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Sheppey People

Some of the Islands people.

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Sheppey theatre group dance 1962-3	STG dance 1958	When we are married 1953	2nd Sheppey Cubs 1949	Sheppey Theatre Group
HRH Prince Philip	SLT Paul Taylor	St Johns 1977	Dockyard workers	Dummott family
Canal (was boating lake)	scan0002	scan0003	T-Scan091	NewScan021
Sheppey Phoenix Choir	Walking the plank - fire	The Sussman Group	Miss Curd	Pauls Father 1930's
The Wheeler family of Harris Rd c1932	James St - Winter 1947	The staff of Halfway Houses Primary School 1996	Borden Grammar School	Class 12 Halfway Primary School December 1968

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Rachel massie		12-Mar-2024 19:06
Does anyone remember a pinky walker? My dad goes on about her and it makes me very curious about her. An old flame i believe.

Rachel massie		12-Mar-2024 19:04
Does anyone remember a pinky Walker,not sure but this may have been a nickname. my dad goes on about her sometimes and it's just made me curious about her. what did she look like etc.

Nina Bevans		10-Jun-2023 09:32
hello everyone, this is a long shot so i’m desperately seeking anyone’s help. my great grandfather was born in sheerness, isle of sheppy in 1881, he was called Frederick James CLARKE. he moved to woolwich and became a captain the royal field artillery, on his marriage certificate his father is down as William C CLARKE, greengrocer on isle of sheppy. ive no other information but i’d love to know more about my family. thank you

Angela		08-Jan-2023 06:43
Huguenot immigrants: While I am not related specifically to your family, some of my ancestors from Sheppey were quakers. While huguenots and quakers are not the same, many huguenots were assimilated into the quaker way of life over the years. One of the branches of my family settled in Blue Town. I suspect they were running from something back in Essex where the families had lived for generations. It could be in connection with Rosetta Sams as it is her family that kept changing their surname through the census returns. The story I was given was that Rosetta's husband George deserted from the army and changed his surname somewhere between 1881 and 1884, he says because they wouldn't let him marry Rosetta because she was foreign. The truth is, they'd been married for at least 7 years by that time, married in a CofE church, and had 5 children in quick succession. Number 6 came after a 4 year gap and after they had changed their name from Richardson to Watson and moved to Blue Town, Sheppey. Rosetta was born in Essex as had her ancestors for quite a few generations before, so she wasn't foreign, but may have been descended from huguenots as they came from a part of Essex that had both large jewish and quaker populations.They had very dark curly hair and olive skin, which did make them look foreign. The Sams changed their name frequently and I suspect religious persecution could have been the reason, so it is quite possible that they were of huguenot descent.

Guest		31-Jan-2020 11:50
my dads family were the goodhews they had a fruit farm on st peters rd where Sheppey united football team now play the farm was named holm farm my dad was brian goodhew and he had a brother john goodhew dad was born in 1931 and his brother was born around 1934 from Karen dewis nee goodhew anyone remember brian and john goodhew brian was my dad born in 1931 his brother was born around 1934 they lived on a farm holm farm st peters rd where Sheppey united football team ground is now there dad was William alexander goodhew they were only little boys when there father passed away in 1940 i think it was a fruit farm and William alexanders father david goodhew also kept the farm before him

GRAHAM F WHITE		09-Jan-2019 17:10
Hi Rose (was) Payne -love to speak to you Graham White (from woods bakers)1960s

Ann Baker		05-Jun-2017 10:27
I am trying to trace the family of Lewis Smith (B 1918and Ivy Boorman who lived in Sheerness from 1918 (born then). Lewis was a Baker. Son John b 1938 Any information would be great aggipop@aol.com

Graham Brown		09-Dec-2016 00:00
Does anyone remember Mike and Davina Harris who lived in Minster in the 1980,s and before that in Sheerness

Karen Boxall		22-Jul-2015 21:06
Hi I am looking for a Linda Thompson who was a penpal of mine she came from the Isle of Sheppey. This was between 1968 to 1980. I would very like to hear from her again. Kind Regards Karen

gazon		26-Jun-2015 15:44
Nice work !

Ann		14-Jun-2015 19:00
The site brings back memories. I worked at Warden Manor, a Toc H hostel and the was advertising Manager at the Sheerness Times Guardian in the 1960s. Would love to hear from old friends, also any news anyone has of Peter White a compositor on the paper.

Guest		23-Apr-2015 06:58
I am looking for the Wilson family I have very little information apart from they lived on Invicta Road in Sheerness , their son Phillip worked in their barbers shop in Queensborough and he married Shirley Betteridge they had a daughter in 1952 but later divorced , any information would be lovely contact ginnysouthwell@hotmail.com

Larry Vic Johnson		24-Mar-2015 16:21
My five old army mate's in a photo i took in 1959, i would love to get in touch with any of them. thire name's are, Arnold Lord-Hatton Bill Rawsthorn, Chippie Mathews, Dave Mansfield, and Roy Smith.

Marie Link		28-Feb-2015 22:16
Marie Link MARÌLYN I am related by marriage to the STANTON family who lived in victoria street in the 60s. They moved to hertfordshire in 1969. My sister is married to the son. They came from blue town. What would you like to know. I can put u in touch if you like.

martin smith		27-Feb-2014 18:02
this is to marilyn,re, alan malcolm stewart stanton, he is my half brother, we lived at 12 first ave next to victoria street, mum moved to broadway minster, then to eastchurch 19 bramley way, you will find me on facebook martin smith

GRAHAM WHITE		10-Feb-2014 16:45
Hi my name is Graham White I was the foreman confectioner at woods the bakers in the 60s I would love to meet my old co worker ROSE PAIN (as she was then) if you can help me please Email--GRAHAM.F.WHITE@NTLWORLD.COM Thank you

Jeff Stewart		19-Jan-2014 00:19
Does anyone know or remember James and Marie Stewart They were married and lived in Kent 1955-58 James was in the royal navy 1946-58 I am Jeff Stewart ( son ) living in Melbourne , Australia Phone 0061 432 530080 add comment

NMR		24-Nov-2013 16:02
M-F C Yes, I am Nicky Dixon as was! Would love to catch up with you so please email me : nicoletterichards@ yahoo.co.uk

Sue Lambkin		27-Oct-2013 18:59
What a wonderful website. My mom, Constance Angela George, was from, Sheerness, Isle of Sheppey, Kent, born April 14, 1920, died Dec. 29, 2011 at the wonderful age of 91. Mom married a soldier, named Vic Friday, in 1940, he was killed weeks later in the war. Any information on Vic would be appreciated, he was Mom's first husband. She later married and moved to Canada, where I was born. I feel this website gave me a little bit of history, I have been missing.

guest		10-Sep-2013 11:54
My father Barry Mitchell was born at number 16 Baldwin Road in 1933. I think my Grandfather Frederick Charles Mitchell was a bus conductor and was married to my Grandmother Ivy Magdalene nee Long. They were married in 1932. Trying to trace whether or not the Mitchell's originated from the Isle of Sheppey? For reasons unknown my Grandparents marriage ended when my father was a very young boy and it was never discussed. Any information would be much appreciated.

M-F C (Guest)		02-Jun-2013 20:05
PS That should read..................'great pile of pikkies'.

M-F C (Guest)		02-Jun-2013 20:03
I guess you must be Nicky Dixon, who came after Anne, and Isabelle, and before Linda and Fiona. I remember you all very well, and think my parents attended your wedding circa 1977? You had a pony named Dusty, a dapple? You also had a dear little Dachshund who I loved to bits. I think your father may have a large house in Queen's Road Minster. I also remember your Aunt, Eva, who lived, I think at Haslemere, and your mother, Fay, may have taught briefly at Airedale School? In fact, Mrs Rooke's grand-daughter has been on Trevor Edwards' Sheppey site recently (see Trevor Edwards Sheppey Pictures and Postcards ) I can also remember your paternal grand-father who, to a child, always looked a bit fierce, and a Scottish lady, Isabelle lived in a house opposite you in Oak Lane, and used to attend the Sheerness White Heather Club at Halfway which your father loved so much. I think I may even have a photograph of your father which, if I do, is in a great of pikkies that belonged to my parents. The Sheppey of that time is a world away from the present world, but, such is life.

NMR		11-May-2013 16:52
I am one of Arthur Dixon's daughters! East End Farm was sold in 1989 after the death of both my parents. It looks so different now - well, as does the rest of Sheppey. Still has plenty of good memories

M-F C (Guest)		22-Jan-2013 21:37
Oh, bless, for the update about East End Farm, and not too surprised, but, what a shame as it is a lovely, old house with so much character (used to play there as a child). I think Mr Dixon told my parents the late Clive Jenkins, a well known trade union official with the Association of Scientific, Technical and Managerial Staffs, used to own/rent a holiday chalet up that way. Oh, well, perhaps, it would have been asking too much for Kirk Douglas or Brad Pitt (depending on your generation) to visit the island!

Guest		20-Jan-2013 18:45
M-F C re your question about Grandfather Dixon and Arthur Dixon and family of East End Farm, Oak Lane - no, not the same family and yes, East End Farm is still hanging on in there - very close to the cliffs now!

malcolm1808		13-Jan-2013 21:31
Re:marilyn my fathers name is alan malcolm s stanton born 1953 in sheppey he married my mum carla in 1972 i am not sure if he was part of the stanton family who lived in victoria street just thought i would share this information with you and hope it helps in your search if you have any information which might help me to trace my father i would appreciate it thanks. malcolm stanton.

heather soave		26-Sep-2012 18:00
i married lewis stoke in 1960 but divorced in 1968.his sister rosemary is still my best friend

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:28
Just remembered the third Russell brother...............Reggie.

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:26
Re: Love (12.05.12)I remember your mother very well. She was slim and very blonde and attended the convent in Sittingbourne. In fact, she was one of the girls in my dorm (dormitary) when I first went there. I have dug out an old school group photograph to see if she was in it with the idea of somehow forwarding a copy to you, but, alas, she is not featured. Surely the Love family were related to Ingleton/Marsh, or perhaps, they three separate farming families?

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:23
Re: Guest (22.02.12)You comment on the Fagg family and I remember Margaret Fagg. Very dark hair and dark eyes and attended the girls' school at Halfway (build in the fields behind Neville Goodwin's old farm).

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:21
Re: Tessa (06.04.10)Your comment about grandfather Dixon led me to wonder whether he was related to Arthur Dixon and his family who had a holiday camp at the end of Oak Lane? Their house was always rather close to the cliff edge and is now, I understand, alarmingly so.

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:18
Re: Trevor Howland (14.02.09)I also remember Freddie Russell, one of a trio of brothers, with the others named Johnny and, whoopsy, the name of the other one escapes me. They lived close to Andrew Hartley. Re: Mrs Daphne Humphery (26.07.09)You speak of the late Michael Condon. I did not know him, but, do remember Eddie Condon; any relation? Also, were you related to Humphries, the bakers, succeeded, I think, by Woods? I believe the former Jennifer Wood still lives on the island. Re: Tessa (06.04.10)Yes, I remember St Edward's Roman Catholic primary school as a very small soul. In those days, the headmaster was a Mr Jackson, and staff included Mrs Grigsby, Mrs Sims, and Miss MacDonald. Fellow pupils included Kevin Jackson (the head's son), Lynne and Marie Wellard, Pauline Porter, Danny Keating, Chalie Wells, Micky Barrett, Margaret Mason, Victor Ball, Benny and Janet Franklin and Maurice Rand.

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:09
Re: Mike (19.11.08)My parents knew Councillor Jim Ward and his wife, May; both were parishioners at our church. Their daughter, Ayleen (think that is how her name was spelt) was a budding actress and was accepted by RADA (Royal Academy of Dramatic Art) and as they only took the best (e.g. Albert Finney, Roger Moore, Anthony HOpkins, etc.)she was obviously talented. If you are looking for a photograph of Councillor Ward, as he was a socialist, why not contact the Labour Party headquarters in Sheerness? I'm sure they'd have something in their files.

M-F C (Guest)		16-Sep-2012 18:02
Re:- Peter (01.11.08)Yes, I remember your father's cycle shop by the Abbey Gate House, and I seem to recall your father as a lean man with black, curly hair. At that time, other commercial enterprises in Minster Village included the fish shop run by Mr and Mrs Thomsett/Thompson (?)and their very pretty daughter; the hardware shop on the left hand side as you left the village and headed for Eastchurch; the greengrocer, Mr Hodge, succeeded by Mr Page; the grocer, Mr Roberts; the newsagent's run by Mr and Mrs Robinson and their assistant, Margaret; the jewellery shop and a second-hand clothes shop. There was also the Minster youth club (that I've mentioned in another comment)whose 'regulars' included David and Derek Price, Derek Barlow, Dave Appleby, Danny Harris, Mike Jones, the Akhurst boys and Paul Jackman.

ann wadge		04-Sep-2012 14:52
Just love this site - I lived at Pier Cottages Queenborough before family moved into one of the new prefabs in Vincent Gardens, Sheerness in late 1947. Our family moved to Germany in 1951 & we never lived on Sheppey again but I still regard it as home. Would love to hear from anyone who remembers the Arnold family, especially anyone who went to Holy Trinity School - I would love a picture of that ! Anyone know what happened to our neighbour Sybil Thorndike ? email is wadgies@sfr.fr

Martin Fenn		04-Sep-2012 10:37
Back in 1970 I knew a young woman named Lynn Wade, family lived in Estuary Road, Lynn obviously is married now but anyone know of her, were both in our late 50s now.

Derek Keeble		01-Sep-2012 20:11
Hi. My grandmothers name was Grace Tabbutt the daughter of John William and Helen (Potts) who were butchers at 33 High Street in Sheerness in 1911. John and Helen were married in Sheerness in 1900.Seems Grace and her 3 sisters were all born in Sheerness. Wondered if anyone would know anything about Helen's family as I believe she was born in Sheerness. John was born in Bluntinsham, Huntingdonshire. Any pieces of information would be gratefully received. Thanks Derek.

Brian J Clarke		24-Jun-2012 07:29
Hi, Looking for Secondary School class photo of a friend of mine who was killed in an accident in Sheerness on 18th January 1973. It was a collision between a milk float and a milk tanker. His name was Geoffrey Manners. I managed to find his grave in Halfway Cemetery but sadly can't remember his face.Can anyone help ? My name is Brian Clarke.

Guest		25-May-2012 09:47
Does anyone remember an entertainer called "Roger" (I only have his first name) who played in a Band or a Duo at the Priory Hill Holiday Camp in or around 1976. He may have had a girlfriend at the time called Dorothy.

Paul Quinn		15-May-2012 23:21
Paul Quinn here, I went to St Edwards in the mid 60's with my brother Mark and Anthony. My Mum taught 1st 2nd form. My teacher was Ms. Jenner and Ms Gwyne. I remember Paul Scembry, Mr. Signal,and some others. Rock on St E. YOUR IN MY HEART. Paul ,Jacksonville Florida,USA.

LOVE		12-May-2012 09:26
I am 36 and the granddaughter of mr CHARLES LOVE. I understand him to be quite well known in his day. I am the proud daughter of his daughter SUSAN LOVE. If anyone has any stories or photos of them I would be very interested.

ex-islander		01-May-2012 21:29
What a good site. I was born in Vincent Gardens in 1950, and went to Holy Trinity school for a year, then we moved to London. My dad ran the bookstall on the station. I remember the stationmaster, the boating lake, the dockyard and the band, and the crabs that boys used to catch near the pier.

Guest		01-May-2012 20:48
what a great site it has taken me back down memory lane i was born in minster hospital in 1958 and moved away in 1977 but still visit family there my dad used to run a garage in Queenborough and my mum was a nurse at minster hospital to the guest that posted 2 posts earlier about the Fagg family if its the same one Teresa Fagg was mine and my sisters best friend we spent most of our teenage years together great times.

guest		19-Apr-2012 11:33
Can anyone tell me anything of the Whiddett family, who came from Isle of Sheppey/Sheerness? Around the turn of the 20th century my mother was born there, FLorence Winifred, daughter of Lillian Whiddett. her husband, my grandfather, died young. Where these people descended from Huguenot immigrants? I'd be very glad to hear anything...

Pam Odell		10-Mar-2012 10:52
Does any one know anything about the WOOLNOUGH FAMILY, THOMAS WOOLNOUGH, was a Bootmaker in 1881- 1891, he lived at NO.47 HOPE STREET, MINSTER, SHEPPEY.

Guest		22-Feb-2012 22:10
Does anybody remember the Fagg family who lived in Minster Sheppy in the 60's. there were three children, George, Nina and Teresa.

Anne		31-Jan-2012 04:28
I was born at Minster Hospital in 1943 attended Sheerness Secondary School for girls and Chatham Tech. I lived in Coronation Road and remember the 1953 flood vividily. Also watching the Coronation of Queen Elizabeth on a black and white TV 12 inches square taking turns with the rest of the neighbours. Our house is seen 1st on the left in your photo of the milkman delivering milk. I now live in Adelaide S Australia and have travelled widely. My father worked in the Dockyard during the war as a shipwright his name was Frank Benn. I remember him coming home on his bike. I remember watching the film Dunkirk at the old Rio cinema in black and white and when the Sheerness dockyard was mentioned as one of the places which sent out rescue boats we all yelled with pride. When as children we were as free as the birds cycling roller skating on the esplanade playing in places where we shouldn't? Visiting the donkeys on Halfway Hill in the winter time. Picnics on the cliffs at the end of Oak Lane. Rowing too many in a boat on the canal. Teenagers night out at the holiday camp dance at Leysdown listening to Cliff Richards on the Juke box. Very many happy memories of the Isle of Sheppey. Thank you for the photos.

Guest		06-Dec-2011 18:29
Hello, I'm looking for some Howlands please?

steve clark		02-Nov-2011 18:27
message for carol sheffield regarding james dixon. born 1883 died 1975, he was my gt grandfarther.He started working at the holiday camp at the age of ninety.He worked in the dockyard for many years as an engine cleaner then a fireman.He also lived for 10 years in bermuda in the early 1900.s... regards steve clark

Margaret Warwick		10-Sep-2011 14:54
Can anyone remember a large family, I think about 11 children including 1 set of twins. The eldest child, a girl Lesley went to work in America when she was about 18 or 19, she married Robert Donahue over there and had two children (that I know of) Amy & Robert jnr. I met her in America, went to the wedding and am god-mother to her daughter Amy. I lost touch with her many years ago, I cannot remember her maiden name to try & contact her family on Sheppey. Any help appreciated.

Carol Sheffield		06-Sep-2011 21:10
Does anyone know of my Granddad Dixon who worked at the holiday camp looking after the boilers until he was over 100 years old. Any information/photos wouldd be wonderful as I have nothing. He lived in Minster and I think he died in the 1970's

Trevor Edwards		18-Aug-2011 18:43
Brigs, if you leave an email address, I'll pass it on to John. No one sees it, except me, or make the comment private if you wish.

Brigs		17-Aug-2011 23:15
John Middleton, V3ery interested in your comment that your G.G.Grandfather worked in Sheerness dockyard as a carpenter. I think I may be related to him. What side of the family are you? Would very much like to hear from you, Regards, Brigs.

Keith Smith		04-Jul-2011 21:32
HI All Can anyone remember a young man called 'JOHN SMITH' he worked in the glass works around the mid to late 60's. He came from west london originally. He had a motor bike andhung around quite a bit in the Railway pub in Sheerness.he went out with a girl who lived in Queenborough. As a point of interest he was my brother but I'm afraid he passed away last june. if you did know him and would like to know more please get in touch. RVS.CODEN@NTLWORLD.COM

neptuneterrace		17-Jan-2011 10:11
Hello Irene, I have lived on Neptune Terrace now for a few years and very much love my house. I am interested in the history of Neptune Terrace and have already accumulated some information from neighbours, the local library and the internet. I would like to hear more from past residents and any pictures, snippets of information and factual history details would be most welcome. I have scanned many websites and found a few early pictures. One of our neighbours has just re-instated the Neptune Terrace sign-age across the centre houses and the hope is to possibly (dependent on funding) re-instate the Neptune Statue since the original partially fell during the infamous 6th October 1987 Hurricane! Neptune Terrace one of the few Sheerness landmarks left and one of the few remaining that the public can actually see. Many people seem to have fond memories of balmy summer days on Sheerness-On-Sea beach and the familiar sight the beautiful Regency building, Neptune Terrace. I do hope that in the future the importance of Neptune Terrace is realized and help is provided to preserve the Terrace. God knows there is little else in Sheerness that is still a publicly accessible link with Sheerness heritage and it's gentrified past. Let's hope the potential and importance of Neptune Terrace is realised by the local authorities... and soon! The hope is to raise the profile of Neptune Terrace as has been done recently for Naval Terrace and it's associated buildings and get some help to return it as much as possible to it's original state. Certainly the local authorities could start with addressing the awful state of the footpath along the front of the Terrace! Rick

irene		02-Jan-2011 17:04
i am very interested in neptune terrace sheerness does any one know of this place

Kathy Wilson		20-Sep-2010 18:31
I too was born at Minster Hospital, Jan 1950, my Brother was born there 14th Nov 1948, the same day as Prince Charles. I have scanned the photographs to see if there may have been any of my parents from that era,but alas...no luck, fun looking though.

John Rymill		06-Sep-2010 14:52
Dave Whiddett Nice to read your comments on Minster.I rember all the names you mention and your sister Daphne at Minster School.I lived on the Minster Road until 1958. Now retired I have written a few books on Sheppey History. Regards. John

Guest		19-Jun-2010 12:32
hello i was wondering if you could please help me, im trying to contact my father his name is derreck samual micheal bennett i realise that you probably cant give me his details but if you know of him maybe you could pass mine on?thank you my email address is stacetendai@yahoo.co.uk i realise im clutching at straws but thanky uo all the same stacey bennett

Guest		01-May-2010 20:20
Looking for realatives of brothers charles and fredrick , edvin and rose young Does anyone know of these people. Thankyou J S

Daphne Humphery		13-Apr-2010 02:57
Hello Paul. Great to have contact with some old pals from the 40's and 50's living at Minster and sheerness. I have had no more news from any one else, so hope they will read this!! I would love to hear from Minster primary School pupils in that era, then Sheerness Secondary in 1951 till 1953 then Chatham Tech.till 1956. My family lived in Baldwin Road, Minster. From Daphne Humphery-nee Whiddett. I now live in Seford Sussex .

Tessa		06-Apr-2010 16:48
Hi, Nice site. I was born in Sheerness 1953. Attended St Edwards Primary 1958 - 1963 Mr Edwards was H/Master. I also have a picture taken after a sports day i could post. Anybody out there in the same boat?

daphne humphery nee whiddett		08-Feb-2010 15:38
Paul Dummot, thankyou for the contact you gave me for heather Speedie, as she and I have since echanged some fondly remembered memories and it has been a good feeling to recall those past days living on sheppey until 1956. Hope we continue to keep in touch. I also notice my brother, my junior by 3 years has found some of his neighbours and school friends too. Best wishes, daphne Humphery (nee Whiddett)

tracey		02-Feb-2010 21:21
i am trying to trace the family tree of albert henry wilfred kerry who married mabel elizabeth phipps from blue town in the 1920 s

sheila power		01-Nov-2009 18:15
Hi Heather Speedie, do you remember Sheila German? I moved from the island, many years ago, but go back often to see friends, Diane Peters Joan Nickson, have seen Liz, and have just glimpsed her name in your reply. Still have a yen for the island, perhaps I will retire there!!!! LIving now in Richmond Surrey, and have been here forty years, married for longer, and love travelling.

Paul Dummott		16-Sep-2009 16:27
TO DAPHNE HUMPHREY THIS IS HEATHER SPEEDIES REPLY TO ME.PLEASE SEND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS TO ME AT: pauldummott@supanet.com Hello Paul, thank you for passing on the messages from my old school chums. I am very touched to think that they remember me and wish to make contact. As you know I don't give out my email address liberally as some people think it's an excuse to send you rubbish (not you of course). As you passed Liz Logue's email address via your message to Zilpher I will renew our friendship direct. Mind you it must be 57 years since I last saw her or was in contact. When I went onto Chatham Tech I lost contact with a lot of my old chums at the Central School. Not Zilpher of course, we have been life long friends as well you know and we still remain very close. Sixty years and onwards!!! If you would be so kind as to either give Daphne Humphrey's email address or pass mine to her I would be grateful. I have given great thought to my past acquaintance with her and think she is one of my chums from Chatham Tech days and I think that it is very nice that she wishes to make contact and that it will be interesting to renew our friendship. You know what it's like after moving from Sheerness to London and working nearly 40 years with the Ministry in various locations in London I have met so many people over the years and had quite an extensive career history so it's nice to think I am still remembered from times past. Thank you once again Paul for your kindness in passing on the information. Kindest regards Heather

Paul Dummott		28-Jul-2009 19:12
Daphne Humphrey Sorry to hab ve to tell you that Mick Condon died some years ago.Heather Speedie lives in Devon near to my cousin Zilpher Dummott. If you let me have your email address at pauldummott@supanet.com I will pass it on.

Mrs Daphne Humphery		26-Jul-2009 12:20
I would like to hear from any of the girls I shared my childhood with , then living in Baldwin Road Minster, Sheppey. Kathleen Dalgleish, Rosemary hale" Budsey" Jill newman, Heather Speedy. Also the guys , Michael condon. Michael reed, David Borras, sadly my first boyfriend, Lewis Stokes, has died, but I remember his sister, Rosemary. I live in Seaford Sussex, but would love to get in touch if anyone is logged on??

Paul Dummott		29-May-2009 19:57
Andy You must ahve lived next door to the Stengers at 88

andy		19-May-2009 23:12
My mum's family lived at 86 james street thru 60's and 70's. I was born in minster and lived at 2a neptune terrace as a toddler. I have great memories of sheerness.

jessica		23-Mar-2009 22:47
Hi i'm looking for any pictures you may have of my father, his name was Brian gilber or of any of his family,i know his mother's name is joyce an dhe had a sister,but i'm not sure of her name.

tom king		20-Mar-2009 19:47
hi peter just found this site and i remember taking the old acumelator into fred's cycle shop to get it charged every saturday morning and he would stand and show us how to straighten buckled wheels while he chated away. didnt he end up repeiring tv's been through my dads ol pics but unable to find the shop. if i remember right next door was a bakers

TTTrevor Howland		14-Feb-2009 12:35
I lived at Minister 1948 - 1959 (moved to Scotland when the dockyard closed) went to Minster primary & Sheerness secondary. Anyone know : Freddie Russell, Michael Philpot, Penny Crane,Terry Miller, Lorna Green ( they would all be about 60 now ).If so please pass on my regards Regards Trevor Howland.

Mujib Abbasi		05-Feb-2009 15:46
Hi Guys, I loved all the pics. I am doing people search at Sheppey Island. Can any one tell me, there was a Nurse named Hazle, at the Sheppey Island Hospital around 1950-55, I believe she was my step mother, and have a Half Brother from her, named Leslie. Can Anyone help me in this regard. Will appreciate help. Thanks. Mujib Abbasi

minsterpete		22-Jan-2009 14:32
Hi Dave, I also lived in Minster, born 1945, until 1966, and remember some of the names mentioned. Ron Phillips, if it's the same one is married to my cousin.

G Cowdry		20-Jan-2009 16:00
Does anyone have a photo of Clarks Farm Cottages in Minster circa 1881? My Great Grandparents were living there during the census of 1881. Thanks

Colin Walker		27-Dec-2008 20:12
Have pictures of my great grandad Harry Back who lived in sheerness and was a dockyard worker. He was unlucky to be working on the Princess Irene when she was blown up. If you would like pictures of him and his family please let me know. Great site Many Thanks Colin Walker

adam-bartholomew@hotmail.co.uk		07-Dec-2008 21:14
Peter im pretty sure my Dad has pictures of your dads bike shop and strangely my dad is Paddy Bartholomew who Dave Widdet mentions below!!

Mike		19-Nov-2008 04:46
Any photos of Jim Ward who was Chairman of the Council for many years?

Peter		01-Nov-2008 16:42
Hi, I was born on the Isle of Sheppey in 1945, and am looking for any phots of the shops which were next to the Abbey Gatehouse in Minster. One of the shops was my dad's cycle & radio shop !!

MMARY YOU		15-Sep-2008 15:18
Does anyone have any information about Emily Wheeler who married Charles Young in 1914 in Liverpool. Four of their children are the late Sidney Young(the only boy)1909-1985, Dorothy Young(Sidney's twin sister), Joanna(e) Young 1904-1990/1), Ellen Young 1902-1987. Sidney Young was born in Walcot, Bath, Somerset.

derek		14-Aug-2008 07:48
Hi I was born on the island in 1945 and lived there until my 20s. I found these photos facinating. On the picurtures of Minister a Pauline Reay said she had a grandfather called Frederick Ribbens and another gf called Frederick Barlow. Frederick Barlow was my father and I have been trying to contact my family. If anyone knows the whereabouts of Pauline Reay can they contact me on derek@barlow930.orangehome.co.uk.

HARDEN		13-Aug-2008 02:55
Hi there, does anyone have any information on the HARDEN family who lived and worked on Sheppey during the 1800s and 1900s?.....Any help or information would be much appreciated, thanks.

ONY		13-Aug-2008 02:44
Hi, does anyone have any information on the HARDEN family who lived and worked on Sheppey in the 1800s and 1900s?.......Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.

Trevor Edwards		09-Jul-2008 13:53
Jessica, which teachers? Which pics are you talking about?

jessica hope		08-Jul-2008 19:42
what are these teacher's names called write them down pretty please.

Guest		06-Apr-2008 20:45
Dave Whiddett Clive Woollett now also in Dorset and Roger Woollett in Cornwall! Contact me if you want me to give them your details csoper@blueyonder.co.uk

Guest		06-Apr-2008 20:41
Dave Whiddett Clive Woollett now also in Dorset and Roger Woollett in Cornwall! Contact me if you want me to give them your details csoper@blueyonder.co.uk

John Middleton		05-Feb-2008 15:42
Have just found this excellent site, I was attracted to it because I am researching my family who spent a lot of their early years in Kent. My G.G.Grandfather(Middleton)was a carpenter at Sheerness Dockyard from about 1830 until he retired in the 1870s/1880s. He was married in "Minster Parish Church" in 1838 and it looks as though the family lived in No.12 West Street,"Bluetown" until about 1880. I think his Son and Grandson also worked in the Dockyard. Would love to hear from anyone who may have any connection / info or knows if the house in West Street is still there.

Guest		22-Sep-2007 19:05
Will Marilyn who is asking about Stantons please make contact. derrydale email: edenderry3 at hotmail dot com

Shirley		21-Jul-2007 01:24
This is a great site. My great-grandfather was a P.C in the Metropolitan Police in Sheerness Dockyard in the 1850s. I wonder whether anyone has any pictures or information about the Dockyard police at that time. He was a Woodland. Does anyone remember the Woodlands and Paytons who lived at the Halfway?

Ian		19-Jun-2007 17:31
Does anybody have any information about the Ormsby family who lived in Delamark Road and Fonblanque from 1870's onward? They were soldiers and draughtsmen, and 2 daughters married Dutchmen, and 2 daughters went to teach English in Russia. Are there any old pics of Delamark or Fonblanque Rd?

marilyn		04-Jun-2007 17:42
Does anyone know the STANTON family who lived in VICTORIA STREET 1964ish but originated from BLUE TOWN.Any information or photographs especially from the 1900s onwards would be gratefully appreciated.

Dave Whiddett		27-Feb-2007 22:37
I would like to hear from the David who lived in Denis terrace Minster. Ilived in Baldwin Rd from 1943-1962. Married and lived in Filer rd halfway then moved to Cornwall... Many happy memories of the Island. The War, finding hand grenades on the cliffs. Swimming in the murky brown water- what a contrast to Cornwall. I recall a long list of names from my childhood, my next door neighbours Kathleen,Garrick and William Dalgleish. Ron Jeffries, Paddy Bartholomew, Clive and Roger Woollett,Dave Macey, Joe Grose (With whom I have since had contact)Paeter Fennel, Mick Harris, Ron Phillips.. Anybody out there? Dave Whiddett. Now in Dorset.

Angela		16-Dec-2006 22:03
My great grandmother was born in Blue Town in 1888 and married at St Paul's in 1911. The family name had been Richardson but for some reason changed their name to Watson around the mid 1980s. They lived in Hope Street and later Rose Street. Grace Waston's mother was a Rosetta Sams and I have thought that she may have been Jewish (although her husband probably wasn't). I've now seen that there was a synagogue in Hope Street, so I guess that adds some weight to the theory. Grace's father, George Robert worked as a labourer in the navel dockyard. Grace married a soldier based in the barracks in(?) Blue Town and one of her sisters owned a boarding house in Blue Town also.

Ron Graham		08-Nov-2006 02:34
Anyone with any pictures of The Sheppey Silver Band under the direction of Len Nokes? My father was a member back in the early 50's.

Ron Graham		26-Oct-2006 21:57
How did you come by a picture of my Grandfather, Ernest Graham?

Buzz Brittain		19-Jun-2006 08:10
Great website, does anyone have a picture of the Alma street fish bar? my nan & grandad (BRITTAINS) used to run this fish bar in the 60,s.Have just come back from visiting relatives in st helens road this weekend. Any info would be appreciated, buzzbrittain@btinternet.com

Guest		05-Mar-2006 04:43
gidday trev, just found this site. am amazed at the pictures.i was born sheppey in 1941 and my family migrated to australia in 1952. i lived at 66 alma street sheerness.i have very dim recollections sheerness, can remmember marine pde, allotment garden that dad had somewhere and the ship that is sunk off sheerness full of wartime ammunition.i also went to miletown school.thanks for stirring up the memmories. i,ll keep visiting the site.aussietubb.

Betty		14-Oct-2005 11:10
I too have been trying to locate a photo of the dockyard workers going home to lunch on their bikes. Can't believe there isn't one somewhere! As a young school girl I remember that sight; and quite a sight it was. The canteen must have been bad (if one existed) for loads of dockers to take the trouble of cycling home and back like that. Good site by the way - I enjoyed it. Keep going - Sheppey's past is worth remembering.

Paul Dummott		17-Sep-2005 16:11
Trevor Can I ask your viewers if anyone has a photo of the dockyard workers who used to stream up the High St on their bikes from the dockyard. We have at the Heritage Centre an old bike. We would like a pic to go with it. Paul

bev		22-Apr-2005 22:36
oh just found this board love the pictures brings back alot of memorys i lived on hartlip close from 1968 till 1979 the zulus brought back some memorys i was sooo scared of them when i was a kid haha any one got any pictures of the high street or the old fairground regards :O)

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