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Upminster War Memorial Commemorations now added

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 17/06/2019 by GenPals17/06/2019

We have now added the Upminster War Memorial Commemorations. There are several unverified entries, if you have further information please let us know. We have also found that the memorial has several duplicates and errors. We hope that our entries … Continue reading →

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St Chad’s Well and Green Belt

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 20/03/2019 by GenPals28/08/2021

The site of St Chad’s Well from which the name Chadwell Heath is said to have derived and the ancient Green Belt lands around it were under threat from London Borough of Redbridge who wanted to put 3 giant London … Continue reading →

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RAF100 – A very Memorable Lunch Hour – 10 July 2018

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 22/07/2018 by GenPals22/07/2018

As thousands gathered in London to watch the RAF100 flypast, those at work were given the opportunity to start lunch early and go out to see this wonderful spectacle as it made its way over East London. The Hainault Industrial … Continue reading →

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The building of Mark’s Gate Estate

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 27/02/2018 by GenPals27/02/2018

A fascinating film can be found on the London Screen Archives website, which documents the Mark’s Gate area from countryside to housing estate. Horses grazing in fields, country lanes, Rose lane as it was To the building of the estate … Continue reading →

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Fighters for the Freedom of Europe – London Regiment 1915

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 22/10/2016 by GenPals22/10/2016

Fighters for the Freedom of Europe: XXXIV – Officers of the 3/10th London Regiment (Hackney) 24th Nov 1915 – The Illustrated War News   Back Row – Left to Right: 2nd Lieut H. W. Newman 2nd Lieut F. Steane 2nd … Continue reading →

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24th February 1944 : how MARLY came close to being destroyed

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 23/12/2015 by GenPals24/12/2015

The following article has been written and produced by Stephane Cottel and reproduced here with his kind permission. The 24th February 1944 was considered a terrifying evening by the inhabitants of the village who experienced it. An unforgettable night and … Continue reading →

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Havering war memorial consultation

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 12/09/2015 by GenPals05/10/2015

Essex Commemoration Project have advised Havering council of a large number of names that have been missed from the various borough war memorials and also some that contain errors. You can see the relevant lists for Hornchurch here  and should … Continue reading →

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Barnardo’s Liverpool child emigrant to Canada

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 04/03/2015 by GenPals05/10/2015

Barnardos Liverpool Child.   We have recently been contacted by a lady living in Sunderland, Ontario, Canada who  found a prayer-book in their house around 20 years ago. She is now moving and remembered the book and would love to … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Uncategorized | Tagged barnados, barnardos, british home movement, emigrant | 6 Replies

Essex Commemorations – Rainham War Memorial

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 11/08/2014 by GenPals05/10/2015

We have added photos of commemorations and war memorials at the Rainham War Memorial to the Essex Commemoration project. You can browse results for Rainham War Memorial or Search all of the Essex Commemorations. Have you got photos of any … Continue reading →

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Photos added

Genealogy Research | Essex Commemoration Project Posted on 09/08/2014 by GenPals09/08/2014

We have recently added photos of 2 men who served our country: Albert Arundel HOLMES who died 19 May 1915 and of Henry Holmes who died 3 Dec 1913. If you have any further information on the people commemorated in … Continue reading →

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