Monthly Archives: July 2015

Stephanie Chard – Coley

Posted on July 28, 2015 by admin

Hi John – really love your website,blog.  My grandfather was Maurice Chard, grandmother was Hilda Chard, they lived at 25 Garnet Street.  My father is Brian Chard, sadly my dad passed away in 1992.  My dad’s brother David and Gordon … Continue reading →

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John Cummings – Coley

Posted on July 28, 2015 by admin

I have made contact with John Mayo who used to live next door to me at 104 Wolseley Street and I had a very interesting telephone conversation with him.  And to my utter surprise, he told me that his mother … Continue reading →

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Jo Parsons – Southcote

Posted on July 23, 2015 by admin

Hi John – this map of old Southcote may be of interest.  This was before The Happy Prospect pub was built and before the flats on Bath Road.  It includes Bucknells Farm and Southcote Manor.

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John Cummings – Coley

Posted on July 23, 2015 by admin

Hi Rachel – it certainly is a small world.  When I first started this web site, someone told me – I think it was Audrey Hora (nee Millam) that Florrie Mayo was approaching 100 years old and still living at … Continue reading →

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Rachel Chadwick (Chard) – Coley

Posted on July 23, 2015 by admin

Hi John. It’s a small world sometimes. My maternal Grandad is Patrick Davis- usually known as Paddy. He’s listed on your website as one of the pupils of St James’ School. He is still well and living in Reading! I … Continue reading →

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John Cummings – Coley

Posted on July 22, 2015 by admin

Hi Rachel – it was lovely to hear from you.  I have often wondered if Dave was still alive!  I remember your grandparents although not terribly well.  Gordon rings a bell in my mind as does Doreen.  But Dave was … Continue reading →

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Rachel Chadwick (Chard) – Coley

Posted on July 22, 2015 by admin

Hi. My Dad lived at 25 Garnet Street. His parents were Maurice and Hilda Chard. My Dad is Gordon and he has sisters Joyce and Doreen, and brothers David and Brian. Sadly only my Dad and David are still with … Continue reading →

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