .
This her at the south bound platform at Leigh-on- sea station in the winter.She was witdrawn in 1932.
Date wise it's between 1912 and 1923 when Midland Rail ran the line as there are no L.M.S.Railway or G.B.R. markings.
The original station was built in Leigh Old Town and opened in 1855, but a larger three-platform station some distance to the west was opened on 1 January 1934 to replace the first structure. The original building was then used by a local Sea Scout troop until the northern platform buildings were demolished to allow the widening of the adjacent road. The other platform and station building still exist and are currently used by Leigh Sailing Club.

22/07/2023

The Old Post office, Southchurch, Essex, England. Year unknown. With animated smoke and sound

22/07/2023

The Railway Hotel,Southend on Sea in the 1930s.

22/07/2023

Leigh Broadway looking towards Church Hill,Leigh-on-Sea,Essex,England pre 1913..colourised from an image provided by Lee Barnard.

22/07/2023

A photo provided by Richard Hadly and Colourised and animated with his permission.
This is his Grandmother Marorie Hadly in the late 1920s , his Great,Great Grand parents ran this shop in Smith Street, Shoeburyness, Essex.

22/07/2023

A train at Shoeburyness train yard.
Colourised and animated from an image provided by Lee Barnard.

22/07/2023

The Cambridge Hotel,viewed looking down from Ness Road. Shoeburyness,Essex. Circa 1910.
Colourised and animated from an image provided by Lee Barnard.

22/07/2023

Gloucester Terrace, Southchurch-on-sea.
colourised and animated from an image provided by Lee Barnard.

21/07/2023

Another from Mendip Hospital Cemetery.
They write on the original post.:

HUGH GRIFFIN LILLEY MAY 1880 TO 1917
Rest in peace

One of six children born to tailor and clothier John Lilley and his wife Clara.
In the 1901 census Hugh is listed of being of a “nervous debility” living at Southgate Street in Bath.
In the 1911 census when Hugh was 30 it is shown that he was employed in “Light duties at home” and listed as “not strong.”
Hugh was admitted to the Asylum in 1915 at the age of 34 having been “found rambling and quite unable to take care of himself in Bath.”
On admittance he said he was part of the Spanish Armada and would “Never surrender.”
Hugh had previously been in the Asylum and discharged as “recovered” in 1898 and 1901
His notes state that “he was very suspicious of the stethoscope” but on admittance the doctor notices that “sounds suggestive of tuberculosis are present” and that he “is in poor health and very thin.”
In March 1916 Hugh is described as “excitable, talkative, incoherent, untidy and idle.”
In April 1917 it is noted that “he is losing weight and his chest condition is no better.”
In June 1917 he is “confined to bed in the sick room.”
“His family have been notified.”
On July 17 1917 Hugh rapidly became worse and sank and died at 11.20 pm in the presence of Head Attendant James West.
Cause of death Tuberculosis of the lungs.
Hugh was buried in the Mendip Hospital Cemetery. Section F 281
We will remember him.

Photograph: South West Heritage Trust.
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16/07/2023

Now with animated smoke

14/07/2023

Another one I did for find my family.

𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙛 𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙅𝙚𝙧𝙨𝙚𝙮 𝙂𝙞𝙧𝙡

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 '𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦'. 𝐈𝐭 𝐟𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝐖𝐡𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐥𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐭𝐚𝐤𝐞𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐨 𝐨𝐟 𝐉. 𝐇. 𝐒𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐡, 𝐨𝐟 𝟖𝟖𝟑 𝐁𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐝 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐭, 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐤, 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐉𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐞𝐲.

Mary Emma Whittle was born in 1888 in Harrison, New Jersey, to English born parents William Edge Whittle and Hannah Maria Newton. In 1908 she married James Ainge, who was born in Leicestershire, England in 1887. In 1910 the family lived at Hillerder Street, Newark, New Jersey and they had one child, Wesley James, born in 1909. James was working as a supply clerk.

By the time of the 1920 census they had one more child, Mildred born in 1913. They now lived in Gibbons Street, Linden, New Jersey. The family remained at the address in Linden and James worked as a clerk for the rail road. In 1950 the family had their three grandchildren, John, Janice, and Joyce, who were the children of Wesley, living with them.

Mary passed away in 1966, aged 77 and James passed away in 1971, aged 84. They were buried at Hazelwood Cemetery, Colonia, New Jersey.

Photo colourized and enhanced by https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057189920942. You can view original in comments.

10/07/2023

Another from the Mendip Hospital Cemetery museum

They write on the post:

Remembering Benjamin Whittock 1833 - 1898 Chilcompton Lane, Midsomer Norton

“..he is afraid to be left alone with his wife as he has an uncontrollable desire to take her life…He asks to be taken to the Wells Asylum”

Benjamin Whittock admitted to Wells Asylum March 21st 1898.

Age 65. Married. Chilcompton Lane, Midsomer Norton. Coal Miner. Clutton Union.

History: Had a severe attack of influenza a year ago and has not been able to do any work since. During the last three months he has been getting restless and subject to suicidal and homicidal impulses - when the sight of a knife or some such object impels him to injure himself or others. His son Henry Whittock was a patient here and discharged recovered. His father and one other member of his family were insane. No history of intemperance or phthisis.

Medical Certificate: Patient states that at times when the trembling attacks come on he is afraid to be left alone with his wife as he has an uncontrollable desire to take her life. He pulls at his hair and scratches his head in a very distracted manner. He says he does not know what will become of him if we do not put him away. He asks to be taken to the Wells Asylum. I have seen him in these trembling attacks and he makes all sorts of statements as to doing away with himself and others. His wife says she is afraid to bide with him, and he has told the Relieving Officer much more than he has told me. A. Hastings W..?, Doctor for the Clutton Union.

State on admission: A bright looking Sandy complexioned man with fair hair and blue eyes. Body covered with miners marks. Weight 10 stone 2lbs.

Mental state: Cheerfully showing a good memory and appreciation of his own position. Says he gets “trembling fits” when he gets very low and cannot depend on himself. Does not express any regret at his present position.

Is on a Special Caution (su***de watch)

March 23rd. Had what he called a ‘slight trembling fit’ this morning. The charge attendant tells me he sat quiet and said he felt ‘loss’ - but the trembling was subjective and had no motor counterpart.

March 27th. Usually has about one of his “trembling fits’ daily.

April 13th.
Temperature up. Probably some pneumonia in right lung. Examination almost impossible because of the very thick hair on his chest.

April 15th Took his breakfast sitting up and apparently not seriously distressed - but at 9.30 he became suddenly worse and died at 10 o’clock in presence of Isaac Rigg, Day Attendant.

Cause of death: pneumonia

Benjamin is not buried in our cemetery; he was taken home for burial by his family and he lies with his ancestors in the churchyard at Midsomer Norton

Photo of Benjamin Whitlock : South West Heritage Trust

There are more stories to read if you follow our page and there is much of interest in our chapel exhibition at Mendip Hospital Cemetery, Open every Sunday and Wednesday from 11am until 4pm.
https://www.facebook.com/mendiphospitalcemetery

09/07/2023

A colourisation of an image from Mendip Hospital Cemetery.
They write on the original post :

WILLIAM HOPKINS. A LAMPLIGHTER FROM BATH. BURIED IN THE CEMETERY AT E 262

This characterful face belongs to William Hopkins who is buried in section D, grave number 262.
William came from Bath and was married to Ada Marian Hopkins and they lived at 17, Green Street, Bath.
William was 68 when he was admitted to the Asylum in July 1898 and he had been a Lamplighter in Bath for 30 plus years.
When admitted, William thought that the clock on the wall in the sick room was his son and he “called out to it.”
William had suffered from Epilepsy for years and was put in the Bath Union Workhouse due to his mental condition after being taken to the RUH, Bath as it was thought he had suffered a stroke.
It was noted on admission that he “Seems rather demented rather than maniacal.”
He was noted as being “quiet, and contented with good physical health. A cheery looking well-nourished man though seems very deaf. When he does converse, it is in a silly chatty way but he becomes incoherent if questioned in anyway.
In early October of 1899, William suffered from a series of short epileptic fits.
On October 23rd he had two “severe epileptic fits” but between 10.00 pm and 11.00 pm “he had seven fits and between 11.00 pm and 12.00 am he had fifteen with the intervals in-between becoming shorter and shorter and he died at 12.08 am on October 24th”
Cause of death Epileptic Decay.

Rest in peace William, we will remember you.

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Original Photograph: South West Heritage Trust.

09/07/2023

Janina Forbertówna was a Polish resistance fighter who took part in the Warsaw Uprising against N**i occupation in 1944. Using the codename 'Jasia' she worked as a liaison officer in the communist partisan Armia Ludowa, or 'People's Army'. What became of her after the failed uprising is unknown.

08/07/2023

Young woman circa 1910.

08/07/2023

Young lady. Circa 1900-1910.

08/07/2023

Mother and Children. Circa 1900.

02/07/2023

A collaboration between myself and ' Find my Family.

𝙇𝙤𝙨𝙩 𝙋𝙝𝙤𝙩𝙤 𝙤𝙛 𝙃𝙖𝙣𝙣𝙖𝙝 𝙒𝙝𝙞𝙩𝙩𝙡𝙚

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐭𝐨 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐞 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐥𝐨𝐬𝐭 '𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐭𝐨𝐧 𝐅𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲 𝐀𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦' 𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐲. 𝐈'𝐦 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐫𝐞𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐥𝐛𝐮𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐧𝐲 𝐝𝐞𝐬𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬, 𝐬𝐨 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐰𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝 𝐬𝐨𝐦𝐞.

Hannah Maria Newton was born in Stalybridge, Lancashire, on the 13th of August 1859, to John Newton and Rebecca Ward. She was baptized in Ashton-under-Lyne, on the 11th of September. The family lived in Ashton-under-Lyne before moving to Oldham in the 1870's.

On the 3rd of March 1877 she married William Edge Whittle in Halliwell, Lancashire. There first child Hannah was born in Bolton, Lancashire, in October 1877. In 1880 the family emigrated to America to start a new life. The first census I could find the family on was the New Jersey State Census in 1895, it lists the family living in Harrison, New Jersey.

In 1900 the family lived at Fourth Street, Harrison, Hudson, New Jersey. William was working as a liquor store dealer. They now had six children, as well as Hannah they had Martha, William, Mary, Henry and Lloyd. I couldn't find the family on the 1910 and 1920 census.

William passed away on the 4th of July 1924, his Find A Grave entry says "Whittle was one of America's best ventriloquists. He specialized in impersonating great men who were prominent public officials. His make-up was always excellent and his impersonation of Teddy Roosevelt was considered the best ever presented on stage. Whittle was preparing to celebrate the 4th of July holiday with his family when he suffered a seizure that led to his death."

In 1930 Hannah lived at Spruce Street, Bloomfield, New Jersey. She is listed as a naturalized American, a home owner, and her house was worth $16,000. She had a lodger living with her, a Greek man named Paul Zizouras. In 1940 she was still living in Bloomfield. The census says she never attended school or collage.

Hannah passed away in 1943, aged 84. She was buried with her husband at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield.

Photo colourized and enhanced by https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100057189920942 original can be seen in comments.

24/06/2023

Miss Newland, 16 Jan 1914

Colourised with permission from Sutton Borough Council archives.
Taken by David Knights-Whittome.

A link to the original.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastonglass/19311883129/in/album-72157650529126568

23/06/2023

Miss Wilson, 20 Mar 1907.
Colourised from an image taken by David Knights-Whittome in Sutton.
She is wearing a pocket watch wrist holder strap. The pre-curser of the wrist watch.

Colourised with permission from Sutton Borough Council archives.
Link to the original.https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastonglass/19502527031/in/album-72157650529126568

23/06/2023

Miss Kellam, 21 Feb 1912.
Taken by David Knights-Whittome in Sutton, England.

This image was colourised with permission by the Sutton Borough Council archives.
Link to the original and many more.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastonglass/19498366925/in/album-72157650529126568/

23/06/2023

Miss Gibson, 4 Mar 1907.
Taken by David Knights-Whittome in Sutton, England. This image has been colourised with permission from Sutton Borough Council archives.

A link to the original.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastonglass/16445837033/in/album-72157650529126568/

23/06/2023

Really?...again?

20/06/2023

Dudley Collins Francis, Esq, 12 Feb 1915.
Taken by David Knights-Whittome in Sutton.
He died 13 Nov 1916 aged 29.

This image was colourised with permission given by the Sutton Borough Archives.

A link to the original.
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pastonglass/16394338978/in/album-72157650520057069/

18/06/2023

As true today as it was then.

18/06/2023

'The Gardener’s Daughter', photo by Julia Margaret Cameron, 1867.

18/06/2023

A Young Girl from 1915.

10/06/2023

A tudor period house in Blackwall London, torn down in 1881 to make way for the Blackwall Tunnel. Always posted on social media as "Walter Raleigh’s House" there is no evidence at all to prove this.
There is no doubt that Sir Walter knew the Tower Hamlets area well, Blackwall in those times was well known for ships departing or arriving from long voyages and he sent at least a couple of letters from Blackwall.
As one of the most famous men of his day, it seems unlikely if Walter Raleigh had a permanent residency in Blackwall it would not be better known, however that’s not to say that he never stayed at the house. It was very common for mariners to stay in taverns and houses in ports waiting for favourable conditions to set sail.

The same property was also linked to Sebastian Cabot and said to be his residence.

02/06/2023

As you can see comments that contain swear words will automatically be hidden.

28/05/2023

Elderly female slave, c. 1911/15, owned by Njapundunke, mother of the Bamum king Ibrahim Njoya.

27/05/2023

Gibralter Great Siege tunnels WW2.

20/05/2023

Cleared up and colourised image I did for a mate of mine Wayne Fell.

This is William Fell.

06/05/2023

Well done my fellow soldiers.
https://www.facebook.com/100057822502575/posts/683680506902693/