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Recent content by jonesfarriers

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    Snow Hill Passage

    Hi Brumluver I looked for George Dale in all the directories I have (Kelleys, PO, Morris, Whites, Dix etc.) while I was searching for my ancestor, and I couldn't see him listed and he wasn't listed in Snow Hill Passage or under "wood turners". I did find one address entry in the 1861...
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    Snow Hill Passage

    Hi Vivienne, I've done a lot more research into the forge at Snow Hill Passage and I now feel clear on the story behind the "two Edwards" and the connection between our families. I pulled together all the references I could find from the directories, census, newspapers and other notes in these...
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    National Library of Scotland maps

    It would be great when these maps with house numbers are available for the other cities. I've been using them in London and they're so useful for locating addresses better. (I just wish you could fade between two old maps not just modern+old) e.g...
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    Snow Hill Passage

    Hi Vivienne, nice to meet you! Thanks for confirming this - how wonderful. This is a great thread and is exactly what I've been finding this week - almost certain that Clive Passage is right, but can't be 100%. I found it interesting to "walk up the street" both in the census and the Kelley's...
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    Snow Hill Passage

    Hi Vivienne I am also researching a shoeing smith in Snow Hill Passage and Honduras Wharf from 1860-90s, I wondered if we are looking for the same guy - Edward Jones? I think I've figured out where it was from cross-referencing Kelly's, White's, PO directory, NLS maps, census etc. it's amazing...
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