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Anyone from Twickenham :>

No, I'm not

sorry shelley, but have ancestors who lived over there and my aunt lives in whitton as does my sis in law Shelli

hi Im actually from Twickenham/Whitton. I lived in Kneller Road but it was right in the middle of both no longer live there, have moved all the way to Essex

Shelley sis in law lives near Kneller Rd but Aunt live other side of Whitton near the cemetry. Out of curiosity do you know if people who lived in St Margarets (in late 1800's early 1900's) quite close to the By pass would be buried there? or would there be somewhere closer to be buried??? Shelli

Hi Shelli I know of a cemetry by Percy Road in Whitton ( Nr Whitton School) I suspect that if they were from St Margarets they would of been buried in Richmond/St Margarets/Twickenham. I will have a look in to it for you Shelley

Whitton seems to becomming a popular place, almost as popular as Twickenham.

i have watermen, the last name Cripps from that area from 1790-1920's Jennifer in Ontario, Canada

Hi shelley would appricate you looking into it but there's no rush. My aunt lives the other side of hospital bridge rd. I just thought that is if it was likely would get my Aunt to have a look for me or even look myself as we'll be visiting on saturday!!! Shelli

hi Shelli Maybe this will help? Twickenham Cemetery Hospital Bridge Road, Whitton, Middlesex, TW2 6LD Situated between Hospital Bridge Road and Percy Road. The cemetery opened in 1868. The cemetery offers new graves - Traditional, Cremated Remains and Children's. There is a chapel which is available to people of all faiths, for funeral or memorial services. the Chapel was designed in 1867 by Charles Jones. Richmond Cemetery Grove Road, Richmond, TW10 Situated between East Sheen cemetery, Richmond Park and Grove Road. The cemetery opened in 1839. The cemetery offers new graves - Traditional, Lawn and Cremated remains and Children's section. The Chapel in East Sheen cemetery can be used prior to burial in Richmond Cemetery, for people of all faiths and beliefs. East Sheen Cemetery Chapel has pushchair / wheelchair access and a wheelchair is available within the Chapel, if required. An induction loop has also been fitted. Buses: 493, 33, 337 Back to Quick Links Star & Garter Richmond / East Sheen cemetery The Royal Star and Garter Home (Richmond Hill) was established as an independent charity in 1916 to care for seriously disabled young men returning from battlegrounds of the First World War. The home continues to provide the best possible care to 184 ex-servicemen and women of all ranks and ages, and from all parts of the country. Some have been injured on active service, while others have become disabled through chronic illness or serious accidents. Since September 1999 the Home has also offered residential care. Every resident is encouraged to lead as independent and active life as possible. There are two plots in the cemetery which are specifically for ex residents of the Royal Star and Garter Home. One plot is easily recognisable by the Bromhead memorial. The memorial was erected in October 1957 to commemorate residents who have died at the home. It was a gift from the Bromhead family dedicated to Lt. Col. A.C. Bromhead, a former Governor, his wife and also to Mrs Margaret Bromhead, a former matron and Governor. The second plot was started in 1994. A local memorial mason donated the elaborate Christian cross which stands in the centre of the plot. Ex service men and women who die at the Royal Star and Garter Home can be buried in the section and the headstone is provided by the Star & Garter Home. Let me know if you need anything else. Shelley

Ok so how about Middlesex anyone from there?

I was born at Hampton Court, the Rotary Club building that is opposite the green, where the fair is held, used to be a Hospital 48years ago, I lived the first eight years of my life in Hampton Wick, then we moved to Teddington, I lived their for twenty years, until I moved to Tolworth, last year I moved completely away to Bedford to be near family. I had a good friend who used to live in Park Road, Whitton, so I know all that surounding area pretty well. Although I've moved away, the area between Twickenham and Kingston will always be home to me.

I know how you feel, even though ive moved to Essex. Twickenham and Whitton are still my home. I used to live opposite the rugby ground i remember many days working in kneller hall when i was a member for St Johns, also enjoyed a few Rugby matches. Shelley

Linda Was it called Bearstead Memorial Home by any chance? Regards Sarah.

I worked in Hampton Court for a while, until Christmas 1970. I was working for T G Burn, Central Heating Engineers. It was run by two elderly brothers, Their ancient and I mean (antediluvial) mother ran the Post Office at the front and my Office was in the back room. But seriously I would like to locate my cousin Carol, nee Sheridan, who was brought up in Longley Road, Tooting, next door to her Gran Elsie. Carol married a photographer and moved to Twickenham. That is the last thing I know about her but would love to get in touch as I have totally lost contact with my mother's side of the family, and, as she died when I was just three months old, really feel the loss.