seaJane Posted 24 July , 2021 Share Posted 24 July , 2021 On 23/07/2021 at 14:47, Knotty said: I think have identified him as Captain Alan Knyveton Hargreaves Correct! and well done with the clues. I thought the "living next door to" Alice might have struck a light with someone, but was obviously being too subtle. NB third son was Caryl and not Carly; not, contrary to popular belief, a nod to Lewis Carroll. Alice's ashes are buried in Lyndhurst churchyard. https://www.newforestparishes.com/alice-in-lyndhurst https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/lyndhurst-war-memorial Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 24 July , 2021 Share Posted 24 July , 2021 9 minutes ago, seaJane said: "living next door to" Alice Chris Normsn (ex Smokie lead singer) a gig I attended at Leeds City Varieties May 2019. He performed that song as part of the set, along with other Smokie songs and solo stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 27 July , 2021 Share Posted 27 July , 2021 Just catching up... for a moment I thought I'd gotten the wrong thread and was on the music thread. M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 28 July , 2021 Share Posted 28 July , 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolt968 Posted 29 July , 2021 Share Posted 29 July , 2021 (edited) Sorry I missed Alan Knyveton Hargreaves. I had been thinking about posting him (or his brother). RM Edited 30 July , 2021 by rolt968 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 29 July , 2021 Share Posted 29 July , 2021 There's still the brother, but perhaps best leave it for a while? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 29 July , 2021 Share Posted 29 July , 2021 Anyone know this one? Well known for being on the fiddle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fattyowls Posted 29 July , 2021 Share Posted 29 July , 2021 I'd put a small wager on that being Benjamin Kubelsky, a Chicago born violinist noted for his generosity with money. Pete. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolt968 Posted 30 July , 2021 Share Posted 30 July , 2021 4 hours ago, seaJane said: There's still the brother, but perhaps best leave it for a while? An interesting thought, I have removed the reference to a cryptic clue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverforget Posted 30 July , 2021 Share Posted 30 July , 2021 9 hours ago, Fattyowls said: I'd put a small wager on that being Benjamin Kubelsky, a Chicago born violinist noted for his generosity with money. Pete. You could have made it a large one Pete; right on the button. Well done 👍 "Jack Benny - Wikipedia" https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Benny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 5 August , 2021 Share Posted 5 August , 2021 At the risk of hogging the thread, but to keep things moving, how about this gentleman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gunner Hall Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 I can't take it any more, I'm not proud so I'll beg for a clue SJ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 Looks a bit like a member of the Matt Hancock family😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 On 06/08/2021 at 00:44, seaJane said: At the risk of hogging the thread, but to keep things moving, how about this gentleman? Even if my country remains at war with yours . . . remember ... I am not your enemy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sassenach Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 28 minutes ago, Knotty said: Looks a bit like a member of the Matt Hancock family😁 I thought Arthur Scargill... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 1 hour ago, Knotty said: Hancock Certainly not Tony. 1 hour ago, Gunner Hall said: I can't take it any more, I'm not proud so I'll beg for a clue SJ. Fits two of my interests... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 45 minutes ago, sassenach said: I thought Arthur Scargill. Not right, Jack (Peter Sellers in I'm All Right, Jack always reminds me of A.S.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 surgeon sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 1 hour ago, jonbem said: surgeon sub-lieutenant in the Royal Navy Volunteer Reserve That's one of the interests, though he was a surgeon probationer on first entry (didn't stay in for long). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knotty Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 If I have the right chap did he practice in Wales? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonbem Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 A. J. Cronin - Wikipedia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seaJane Posted 14 August , 2021 Share Posted 14 August , 2021 4 hours ago, jonbem said: A. J. Cronin - Wikipedia Yes indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bif Posted 15 August , 2021 Share Posted 15 August , 2021 His son, Vincent, was a well known biographer. While thought by some to be a bit controversial, I think he was quite good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAXMAGNUS Posted 7 September , 2021 Share Posted 7 September , 2021 Who is she? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marilyne Posted 7 September , 2021 Share Posted 7 September , 2021 Hi guys, we've had her already... with another picture I guess... those cheekbones and that smile (above all the smile) are so remarkable and recognisable... I'm going to hold my tongue for now, to give y'all a fair chance... M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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