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Hi Jooleh,

There hasn't been a charge so far re my asking for look ups on the Electoral Roll for Wandsworth and the very kind archivist has offered to help more if I come up with anything.

I have had a look at the phone directories on Ancestry but nothing could I find. Mind you, it may be better if more than myself check it............any offers?

Cynthia does it cost you each time you look at an electoral roll or do you have a sub? Just wondering about checking/discounting any Macleods found in the phone books 1926-1934.
Julie

Thanks wisechild,

I had a look and discovered that all research enquiries are directed towards the lady who is already helping me. Ah well. We can but try.

I´m sure someone will have already tried this, but thought I would just mention www/wandsworth/history.org.uk

Marion

My very helpful archivist at Wandsworth has told me that she has looked at the Electoral Roll for Springfield Hospital -from 1927-1932 but no sign of Diane living there. In that case, Diane must have been renting a room or boarding somewhere. Short of going through the whole of Wandsworth, it's another brick wall. How many brickwalls have we hit so far??? :-(


I've got copies of the two magazines mentioned a few days ago and will get round to contacting them as soon as I can.


Love to Evelyn..... <3

Wet and very windy here in the island today.
I have been on the laptop a lot today but have made no progress with mother.
Love to all
Evelyn X

I wonder if they ever took staff photos at the hospital??
Just think Diane could have walked in those corridors at some time, sad looking place now isnt it.
I can remember mother saying that sometimes they took patients out for a walk.

Spotted this too......could be that Diane lived on site......may have a word with my nice friendly archivist in Wandsworth to see if she can spot her there.........may get some more names to check through....




In 1930 a Nurses' Home was officially opened by Princess Mary, Countess of Harewood. It provided accommodation for 140 nurses, who had previously lived in side rooms and in the towers of the main building.

Make that I will buy them all! Should keep me quiet for a while..... :-D


Out of interest (and despair), I have been googling Springfield Hospital as that is the first time we actually 'catch sight' of Diane.


This is an interesting site with pictures of the now derelict building where, presumably, Diane worked.


http://www.derelictplaces.co.uk/main/showthread.php?t=13716


Sobering viewing.

Having known Diane I know she would be delighted with all the attention she is getting, just wish she had told the truth more often

I'll try them all. :-D

You got it Evelyn.
Talk about senior moments.
Mind you, 6 years is a long time.
The Lady´s not a bad suggestion either, especially if Diane was looking for work, but not sure about the family contact aspect.

Marion you are probably thinking of Yours

hello all
what about THE LADY more dianes style?

sally w <3

Cynthia, there´s also another one which is a monthly issue. Unfortunately I can´t for the life of me remember what it´s called, but I used to take it regularly when I lived in England.
That´s 6 years ago now so it may not be on issue any more, but it was specifically aimed at the over 55s & had all sorts of contact columns, including a family history/lost relative one.
Anybody out there remember what it´s called.???

Marion

They're the two mags I was thinking of wisechild ;-)

Evelyn.
Don´t know about MI5 but possibly a witness protection programme.!!!
An organisation like Saga which has it´s own magazine might be worth a try, or what about Peoples´Friend which is Scotland based.

Hope you´re having a peaceful weekend.
Marion

Oh yes please Cynthia, I would be delighted if you would do that for me, please tell me the cost and I will send you a cheque.
Much love to you all my friends
Evelyn X

That'sgood Quoy.




Actually, you have given me an idea.


There are a couple of magazines around which are aimed at the 'older' age range. I wonder if it's worth putting an advert in them?

A couple of years ago, I was looking for an old friend whom I hadn't seen for 40 years and someone contacted me with details and we got back in touch again.


Evelyn...................................?????



Evelyn, is that okay with you?

Evelyn has given me the go a head to contact the Stornoway papers again and let them print the photographs .
You never know they might jog someone's memory