The sad demise of Who Do You Think You Are? Live in 2017 left a huge hole in the UK’s calendar of genealogy events. In 2019 however, no less than three new shows have come along to fill that gap. Unfortunately I had to miss the first one, Family Tree Live at Alexandra Palace, London, on 26 and 27 April…. Read more »
After retiring from business in Manchester, Roger Atcherley returned to his native county of Shropshire, with his wife Mary Ann and their daughters Marian, Ethel, Kate Mary and Olive Maude. Taking up residence at the Hall in All Stretton, this Atcherley family was soon involved in the welfare and wellbeing of its local community. All Stretton from Nover’s Hill The… Read more »
< Back to Part 3. The Statutes of the Salop Infirmary. […] 15. That there be a Weekly Board of Directors, which shall consist of three at least, to meet every Saturday at eleven of the Clock, at the Infirmary. 16. That the Weekly Board regulate all Matters relating to the Admission and Discharge of Patients, enquire into the Behaviour… Read more »
< Back to Part 4. We regret to announce that Mrs. Symes, of Gorphwysfa, Bangor, died on Saturday last, after a painful illness. The deceased lady had of late years become widely known by her noble benefactions to the Church and Church institutions. […] — Gloucestershire Chronicle, 14 June 1890. Elizabeth Atcherley Symes, née Holt, granddaughter of the Rev James… Read more »
< Back to Part 2. Salop Infirmary. […] A Legacy of £50, bequeathed by the late Mrs. Matthews, of Dogpole Court, was reported to the Directors of this Charity on Saturday last; as also a reversionary bequest of the like amount under the will of the late Rev. James Matthews. — Salopian Journal, 12 August 1835. The Rev (and Mrs)… Read more »
< Back to Part 1. The edifice is a plain handsome brick building, well adapted to the purposes of the institution, being situated on the verge of an eminence, which commands every advantage of salubrious air, and, what is, perhaps, in no small degree favourable to convalescents, delightful prospects. Its internal economy, and the gratuitous attendance of its medical supporters,… Read more »