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England is a land of history, culture, and captivating landscapes. These articles explore its iconic cities, charming countryside, and unique traditions. From London’s bustling streets to the beauty of the Lake District, this collection offers insights into life, travel, and experiences in England.

  • John Jones.

    When John Jones was born on November 25, 1834, in Wigmore, Herefordshire, England, his father, Charles, was 31 and his mother, Mary, was 27. He married Martha Bevis, and they had 14 children. He died in 1908 in Hendon, Middlesex, England, at the age of 74.

  • Kate Alberici.

    When Kate Alberici was born on December 20, 1905, in Holborn, Middlesex, England, her father, Antoni, was 31, and her mother, Florence, was 28. She married Alfred Henry Jones on April 4, 1931, in Islington, Middlesex, England. They had one child during their marriage. She died on May 2, 1999,

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  • Lancelot James Read.

    When Lancelot James Read was born on May 25, 1831, in Dalston, Middlesex, England, his father, William, was 23 and his mother, Sarah, was 24. He married Sarah Jane Reynolds, and they had one son together. He then married Emily Wilson, and they had six children together. He died on December 10,

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  • Leonard Percival Jones.

    When Leonard Percival Jones was born on April 19, 1910, in England, his father, Walter, was 43 and his mother, Maria, was 36. He married Rosetta Annie Cairncross on September 30, 1933. They had three children in 10 years. He died on June 22, 1998, in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, England, at the

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  • Les Wallace.

    In 1997, Les Wallace became the first left-handed dart player to win the World Dart Championship. I have met Les a couple of times since then.

  • Lillian Alice Catherine Jones.

    When Lilian Alice Catherine Jones was born on February 28, 1915, her father, Walter, was 48, and her mother, Maria, was 41. She had four brothers and two sisters. She died on September 24, 1990, at the age of 75.

  • Maria Harris Read.

    When Maria Harris Read was born on December 20, 1873, her father, Lancelot, was 42, and her mother, Emily, was 40. She married Walter John Jones in 1901. They had seven children in 13 years. She died on September 14, 1961, in Poplar, Middlesex, England, at the age of 87.

  • Marie Elizabeth Jones.

    When Marie Elizabeth Jones was born on September 4, 1907, in Mile End Old Town, London, England, her father, Walter, was 41, and her mother, Maria, was 33. She married Albert Alberici on June 30, 1934. They had three children during their marriage. She died on January 1, 1988, at the age of

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  • Martha Bevis.

    When Martha Bevis was born in 1837 in Essex, England, her father, Henry, was 32, and her mother, Jane, was 31. She married John Jones on June 6, 1861. They had 14 children in 16 years. She had one brother and six sisters.

  • Mary Harding.

    Mary Harding was born in 1805, the daughter of Mary and James. She married William Wilson on May 7, 1826, in Westminster, Middlesex, England. They had four children during their marriage.

  • Mary Hughes.

    When Mary Hughes was born on October 10, 1807, in Wigmore, Herefordshire, England, her father, Thomas, was 28, and her mother, Ann, was 25. She married Charles Jones on May 18, 1829, in her hometown. They had ten children in 22 years. She died on December 5, 1894, in Leominster, Herefordshire,

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  • Mary Jane Tincknell.

    When Mary Jane Tincknell was born in 1864 in Wedmore, Somerset, England, her father, Thomas, was 24, and her mother, Harriett, was 24. She married Henry Burrows on October 23, 1883, in Weare, Somerset, England. They had ten children in 23 years. She died in 1929 in Merthyr Tudful, Glamorgan,

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  • Matilda Mullin.

    Matilda Mullin was born on January 22, 1810, the daughter of Anne and Frederick. She married Henry Benjamin Warner on April 24, 1828, in England. They had six children in 10 years. She died in March 1864 in London, England, at the age of 54.

  • Maude Edith Jones.

    Maude Edith Jones was a great-aunt on the maternal side of my family tree.

  • Mums ghostly appeal.

    In 2014, I took a two-city break in Spain, staying in Madrid for a few days before travelling to Barcelona for a few days. My mum had been ill for a while, and I was taking a week's respite from being her carer.

  • Noel Blake.

    Noel Blake, a Jamaican-born football player, played for Aston Villa, Shrewsbury Town, Birmingham City, Portsmouth, Leeds United, Stoke City, Bradford City, Exeter City and Dundee at one time or another.

  • Old Ford.

    Old Ford is an area in the London Borough of Tower Hamlets that is named after the natural Ford, which provided a crossing of the River Lea.

  • Out of Body Experience.

    I remember everything about the time leading up to this event, during this event and after with absolute clarity. I do not doubt that this happened as I describe it here.

  • Pentonville.

    Pentonville is an area in North London, located in the London Borough of Islington. It is located 1.75 miles north-northeast of Charing Cross on the Inner Ring Road. Pentonville was developed on the northwestern edge of the ancient parish of Clerkenwell on the New Road. It is named after Henry

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  • Ride in a hot air balloon.

    I had wanted a hot air balloon flight for a long time and received a flight from my mum as a Christmas present in 2003. It was my first time flying in a hot air balloon, but not the last, and I have now crossed it off my bucket list.