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Name: Carolyn Wiggins
E-Mail: carolynmwiggins"at"googlemail.com
Submitted: September 28, 2008 at 20:36
I am a decendant of the Green family who lost 4 children within a
couple of weeks in July 1840. I will be interested to find out more.
Name:
Susan Winch
E-Mail: suelwinch"at"aol.com
Submitted: September 22, 2008 at 14:17
Looking
for any descendants of the following old Leigh families:
BIGGS
ASHMAN
DENNING
HAMBLIN
Also, the Biggs lived at Soho Farm - loved the story about how it got
its name. I wonder if anyone has any photos of the place they
may be able to share?
Sue Winch
Name:
Lisa
E-Mail: demontalker"at"hotmail.com
Submitted: September 10, 2008 at 11:28
My
nan and grandad are the proud people to be running the Bell Inn
(Joan and Glenn) my mother is the chef and
personally her food is
the best, but that is my opinion. I have such fun being there, the
people
are the kindest and the most pleasing people. Thank you for the looking after
of my family.
Name:
Andy Cornell
E-Mail: andycornell55"at"aol.com
Submitted: June 11, 2008 at 13:09
Enjoyed reading the History of Leigh on Mendip.
The family living in Temple House Farm in 1851 were the Turner family.
The head
of the household at that time was William Turner, my Great-Great-Great
Grandfather.
I'd be very interested in any information that anyone might have about
the
Turners, or the Plaister family who also lived in Leigh on Mendip at
the same
time. William's daughter, Mary (my Gt x 2 Grandmother) married Henry
Plaister
(my Gt x2 Grandfather).
Name:
Anna Vining-Meredith
E-Mail: ana"at"mondialelinguistics.com
Submitted: April 5, 2008 at 7:06
My grandparents, Frank and Sylvia Vining, lived at Great House Farm
which was
owned by my Grandfather's family for almost the entire duration of his
life.
Since my own parents lived in the neighbouring village of Chantry,
Great House
Farm was a second home for me. I now live in Santa Cruz, California and
I am the
owner of a Translation and Interpreting business, Mondiale Linguistics.
Name:
Horace Toogood
E-Mail: horace"at"ferncrt.fsnet.co.uk
Submitted: February 18, 2008 at 11:12
Interested in my ancestors the Lewis family of Leigh and Downhead
(Green
Farm). Any information appreciated.
Name:
Liam Gallagher
E-Mail:
Submitted: February 13, 2008 at 19:05
Nice village.. Came down to Longleat with the kids.. Reminds me of
Ireland back
when I was a Kid.. Cheers.
Name:
Linda Hurle
E-Mail: LindaHurle"at"googlemail.com
Submitted: November 8, 2007 at 10:20
Does anyone know if the families by the name of Earle who lived in
Leigh on
Mendip in the 19th century (and earlier) are connected to the Hurle
families
from West Cranmore?
My gt gt grandfather, William Hurle, married Nancy Jones in Leigh on
Mendip in
1825. It was witnessed by John Earle. I have seen from the Parish
Registers that
there were a number of people with the name of Earle in Leigh.
Would also mention that some of the Parish Registers, for marriages,
are online.
Name:
Glenn Baron
E-Mail:
Submitted: October 12, 2007 at 23:44
Our leaving the village to move abroad is totally unconnected with
Ernie's
impending visit. Honest.
It's been wonderful living here for the last 22 years. When we arrived
our
children were just toddlers and now they're fine young adults.
It isn't possible to summarise what an excellent place this is and how
good the
people are. Suffice to say we'll be back to say hello and get in a
round at The
Bell.
Bye for now ...
Name:
Ernie Thomas
E-Mail:
Submitted: September 22, 2007 at 14:14
We used to live in Jasmine Cottage, (where the Smiths are now).
I'm now in south-west France, a small village called St.
Pardoux-la-Riviere.
Ruth is childrens' librarian for Maidenhead, and Wendy is still
supporting
people with psychological problems in Liverpool.
I really enjoy contacting your site. Thank you for all the
information.
I shall be back for a few days in October, with my 2CV and beret!
I hope I'll be able to meet a lot of you then.
I'll probably be in The Bell
Regards, Ernie Thomas
Name:
Dan Mears
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Submitted: September 7, 2007 at 20:22
Hi, Dan here. Look forward to my stall at the fete 2008. It will not be
a game,
but it will be a lot more interesting. Lets just say it's full of
wind...
Name:
Sveta
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Submitted: September 1, 2007 at 8:27
This site is really superb!!! Thank you for your work! Good Luck.
Name:
Demetri
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Submitted: August 31, 2007 at 10:51
Very interesting and beautiful site. It is a lot of full information.
Thanks.
Name:
Britney
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Submitted: July 24, 2007 at 19:40
I enjoy your site very much! THANK YOU
Name:
Connie Warder (nee Phelps)
E-Mail:
Submitted: May 25, 2007 at 14:29
Wow! Leigh on the net!!
I moved to Leigh in '82 (Parkhayes) and lived there until 2000. Mum and
Stepdad
still live there now.
They were on the committee at the cricket club and I remember many a
drunken
night staggering back from there (them not me!!)
Happy memories. Childhood crushes (you know who you are!!!)
Would be nice if the village had a bit more going on in it. For the
kids.
I remember quite a few families there from my younger days.
Eg: Whitmarsh,Griffen,Plummer,Edge,Beacham,Vine, Hodges(I think
everyone knew
Frank??!!),Cowler, Smith,Perkins(haha my parents!!)Portingale,
Young,Preedy,Gillard,Rabbits,Brock and a few others!!! Phew. Nice to
have that
trip down memory lane. Thank you! Be nice to see a few more pics of the
village
soon?
Name:
Jersey
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Submitted: February 19, 2007 at 3:38
I like it and the background and colors make it easy to read.
Name:
Mike Gould
E-Mail: mikebee"at"talktalk.net
Submitted: February 18, 2007 at 17:57
I lived in LoM 1968 to 1982. I lived in Oak
Cottage. Big house
between the old garage and Townsend Farm. This was at the other end of
the
village from the school.
I went to school at Frome College and had left at 16 to move to Oldham.
Name:
Alexis
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Submitted: February 9, 2007 at 15:26
Hello, I just wanted to say you have a very informative site which
really made
me think, Thanks! ...thanks very much! Have a nice Day!
Name:
Helen Banham
E-Mail:
HelenBanham"at"aol.com
Submitted: January 25, 2007 at 14:56
I believe that a great, great uncle of mine, George Henry Banting, was
head
teacher at the church school in Leigh from the 1860's. He married a
local girl,
Emily Lane in 1865. I would love to know more about him, can anybody
help
please?
Name:
Wendy Futcher/Harris
E-Mail:
not
given
Submitted: January 9, 2007 at 2:55
I lived in Leigh-on -Mendip in the 1940s.
We had the post office when it was opposite the church.....those bell
practices
on Wednesday evenings...think it was wednesday...just wondering if
there is
anyone still there that I might have known....like to hear from anyone
if
interested...........Wendy.
Name:
Donna Ashman
E-Mail:
donna_maria2403"at"hotmail.co.uk
Submitted: November 6, 2006 at 19:07
My ancestors are from Leigh around 1811 and owned the Timber yard. If
anyone can
give me any further info it would be appreciated as I am compiling a
family tree
and this is very interesting to me.
Name:
Dennis Hill
E-Mail:
dennis.h"at"ntlworld.com
Submitted: October 5, 2006 at 12:11
Evacuated to Leigh-on -Mendip 1940-1942.
Name:
Gemma
E-Mail: g
1 b1"at"hotmail
Submitted: October 2, 2006 at 14:05
I am looking for some history on my family that lived in mendip and
wondered if
the church would have any information?
Name:
Richard
E-Mail:
Submitted: September 24, 2006 at 21:47
You have an outstanding good and well structured site. I enjoyed browsing through it.
Name:
Heather Tucker
E-Mail:
agtucker"at"talktalk.net
Submitted: September 21, 2006 at 12:27
I am trying to find more information on my great grandfather George
Wilcox who
was born in the village in 1859. The family were
farmers. He married
Alice Higgs of Wedmore and later moved and farmed in Frampton on Severn
and
Churchdown.
I would be very grateful for any information about the family.
Name:
Reg Denning
E-Mail:
Submitted: August 21, 2006 at 16:52
A great new discovery (for me it is anyway).
Name:
Mr.Honson
E-Mail:
Submitted: July 22, 2006 at 12:57
I wish that there was more activities going on in the village for
kids/teenagers. I grew up in Leigh and I know how boring it can be.
What about
using the club house that is situated in the rec for
activities? It is a
way to bring people in. (Excellent idea -
see what's happening with
the Community Activity Project! - Webmaster)
Name:
Lyn Hodgson
E-Mail: bounty"at"netspeed.com.au
Submitted: July 21, 2006 at 18:01
RICH. I am researching the name Rich of "Townsend' Stokes Lane Leigh On
Mendip. They lived there in the early 1800's. Anyone else interested in
the name
RICH. Lyn
Name:
Chad
E-Mail:
not
given
Submitted:
June 22, 2006 at 17:04
Your site is very informative, interesting and a certain daily visit
for
critical weather information. Thank you. (Not sure
where you found the
weather!!! - Webmaster)
Name:
Fran
E-Mail:
not
given
Submitted: May 24, 2006 at 22:16
I wish that there was more activities going on in the village for
kids/teenagers.
I grew up in Leigh and I know how boring it can be. What about using
the club
house that is situated in the rec for activities? It is a way
to bring
people in.
Name:
Joan
E-Mail:
not given
Submitted: May 21, 2006 at 16:28
Comments: Does anybody know if Mr and Mrs Johnson still like
in
Leigh-on-Mendip? I lived here 6 years ago and have since been living in
Australia for the last 4 years and have lost touch with the
Johnsons. If
anyone knows if they are still living here please let me know as I am
returning
to the UK in 6 months and would very much like to get in contact with
them.
Name:
Megan Ashwell -Edge
E-Mail: meganedge"at"hotmail.co.uk
Submitted: May 5, 2006 at 18:13
Comments: hi im megan im 12 years old i think the village is
rubbish
nothing to do wish there was sumthing to do if u have msn add me please
any way
im goin now bye bye xxxxxxxxxx megz xxxxxxxxx
Name:
Enid Jones
E-Mail: enid.jones"at"virgin.net
Submitted: April 8, 2006 at 19:50
Comments: Looking for any info regarding the family of DORE /
DOOR all
lived in and around Leigh on Mendip. I live in the north of
Scotland and
any info would be of great help.
You all live in a lovely part of the world.
Name:
Shirley Ross
E-Mail: bjross_sr"at"yahoo.ca
Submitted: April 5, 2006 at 19:29
Comments: I am looking for information on my grandfather Mark
Rabbits who
was born in Leigh-on-Mendip. His father was Henry Rabbits.
Mark came to
Canada in 1913 and he had a letter of recommendation from F.C. Green,
the
letterhead was Moon's Hill Farm. Mark was born around
1879. I am
also interested in the name F.C. Green. Any information would
be
appreciated. Thank You.
Name:
Paul
E-Mail: lynfamaeer"at"hotmail.com
Submitted: March 28, 2006 at 22:22
Comments: I am searching for any information relating to
William Ellery,
born approx 1844 in Leigh on Mendip or Frome. He came to work
in the docks
in Cardiff living in Roath. William married Mary Elger (not
sure) and had
a son George Ellery who was born in Frome, who married Mary
Leahy in
Cardiff in 1903. Many thanks.
Name:
Evelyn Withey
E-Mail: bw007d9949"at"blueyonder.co.uk
Submitted: March 9, 2006 at 11:16
Comments: What a discovery, and a delight your website was
! I lived
in Yew Tree Cottage Tadhill in 1946 -1953 and then moved to The School
House
(Garden Cottage now). Mum - Mrs. Charlier - was headmistress
there for
some 20 plus years. Any memories folk ??
There are numerous
mentions in your Guestbook that had my thoughts working
overtime. I am
married to Brian Withey, (Grandson of "Auntie Fan" Ashman) and we
still live in Frome. What a way to find "Old"
friends.
Name:
Susann
E-Mail: suhoff123"at"yahoo.de
Submitted: February 22, 2006 at 23:01
Comments: Very informative site.
Name:
Angela Williams
E-Mail: angelawilliams1959"at"lycos.co.uk
Submitted: February 21, 2006 at 22:51
Comments: Hello, I am also looking for a George
Tincknell/Tinknell, born
around 1845, son of William and Charlotte. Possibly living in Latchum
or Theale,
Wedmore in 1851. Brother of William, John, Sarah Ann, Jane and John,
and
Matthew. Any information would be invaluable. Thank you.
Name:
Megan Ashwell-Edge
E-Mail: meganedge"at"hotmail.co.uk
Submitted: February 19, 2006 at 19:53
Comments: I live in the village "at" the mo and wish there
was something for
the kids to do like a youth club or more interesting things in the
park. I am 11
if anyone wants to email me or add me to msn. (I
hope you will be able
to put some ideas into the Parish Plan and help to
make something happen! - Webmaster )
Name:
Lucy Howard nee Green
E-Mail: lhow124"at"yahoo.co.uk
Submitted: January 18, 2006 at 12:49
Comments: My family came from Leigh on Mendip. There is a
tombstone in the
churchyard recording the deaths of 5 of the children of John and Martha
Green in
1840. One of their surviving children William was my great, great
grandfather. I
am trying to trace further family members but am stuck at this time. I
cannot
find records of the baptism of John Green or his wife Martha Coles who
was born
in Mells. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Name:
Charlie Mitchell
E-Mail: tracey.mitchell2"at"tesco.net
Submitted: January 15, 2006 at 15:10
Comments: We would like a youth club in the village or I would love to
get in
touch with kids my age 12.
I am interested in horses by the way. Please email me.
Name:
Joseph Alger
E-Mail: denrn"at"btintenet.com
Submitted: January 10, 2006 at 2:09
Comments: My brother, sister and I were evacuated to Leigh during 2nd
World War.
We stayed at Cottles Farm with Silas and Annie Cottle, a childless
couple.
I got on so well with them they wanted to adopt me! Anyone
remember
"Bluebell" the cow? Or when Joe English lost his teeth
playing
cricket? or Mr Cox, or the choir, or Gladys Rabbit (my first love ha
ha), or the
vicar throwing pennies to us in the school playground? Any
comments would
be appreciated.
Name:
Jayson Rowe
E-Mail: jayson_rowe"at"yahoo.co.uk
Submitted: January 9, 2006 at 10:38
Comments: Are any of the people me or my sister Hilary grew up with
still living
in the village? We lived at 1 Park Hayes.We left around 1978.
I have passed through a few times and our parents (Bill and Carol) said
they
have seen a few old faces recently.
When we lived in the Village many things still existed such as the Post
Office,
The Co-op shop at the bottom, Knowles Garage opposite the school and a
village
taxi service (if I remember correct). The big wood yard (all houses
now) :-()
well it looked big to a little boy looking through the Jnr School
railings.
And my biggest memories are playing on the farms and of course trying
to help on
all the nearby farms during haymaking season (a right bunch of little
bumpkins).
Anyone still around drop a line and say hello.
Name:
Sue Winch
E-Mail: suelwinch"at"aol.com
Submitted: January 8, 2006 at 15:34
Comments: Family History:
Great site, first of all!
Looking for other descendants of the following families:
ASHMAN
DENNING
PLUMMER
Thank you
Sue Winch
Somerset
Name:John
Spears
E-Mail: john.spears"at"comcast.net
Submitted: January 31, 2005 at 7:24
Comments: I have found out that my ancestor William Spears
was
born 1773 in LYE Somerset. He arrived in Sydney Australia in 1800 on
the ship "Erle Cornwallis".
No, he wasn't a convict. Has anyone come across any records
etc?
Cheers
Name:
Carol Martin
E-Mail: caroljm5358"at"yahoo.co.uk
Submitted: January 14, 2005 at 12:10
Comments: Its been interesting
reading through people's messages. I am doing my family tree. The
Dennings lived
in Leigh and one day I hope to visit the churches to see where they are
buried.
Name:
Adrian H
E-Mail: keddyus"at"yahoo.com
Submitted: December 31, 2004 at 9:50
Comments: My heart is there.
Name:
Donald Horace Puzey
E-Mail: don"at"puzey46.fstnet.co.uk
Submitted: December 20, 2004 at 17:58
Comments: Hopefully trying to
trace my ancestors.
Name:
Christine & Alan Singleton
E-Mail: chrisalan.singleton"at"tesco.net
Submitted:
November 18, 2004 at 18:16
Comments: Just heard about this
Website and thought we would like to see it.
Name:
John Edwards
E-Mail: jedw418287"at"aol.com
Submitted:
November 12, 2004 at 15:25
Comments: A very interesting web site full of
information about your wonderful village would like to visit one
day.........
I wonder if some one could help me, I am researching my family history
(ARMYTAGE ) and I have a puzzle on the 1851 Census return which shows.
Thomas Armytage Hd aged 33 Brn Colchester Essex
Rachell Armytage Wife aged 32 Brn Llanagaran Monmouthshire
Sarah Ann Armytage Dau aged 6 brn Stapleton Somerset
Thomas Armytage son aged 4 brn Leigh Somerset
Maria Armytage Dau aged 2 brn Leigh Somerset
William Henry Armytage son age 6mths brn MARY LEIGH Somerset.
could some tell me if Leigh and Mary Leigh are the same place? am I on
the right track and do any Armytages live in the village at the present
time, any information would be appreciated.
John Edwards
Name:
Janine Wakefield
E-Mail: j.wakefield"at"bigpond.com
Submitted: October 27, 2004 at 7:13
Comments: Seeking any other relatives or information on the
STOCK or DENNING families. Joseph STOCK and Mary Ann DENNING emigrated
to Australia in 1849. Joseph's parents were Doctor STOCK and Lydia
PERRY. Mary Ann's parents were Joseph DENNING and Susanna ASHMAN
married on 31 Dec 1820 in L-on-M.
Name: Linda Saunders
E-Mail:
snowdrop2654"at"aol.co
Submitted: May
8, 2004 at 15:40
Comments: I
enjoyed your site, especially the history
piece. Like a few others who have visited the village I am
interested in
family history and am researching the name Ashman/Aaishman in the
period between
1600 - 1800. Also areas - Hals Wood & Rafter Wood which may be
somewhere
near Coleford.
Name:
Jessica Jeanes
E-Mail:
Submitted: April 24, 2003 at 18:16
Comments: Very helpful with information on history
of church, shame there
aren't more pictures of the village.
Name:
Mike
Beecroft ( Gould )
E-Mail:
Submitted: April 20, 2003 at 19:54
Comments: Nice to see the webpage , this has brought
back many memories
Name:
Amy
Davidson
E-Mail:
Submitted: April 18, 2003 at 20:07
Comments: Its really strange to see the place that i
grew up in and the
village that seems to have been in a time worpe on the web! the site
needs updating though as its seriously slow.
all round though, jolly good show i say.....ummm
{Good point - normal service has now been resumed - Nov 2004
-Webmaster}
Name:
Amy
Jane
E-Mail:
Submitted: March 17, 2003 at 16:14
Comments: Have had a very happy time in the village
soon to be moving
after 8 years lovely place in the summer will miss it very much!!!!
Name:
charlie mitchell
E-Mail: www.tracey.mitchell7"at"btopenworld.com
Submitted: March 14, 2003 at 19:58
Comments: hi there
i am looking for someone in the village to give me riding lessons or if
not just to help with a horse and get to meet some new friends my age.
oh and by the way i am 9 years old.
Name:
Roger
Brugge
E-Mail: brugge"at"met.rdg.ac.uk
Submitted: February 5, 2003 at 14:02
Comments: Are you interested in making weather
observations, or in using
weather data. If so, the Climatological Observers Link would like to
hear from you. Find out more about us at
http://www.met.rdg.ac.uk/~brugge/col.html
We have been providing monthly weather summaries and other data for over
30 years now - and are always keen to find new observers.
Name:
Bill
and Ben
E-Mail:
Submitted: January 26, 2003 at 14:40
Comments: We think that the site is splendid and we
think it would be
good if there was actually something to do in the village!!!
Name:
Mike
B
E-Mail:
Submitted: January 19, 2003 at
18:20
Comments: A very lovely village , many happy
memories until early 80's .
Name:
Bev
Farthing
E-Mail: bevfarthing"at"hotmail.com
Submitted: January 16, 2003 at 14:50
Comments: I'm tracing my family tree my gt gt gt
grandfather Henry
Rabbits was born in the village c 1835 He married Louisa Parfit they had
11 (known) children. Any info anyone has about Henry's parents/siblings
and where in the village they lived would be great
Name:
Alan
Davis
E-Mail: alanericdavis"at"hotmail.com
Submitted: January 14, 2003 at 22:53
Comments: Excellent website - We hold our Somerset
Light Infantry
reunion lunches and Ladies Dinner Nights in The Bell, Leigh on Mendip -
Andrew & Liz Jackson & staff are very friendly and
welcoming - they put
themselves out to make your 'event' a success
- scarce in most English hostelries today! - The service is
excellent
and the 'natives' very friendly - and it has
'atmosphere' I wonder
if
the fact that Andrew's father (former landlord) was Purser on board the
QE 2!!? We hope to patronise The Bell for many years to come!
Long
may it be!!
Name:
ernie
thomas
E-Mail: ernie.thomas"at"cnwl.nhs.uk
Submitted: January 11, 2003 at 17:05
Comments: Ther's a carved stone bench behind the
pub. When is it
going
to be sited so that we can USE IT and celebrate the millenium? (a bit
late!!)
I'm glad I found the web-site.
'Thinks' What we need is a list of house names with
residents. It could
help those poor delivery men, who say, 'I know it's the name of a
flower'
Name:
Joseph Alger
E-Mail:
Submitted: November 9, 2002 at 10:50
Comments: I was evacuated to Leigh-on-mendip during the war
If anyone remembers me please drop me a line
Comments: