Sheridan Parsons

Family

#6 Henry Whitehead, 1890-1961

My grandfather Henry Whitehead was born in North Aston, a small hamlet in Oxfordshire, on 30th July 1890.

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#7 Annie Sear, 1891-1950

My grandmother Annie Whitehead, nee Sear (1891-1950)

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The story of Percy Page, 1929-1930

The tragic death of a toddler in 1930, and a questionable accusation of murder.

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Margaret Mellor and the Crested Eagle

I found several pictures of my mother's friend Margaret Mellor in our family albums. Here is part of the story of the friendship between the two families.

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The Eagle Cycling and Social Club, Charlton

My parents were members of the Eagle Cycling and Social Club, based at Church Lane, Charlton. The club was started in about 1940 by Tom Brown.

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#2 John George Green, 1923-2001

My father, John George Green, was born on 9th August 1923 in Deptford. He had two brothers, Dennis and Leslie, and a sister, Betty.

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Joan Smith nee Wesbroom, friend of my mother

Joan Margaret Wesbroom was born in Lambeth on 1st June 1923. She was a school friend of my mother's in Greenwich.

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#3 Margaret Helen Whitehead, 1923-2015

My mother lived in Greenwich throughout WW2, and celebrated VE day on the streets of London. She then served as a VAD nurse in India.

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Richard Blake, North West Frontier Force Rifles - can you help?

When my mother went to India as a VAD Nurse in 1945, she was allocated a young officer as an escort, Richard Blake of the North West Frontier Force Rifles.

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£1m plus

£1,650,000

5 bedroom detached house and 2 bedroom apartment

Under Offer, Sold, or Withdrawn

£215,000 offers in region of

2 bedroom detached bungalow * Charles Close, Ilkeston * Added to Rightmove on 27/02/2024 at £230,000 * Canal aspect: Private gated access to a paved seating area on the offside. Mooring potential unknown. Rightmove listing: Check out this 2 bedroom bungalow for sale on Rightmove2 bedroom bungalow for sale in

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£550,000

3 bedroom detached house * Shireoaks Top Lock, Shireoaks Road, Shireoaks, S81 8ND * Added to Rightmove on 09/02/2024 * Initial asking price: £550,000 * Relisted on 03/06/2024 * Off the market about 18/10/2025 * Access is via an unadopted track which may affect the range of mortgages available.

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Update, February 2024

Where to begin... Those of you who follow me on social media may have seen that we have been on a bit of a rollercoaster this month. My husband Mike is in hospital. As he likes to say, he only went in for a cup of tea! Well actually, it

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Property Hunting on the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, (North)

Let's explore the northern half of the Canal entre Champagne et Bourgogne, and check out the property options in settlements along its route.

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Update, January 2024

Last time we spoke, in October, I had just tried out a new job, but that didn't work out for me, so what happened next?

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Property hunting on the Canal de Garonne (West)

The Canal de Garonne, (formerly the Canal Latéral à la Garonne), is an excellent location for property hunting in France. We'll explore the western section in this post.

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Property hunting on the Canal de Roanne à Digoin, France

Property hunting on the Canal de Roanne à Digoin, France. Come on a virtual cruise with me!

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Useful vocabulary for your French property search

Here's a French property buying glossary which includes the most likely terms you'll come across when you're reading French estate agents' details.

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Canalside homes for sale in France, December 2023

Today I'd like to share some bargain canalside properties in France, all of which are under €80,000!

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Les Petites Cités de Caractère and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France

Les Petites Cités de Caractère and Les Plus Beaux Villages de France are two lists where you might just find the perfect place to buy your dream property in France.

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A guide to buying a house in Sancerre, France

Sancerre is a beautiful little medieval city in France. Although relatively small, it has a fascinating history, wonderful gastronomy, and a vibrant community.

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£701 to £800k

£780,000

4 bedroom detached house.

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Property Hunting on the River Adour

The River Adour flows from the dramatic mountains of the Pyrénées, to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast. Let's explore the towns and villages along its course.

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£1m plus

£2,900,000

Farm with 5 bedroom farmhouse

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Property Hunting in the Haute-Vienne

Are you interested in buying a property in the increasingly popular Haute-Vienne? Here's a post which you'll find helpful.