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Richard

Richard Report 18 Feb 2007 13:30

That's kind of you to offer Shelley. Thank you. I will let you know if I do.

Shelley

Shelley Report 17 Feb 2007 15:17

Hi Richard, I live 2 minutes from the archive centre, so if there is anything I can do to help just pm me. Shelley

Richard

Richard Report 17 Feb 2007 11:50

I emailed him at 4 am this morning (insomniac lol), so can't blame him for not getting back to me yet, but hopefully he will at some point soon fingers crossed.

Horatia

Horatia Report 17 Feb 2007 11:24

I've had contact with Richard Durack and found him to be incredibly helpful if you have family history connections in Newham. Cheers, Horatia

Richard

Richard Report 17 Feb 2007 04:11

Thanks for that Julie and Shelley. I will give both a go and see if I have any luck!

Shelley

Shelley Report 16 Feb 2007 15:50

Richard, you could also try the Archives centre in Stratford: Contact: Richard Durack Stratford Library 3 The Grove London E15 1EL Tel: 020 8430 6881 Email: richard.durackatnewham*gov*uk

juma

juma Report 16 Feb 2007 12:01

Try the London Metropolian Archives who may possibly hold records. If they do not maybe can advise if they are in existence anywhere else. Have always found them very helpful. Julie

Richard

Richard Report 16 Feb 2007 08:51

Does anybody know if these institutions kept any records on their residents/inmates and whether they are likely to have survived. My 4 great grandmother was a resident of Gifts Lane Alms House in West Ham for around 25 years, and was just wondering whether this is an avenue worth exploring to try and find out some more info on her, rather than the basic birth, death, marraige info which is sadly all I have for her so far.