GrandsonMichael Posted 31 January , 2005 Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Hello One and All, I have been wondering where this photo was taken. It belonged to my Grandfather, Charles Frederick Gambles, Old Contemptible 2nd Bn Essex Regiment, later M.G.C. First thought is the Essex Regiment Chapel, Warley, Brentwood, but I don't have a clue really. Any ideas? Thanks, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Strawbridge Posted 31 January , 2005 Share Posted 31 January , 2005 I have copied and enlarged the image to see if the names are visible. With a bit of guesswork Alfred C.King (b.St.Pancreas, e.Holloway), George N. King (b.London), Aubrey V. Cox (b.Peckham, l.Walthamstow), Stanley J. Cooper (e.Lewisham, l.Forest Hill), George Timms (b.Chelsea, e.Putney), George Briggs (b.Stepney, e. Shoreditch) and George E. Mills (b.Kentish Town, e.Stratford, l.Walthamstow). So my guess is that we are looking in London and with two living at Walthamstow I would start my search for a church there. (b = born, e = enrolled, l = lived) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandsonMichael Posted 31 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Thanks Jim, Sounds logical, certainly when I combine your info with the fact that my Grandfather got married in Walthamstow! From your info I would conclude that it is not a regimental chapel, but a local church. I'm intrigued, what is your source of info on these particular men? Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Nulty Posted 31 January , 2005 Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Michael 1901 census has Aubrey V. Cox living at 21, Manor (?) Terrace, Wathamstow in the parish of St Michael & All Angels. Could be that church, perhaps? Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Pete Wood Posted 31 January , 2005 Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Have a look at http://www.walthamstowchurch.org.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandsonMichael Posted 31 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Thanks Steve & Pete, As happens once in a while I'm confusing matters: My Grandparents got married in the Parish Church of New Windsor, County of Berks in 1915. I haven't been able to track down this church... But, I must add, my Grandfather was listed as residing in the Parish of Walthamstow, Essex at the time (better than Essex Farm...) and he lived in Chingford just before WWII, just around the corner? Don't know where they lived just after WWI though till 1923 that is. Jim: I'm particularly interested to know where you found the e of enrolled part of your info. Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Michelle Young Posted 31 January , 2005 Admin Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Hi Michael The enlisted bit comes from Soldiers Died, originally published in book form, now on CD Rom. Gives if you are lucky, places of birth, enlistment and residence at time of enlistment. Regards, Michelle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrandsonMichael Posted 31 January , 2005 Author Share Posted 31 January , 2005 Thanks Michelle, Another snippit of info added to my brain... Cheers, Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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