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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.

  • 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.

  • Sarah Elizabeth Bristow.

    When Sarah Elizabeth Bristow was born on August 7, 1806, in Dalston, Middlesex, England, her father, Lancelot, was 31, and her mother, Jemima, was 34. She married William Read on July 13, 1830, in Islington, Middlesex, England. They had eight children in 20 years. She died on August 11, 1872,

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  • Sarah Ellen Gay.

    Sarah Ellen Gay was born in 1817. She had two sons and three daughters with John Estherby between 1843 and 1853. She died in 1891 in Middlesex, England, at the age of 74.

  • Sarah Jane Puddy.

    When Sarah Jane Puddy was born in 1833 in Catcott, Somerset, England, her father, Robert, was 40, and her mother, Jane, was 25. She married Charles Burrows in 1853 in Somerset, England. They had 13 children in 24 years. She died in January 1916 in Axbridge, Somerset, England, having lived a

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  • St John the Baptist, Axbridge.

    The Church of St John the Baptist in Axbridge, Somerset, England, was built in the 13th century and has been designated as a grade 1 listed building.

  • St Peter and St Paul Church, Chingford.

    St Peter and St Paul is a Church of England parish church in Chingford, London. The church is a Grade II* listed building.

  • St Silas Church, Pentonville.

    The founder of St Silas church in Pentonville was Father A. L. Courteney, Vicar of Saint James, Pentonville. Saint Silas was carved out of his parish. Father Courtenay bought land, previously the site of a brewery, at the junction of Risinghill Street and Penton Street.

  • Thomas Tincknell.

    When Thomas Tincknell was born in 1840 in Wedmore, Somerset, England, his father, Simon, was 30 and his mother, Charlotte, was 29. He married Harriett Hembury, and they had four children together. He then married Emma Counsel, and they had seven children together. He died in 1887 in his

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  • Tom Jones.

    I have met Tom Jones several times in America and the UK and have also seen him perform in Spain.

  • Tom Watt.

    I have always been an Arsenal fan and I used to go to a lot of Arsenal games, as did Tom Watt.

  • Trip to Birmingham

    I used to go to the 'Who Do You Think You Are Show' every year when it was held at Earls Court in London. I used to travel to London and stay with my Uncle Dave for the weekend whilst going to the show. He has now moved to Birmingham, and strangely, the '...

  • Walter Featherstone.

    When Walter Featherstone was born in 1868 in Islington, Middlesex, England, his father, Charles, was 36 and his mother, Frances, was 35. He had five brothers and three sisters. He died as a child in 1871 in his hometown.

  • Walter Frederick Jones.

    When Walter Frederick Jones was born on May 1, 1901, in Walthamstow, Essex, England, his father, Walter, was 34 and his mother, Maria, was 27. He had three brothers and three sisters. He died on March 12, 1921, at the age of 19.

  • Walter John Jones.

    When Walter John Jones was born on July 27, 1866, his father, John, was 31 and his mother, Martha, was 29. He married Maria Harris Read on December 2, 1900. They had seven children in 13 years. He died on November 20, 1942, in London, London, England, at the age of 76.