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Monthly Archives: January 2011
An Atcherley at Trafalgar
When Captain James Atcherley of the Royal Marines set off from the Conqueror to take possession of a stricken enemy vessel during the Battle of Trafalgar, little did he know what awaited him aboard that ship. Amidst harrowing scenes and … Continue reading
A good old Shropshire name
As I mentioned on this site’s Welcome page, Atcherley has been described as a “good old Shropshire name.” But exactly where and when did the name in fact originate? According to the Internet Surname Database [1], Atcherley is likely to … Continue reading
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